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Fifth Circuit Rules Against Civil Rights Activist DeRay Mckesson in Long-running Protest Rights Case

NEW ORLEANS – The Fifth Circuit ruled today in Ford v. Mckesson that a lower court erred in finding that…

4 days ago

Civil rights organisations continue to be targeted; Terrorism convictions over anti-ICE protest raise concerns

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks at a press conference with FBI Director Kash Patel following the indictment of the…

1 week ago

In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the city considered the crucible of the modern Civil Rights…

2 weeks ago

Has the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act – and how? | Civil Rights News

The United States Supreme Court has voided a key provision of a landmark civil rights law by ruling that the…

3 weeks ago

What to know about the civil rights charges Don Lemon faces for covering church protest in Minnesota

(AP) - Nine people, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon and another journalist — have been charged with violating two different federal laws in…

3 weeks ago

In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the city considered the crucible of the modern Civil Rights Movement…

3 weeks ago

City of Antioch settles class action civil rights lawsuit against police

Agreement aligns with U.S. DOJ reforms; subject to court approval; this part of case only includes attorney’s fees By Allen…

4 weeks ago

On This Day, June 15: Supreme Court rules civil rights law protects LGBTQ workers

On this date in history: In 1215, under pressure from rebellious barons, England's King John signed the Magna Carta, a…

4 weeks ago

International legal and human rights organizations condemn the Tunisian Authorities’ escalating attacks on the legal profession, the independence of the judiciary and civil society

40 organizations, including bar associations, lawyers’ groups, judges’ associations and human rights organizations, condemn the Tunisian authorities’ escalating and systematic…

4 weeks ago

Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department does not believe there is currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation…

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