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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Reason

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’

The Guardian - US

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

Latin Times

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

Alec Baldwin sues for malicious prosecution after judge dismissed case of fatal 'Rust' set shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”

The Independent UK

Civil rights groups warn Laken Riley bill could open the door to Trump’s mass deportations

Opponents call the bill a ‘slippery slope’ for Trump’s agenda and a ‘backdoor to mass detention’

Latin Times

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…

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The Guardian - UK

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

Reason

"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.

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

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