Civil Rights
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Portland Axes Gunshot Detection Tech Plans for Police
Portland has nixed plans to bring gunshot detection technology to the city. The technology - designed by a company formerly known as ShotSpotter…
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Amicus Briefs Filed in CA Elder Abuse, Arbitration Case
This week, four advocacy groups have filed an amicus brief in a case before the California Supreme Court involving allegations of elder abuse and the …
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
New Plan Combats Antisemitism Across U.S.
The Biden administration has unveiled a plan to combat the rise in antisemitism across the U.S. In New York, Anti-Defamation League data finds …
Monday, June 5, 2023
With Secession Votes, Rural OR Counties Signal Lack of Respect
A dozen rural Oregon counties have voted to leave the state over the past three years. It's a signal that large parts of the state don't feel like …
Muslim Rights Group Sues Michigan Sheriff Over Forced Hijab Removal
A Muslim rights group is taking the Kent County Sheriff's Office to court for forcing a Michigan woman to remove her hijab for a booking photo…
Florida Faces Lawsuits Over Sweeping New Elections Law
The moment Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill into law last week, several voter-advocacy groups filed lawsuits against it…
Civic Groups Unite to Fight Against Voter Suppression Tactics in the South
Civic groups are taking action against what they call voter suppression tactics in the South. This week Alabama Values, Southern Leadership for …
Michigan Senate Passes CROWN Act to Prevent Hair Discrimination
The Michigan Senate has passed legislation to confirm wearing natural hair should not prevent anyone from rising in the workplace, in education or in …
ACLU Plans Lawsuit If TX Anti-Trans Bills Become Law
The culture war over transgender identity is spreading in GOP-led states, and Texas is among those passing the harshest laws. The Human Rights …
Reaction as NV Gov. Vetoes 3 Gun-Safety Bills: 'Disgust'
On Wednesday, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a trio of bills that sought to reduce gun violence. Assembly Bill 354 would have cracked down on so-…
Some New College of Florida Students Feel 'Trapped' in 'Hostile Takeover'
Following what's described as a "hostile takeover" by right-wing conservatives, at the progressive New College of Florida, students and prospective …
Civil Rights Advocates Bring Groups Together to Fight Hate
Civil rights groups are forging connections to fight the rising tide of hate crimes. In a briefing from the Act Against Hate Alliance Wednesday…