The Latest Breaking News from Civil Rights

They faced violence and racism as they fought on the frontlines for justice and equality. Now Trump is reversing the progress they toiled for

Learn about the life and legacy of Hazel Dukes, a dedicated civil rights advocate and influential NAACP leader who championed voting rights and supported B...

Hazel Dukes, the president of the New York State chapter of the NAACP and lifelong civil rights advocate, has died

Civil rights attorneys are suing the Trump administration to prevent it from transferring 10 migrants detained in the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Iowa's new law eliminating gender identity protections sparks debate and protests, impacting transgender rights.

Iowa has became the first U.S. state to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code

"[I]n seeking to hold Cooper Union liable for [students'] expression, [plaintiff] cannot help but say the quiet part loud: sweeping otherwise-protected political expression into the hostility analysis will create pressure on institutions 'to suppress speech to ensure compliance with Title VI,' causing 'regulated entities to adopt restrictive policies in an…

Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill to remove gender identity protections, potentially impacting transgender rights and sparking debate.

Athletes have long used sports as a forum for civil rights activism

The Supreme Court may alter Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act after a white woman challenged her ability to file a discrimination lawsuit in comparison to minorities.

Iowa lawmakers are expected to vote on an unprecedented bill that would remove protections based on gender identity from the state civil rights code