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Civil Rights Groups Urge DOJ Oversight of Division

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, along with 85 national organizations, is urging Congress to oversee the U.S.…

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Don Lemon Faces Civil Rights Charges Over Minnesota Church Coverage

A group protested at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 18, objecting to the fact that the head…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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