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The Wilmington Ten refers to ten civil rights activists who were falsely convicted and incarcerated for nearly a decade following a 1971 riot in Wilmington, North Carolina, over school desegregation. Wrongfully convicted of arson and conspiracy, the Wilmington Ten—eight African American high-school students, an African American minister, and a white female social worker—were victims of […]
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the mother of Ashtian Barnes, a Black man killed in Houston following a traffic stop, allowing her to pursue an excessive force claim against the police officer involved. The justices determined that a lower court erred in its assessment by focusing solely on the moment force was […]
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with Louisiana regarding the state’s practice of suspending driver’s licenses for unpaid fines and fees. The agreement aims to address potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Settlement Details Under the settlement, Louisiana will revise its […]
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on March 31 in the case of Pitchford v. Cain, a Mississippi legal dispute concerning the right to challenge potential racial discrimination in jury selection. The case has undergone multiple appeals since 2006 and raises questions about habeas corpus law and the waiver of rights. Background […]
Several individuals with significant roles in the US business world have announced their departures following the release of Justice Department files pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein, a financier who died while facing sex abuse charges. These filings have prompted scrutiny of connections between Epstein and various prominent figures. Departures from Hyatt Hotels Thomas Pritzker has retired […]
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in Trump v. CASA, a case concerning President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. Justices appeared skeptical of the order’s constitutionality but may grant a procedural victory to Trump. Simultaneously, the Court issued a unanimous decision rebuking the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for its approach to police […]
The Nebraska Supreme Court has accelerated the appeal of a lawsuit challenging the state’s plan to share voter data with the U.S. Department of Justice. Despite the expedited timeline, the hearing is scheduled for March, after the data transfer is planned to occur. Legal Challenges and Court Decisions A lawsuit filed by Common Cause Nebraska […]
President Donald Trump’s efforts to overhaul U.S. elections have largely faced legal setbacks. However, his administration and allies have successfully tightened rules regarding mail ballots received after Election Day. 4 Red States Have Changed Mail Ballot Deadlines Since the 2024 election, four Republican-controlled states—Kansas, North Dakota, Ohio, and Utah—have changed their laws to require mail […]
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a reduced prison sentence of just one day for ex-police officer Brett Hankison, convicted of using excessive force during a raid in Louisville, Kentucky, that resulted in the death of Breonna Taylor, an African-American medical worker, in March 2020. This recommendation, a significant shift from the […]
A judge in Kentucky has sentenced former police officer Brett Hankison to 33 months in prison for violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor. The sentencing, announced Monday in Louisville court, comes after a federal jury found Hankison responsible for using excessive force. The case has drawn significant national attention and sparked widespread protests related […]