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Republican Lawmakers Launch Official Demand to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ahead of Trump Inauguration

Idaho Republican lawmakers introduced a resolution urging the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage. While the non-binding measure holds no legislative power, it reflects escalating conservative rhetoric targeting LGBTQ+ rights. Advocates warn the move is part of a broader effort to roll…

Latin Times

Letter: Jimmy Carter obituary

Giles Oakley writes: Carter’s knowledge of Christian music of both white and black traditions helped his bond with the civil rights movement

The Guardian - UK

"Florida Woman Convicted of Civil Rights Conspiracy Targeting Pregnancy Resource Centers"

From a Justice Department statement, released Dec. 10 but just posted on Westlaw: Gabriella Oropesa, of Cooper City, Florida, was… The post "Florida Woman Convicted of Civil Rights Conspiracy Targeting Pregnancy Resource Centers" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Peter Yarrow Of Peter, Paul And Mary Dies At 86

Renowned folk singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary passes away at 86. Known for hits like 'Puff the Magic Dragon' and advocacy for civil rights.

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President Biden Praises Late Sen. Strom Thurmond's Actions

President Biden's speech on Strom Thurmond's legacy and civil rights complexities in historical figures.

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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies Relieved Of Duty

Los Angeles deputy pleads guilty to civil rights violation for using excessive force on transgender man. Internal investigation underway.

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Civil rights icon James Meredith is honored in his Mississippi hometown

A new historical marker has been unveiled in the hometown of civil rights icon James Meredith

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Biden cheered by Democrats and civil rights groups for commuting dozens of death row sentences

Biden’s announcement leaves Democrats breathing easier after Hunter, ‘Kids for Cash’ clemency news

The Independent UK

Biden May Commute Sentences of All 40 Death Row Inmates, Including Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: Report

President Joe Biden is considering commuting the sentences of most, if not all, 40 death row inmates, including Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, following pressure from religious and civil rights groups, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

Latin Times

US civil rights probe faults Philadelphia school district over handling of antisemitism reports

Federal education officials say the Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite “repeated, extensive notice” that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior

The Independent UK

Why do Black women consistently vote Democrat?

No other demographic has maintained the level of voter loyalty for a party as Black women have – experts tell us why

The Guardian - US

Prosecutors Challenge Derek Chauvin's Request For George Floyd's Heart Examination

Federal prosecutors challenge Derek Chauvin's access to George Floyd's heart evidence in civil rights case appeal.

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80 Years Ago On This Day, The Supreme Court Laid Down A Pivotal Decision For Civil Rights

The Supreme Court's Ex parte Endo decisionshaped American civil liberties amidst WWII internment camps.

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Derek Chauvin Seeks New Trial Over George Floyd's Death

Derek Chauvin's defense granted permission to examine George Floyd's samples for new trial attempt in federal civil rights case.

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Judge allows testing of tissue samples from George Floyd as officer who killed him seeks new trial

A judge has granted permission to lawyers for Derek Chauvin to have samples from George Floyd examined as part of the former Minneapolis police officer’s efforts to challenge his conviction on a federal civil rights charge stemming from Floyd’s death in 2020

The Guardian - US

Fears for civil rights as Trump taps Maga darling for key justice department role

Rights leaders worry that Harmeet Dhillon could harm work into police misconduct, discrimination and hate crimes

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DOJ Report Reveals Police Misconduct In Mount Vernon, New York

US DOJ report reveals civil rights violations and financial mismanagement in Mount Vernon Police Department, prompting reforms and accountability measures.

Latin Times

DOJ Likely to Challenge Diversity Programs as Advocates Prep for 'The Most Virulent Anti-dei Administration'

Trump has signaled his intent to use the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, originally established to combat racial discrimination, to oppose DEI practices

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Trump's civil rights pick spurs alarm

Advocates warned that Harmeet K. Dhillon would place loyalty to Trump over her duties to enforce legal protections

The Independent UK

New York councilwoman calls for Trump civil rights probe against Alvin Bragg after ‘racial’ Daniel Penny case

Trump has frequently used racist trops to attack Bragg, whose office prosecuted landmark hush money case against Republican

The Guardian - US

Trump picks Maga darling Harmeet Dhillon to lead civil rights cases at DoJ

Ardent Trump supporter took on culture-war cases as San Francisco lawyer and filed lawsuits over election ‘integrity’

The Independent UK

Sam Cooke’s shocking death left a lot of questions – but nothing can overshadow his music and message

PLAYBACK: The soulful Sixties crooner was 33 when he was shot by the manager of a $3-a-night motel in Los Angeles. The lingering conspiracies surrounding his death, writes Mark Beaumont, threaten to overshadow a life of music and civil rights activism – not to mention a voice that would go…

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Trump Nominates Dhillon For Assistant Attorney General For Civil Rights

President-elect Trump announces key nominations and appointments, highlighting Dhillon, Paoletta, and Crosbie for crucial roles in his administration.

The Independent UK

Report finds police in Massachusetts city let officers engage in sex with suspected prostitutes

The police department in Worcester, Massachusetts has allowed officers to engage in sexual contact with women suspected of involvement in the commercial sex trade while also allowing other civil rights violations

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Memphis Police Department Under Investigation For Civil Rights Violations

Investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice uncovers civil rights violations by Memphis Police Department, including excessive force and racial discrim...

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