Tag: Civil rights
Police Reform Agreements to be Dropped by Justice Department in Louisville and Minneapolis
The U.S. Department of Justice was like, "Hey, we're gonna drop those police reform agreements with Louisville, Kentucky and Minneapolis that were made during...
ICE Facility Visit by House Democrats Sparks DHS Spokesperson Arrest Threats
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday was like, "Yo, the Trump administration might be thinking of arresting the New Jersey...
Mahmoud Khalil’s Wife Captures Arrest on Video
Mahmoud Khalil's Wife Documents Arrest on VideoThe American Civil Liberties Union recently released a 2-minute video capturing the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent...
Federal Court Hearing Set for Columbia Student’s Pro-Palestinian Protest Detainment
A Columbia University graduate student, Mahmoud Khalil, is at the heart of a legal battle after being detained by immigration enforcement agents in New...
Investigation into Allegations of Antisemitism at UC: What to Know
The U.S. Department of Justice recently made a significant announcement, revealing that it has initiated a civil rights investigation into allegations of antisemitism at...
Court dismisses L.A. sheriff’s deputy’s retaliation lawsuit
Summary: Deputy Andrew Rodriguez's retaliation lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which stemmed from alleged harassment after reporting misconduct, has been dismissed...
Executive Order Bans Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports.
Executive Order Targets Transgender Athletes in Women's SportsPresident Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that will ban transgender athletes from participating...
Justice Department Argues Louisiana Prisons Violate Inmate Release Dates
Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Against Louisiana PrisonsThe U.S. Justice Department recently filed a lawsuit against Louisiana's prison system, alleging that it routinely...
Illinois Mayor Declares ‘I Am Your Rosa Parks’ Amid Leadership Feud
Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard Declares 'I Am Your Rosa Parks' Amid Leadership FeudIn the heart of Thornton Township, Illinois, a contentious power struggle has...
DOJ Opposes Court Decision Allowing Chauvin to Examine Floyd’s Heart
DOJ Opposes Court Decision Allowing Chauvin to Examine Floyd's HeartFederal prosecutors in Minnesota have taken a stand against a recent court decision allowing former...
Nominating Conservative Culture Warrior to Lead DOJ’s Civil Rights Division
Nominating Conservative Culture Warrior to Lead DOJ's Civil Rights DivisionPresident-elect Donald Trump has nominated Harmeet Dhillon, a Republican lawyer and GOP national committeewoman for...
Exploring the Impact of Police Brutality on Chicago Communities
Blue, the opera currently playing at Lyric Opera, delves into the complex and emotional impact of police brutality on Chicago communities. The story follows...
Exploring the Black and Blue Culture in Chicago – Chicago Reader
The opera "Blue," currently showing at Lyric Opera, brings to light the complexities of race and policing in contemporary America. Commissioned in 2015 by...
Tanya Cabrera: The People’s Advocate in Chicago – Chicago Reader 2024
Tanya Cabrera, a prominent figure in Chicago, has been making waves as the chairperson of the Illinois DREAM Fund (ILDF). Raised in Chicago, Cabrera...
Police Officers Accused of Illegally Searching Women’s Phones for Nude Photos
Two police officers in Missouri have been indicted this week for allegedly pulling over women and searching their phones for nude photos. Both officers,...
Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law Ruling Temporarily Limited: WSVN 7News
A federal appeals court in New Orleans has temporarily limited the scope of a ruling that declared Louisiana's law requiring public schools to post...
Alan Mills: The People’s Lawyer Fighting for Justice in Chicago – Chicago Reader 2024
Alan Mills, now 68 years old, came to Chicago to study law at Northwestern University and found himself deeply involved with the Uptown People's...
Missouri Officials Oppose Federal Monitors at Polling Sites
On the eve of Election Day in St. Louis, there is a potential issue brewing at polling sites that has nothing to do with...
Lawsuit Against Los Angeles DA for Retaliation Over ‘Misgendering’ Child Predator
A deputy district attorney in Los Angeles, Shea Sanna, has filed a complaint against his bosses for alleged retaliation that impacted his career. Sanna...
US Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Anti-Camping Laws Against Homeless in Oregon City
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a decision regarding anti-camping laws in Grants Pass, Oregon. These laws allowed authorities to prevent homeless individuals from...
