rights

DOJ Closes Civil Rights Case Involving Louisiana State Police

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with Louisiana regarding the state’s practice of suspending driver’s licenses for unpaid…

8 months ago

Trump Order Draws Criticism From Civil Rights Attorney

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure state National Guard units…

9 months ago

Federal troop deployment echoes Civil Rights era policing

President Donald Trump activated 4,000 National Guard troops on June 10, 2025, to quell protests in Los Angeles over immigration…

9 months ago

Rising Concerns Over Human Rights Backlash

A growing movement in the UK is targeting human rights protections, specifically reproductive freedoms, abortion access, and the rights of…

9 months ago

Amnesty International Urges Parties to Prioritize Human Rights

Nepal faces general elections on March 5. Ahead of the vote, Amnesty International has released a 10-point human rights charter.…

9 months ago

Birmingham Children’s Crusade: A Civil Rights Turning Point

The Birmingham Children’s Crusade was a pivotal nonviolent protest against segregation that took place in Birmingham, Alabama, from May 2–10,…

9 months ago

Trump Administration Policies Face Rights Concerns

The Human Rights Watch released its World Report 2026, detailing human rights practices in over 100 countries, including a critical…

9 months ago

Kenya AI rollout challenged in court over rights

A group of activists has petitioned the High Court seeking intervention to prevent the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies…

9 months ago

Syria urged to address rights violations report

In February 2026, Human Rights Watch released a report assessing initial steps taken by the Syrian government to advance justice…

9 months ago

Don Lemon Faces Civil Rights Charges Over Minnesota Church Coverage

Seven individuals, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon and another journalist, have been charged with violating two federal laws in…

9 months ago