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Civil Rights Groups Sue Trump Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

Civil rights and immigration groups challenge Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, sparking a legal battle with far-reaching implications.

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MLK Day kicks off at King's Atlanta congregation with daughter's warning about anti-woke rhetoric

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations have kicked off at King's former congregation in Atlanta with a 70-member choir's rendition of Hallelujah and stern words from his youngest daughter warning against anti-woke rhetoric

The Independent UK

Civil Rights Attorney's Post About How Immigrants Can Protect Themselves From Trump's Deportations Goes Viral Before Inauguration

A series of videos detail what immigrants can do if approached by ICE in different scenarios, including their home, on the street, or if someone they know is arrested

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On Last Full Day As President, Biden Urges Americans To 'Keep The Faith'

Joe Biden traveled to South Carolina on Sunday, his last full day as US president, where he urged Americans to "keep the faith in a better day to come" as he marked the national holiday honoring civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. A scant day before turning the White…

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Alabama and Mississippi will also honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon

The Independent UK

Protesters Gather At Lincoln Memorial To Oppose Trump Policies

Protesters at Lincoln Memorial voice opposition to Trump's policies, highlighting concerns for civil rights and marginalized communities.

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2. 5 Martin Luther King, Jr. movies to watch to honor the civil rights leader

American icon has inspired many a movie over the decades Martin Luther King, Jr.—here are five to watch to honor the civil rights leader

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Trump plans to ‘flood the zone’ with immigration executive orders. Civil rights groups are bracing for them

Immigrants and advocates are expecting a blitz of actions that gut legal immigration pathways and swiftly reverse Biden-era policies, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

Federal sentencings for 5 former officers delayed until after state trial in death of Tyre Nichols

A judge has ruled that sentencings for five former Memphis police officers convicted of federal charges in the beating death of Tyre Nichols will take place after an April state court trial on second-degree murder

The Independent UK

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Socal Edison Over Eaton Fire

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump files lawsuit against SoCal Edison for Eaton Fire, alleging negligence and tragic loss of lives.

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‘We are ready’: the ACLU is prepared to fight Trump’s attacks on civil liberties

Organization faces arguably its biggest test with Trump’s return to power with deportation, free speech and immigration on the agenda

The Guardian - US

Civil rights investigation finds pattern of excessive force by Louisiana State Police

The Louisiana State Police for years have used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits

The Independent UK

MLK’s ‘beloved community’ has inspired social justice work for decades − what did he mean?

Since 1983, when President Ronald Reagan signed Martin Luther King Jr. Day into law, many Americans have observed the federal holiday to commemorate the life and legacy of the civil rights leader, Baptist minister and theologian.

The Conversation

Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast 'toothless' agreements

Many colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism on their campuses have been settling with federal civil rights investigators in the weeks before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who urged a tougher response to campus protests against the war in Gaza

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: From Symbol To Substance

Learn about the history and evolution of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a celebration of service and civil rights activism.

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Prominent Puerto Rican civil rights leader José “Cha Cha” Jiménez dies at 76

José “Cha Cha” Jiménez, a prominent civil rights and liberation movement figure and founder of the Young Lords in Chicago and Co-Founder of the Rainbow Coalition, has died

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House Oversight Committee Meeting Erupts In Partisan Dispute

Heated debate in House Oversight Committee over reinstating civil rights subcommittee exposes deep partisan divisions and challenges in fostering bipartisa...

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Federal Prosecutors Close Investigation Into Ronald Greene's Arrest

Federal prosecutors decline charges in Ronald Greene's 2019 death; civil rights investigation reveals excessive force pattern.

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Colorado Activist Group Warns Sheriffs Against ICE Cooperation

ACLU of Colorado warns against cooperating with Trump's deportation plans, citing legal consequences and emphasizing civil rights protection.

The Independent UK

Thousands of students protest in Serbia against violation of civil rights, spy agency crackdown

Serbia’s striking university students have protested outside the Balkan country’s top court to draw their attention to what they say have been violations of their civil rights under the populist authorities, including pressure from the secret service

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N.H. Court Rejects Attempt to Impose Hate Crime Liability on Neo-Nazis for Hanging "Keep New England White" Sign on Overpass

The right result, I think, but I don't think the court's reasoning is quite right.

The Guardian - US

DoJ releases its Tulsa race massacre report over 100 years after initial review

DoJ report acknowledges attack ‘was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence’

Latin Times

Biden Renames Los Angeles U.S. Courthouse After Civil Rights Icons Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez

It's the first federal courthouse in U.S. history named after a Latina

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Leo Terrell Appointed As Senior Counsel In US Department Of Justice

President-elect Trump appoints Leo Terrell as Senior Counsel for Civil Rights in the DOJ.

Latin Times

Alec Baldwin Sues for Malicious Prosecution and Civil Rights Violations Over 'Rust' Fatal Shooting Case

Alec Baldwin filed a civil lawsuit alleging malicious prosecution and civil rights violations related to the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of the film Rust.

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