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Alabama police sued after viral video shows officer using a Taser on handcuffed man

A man has filed a $20 million federal civil rights lawsuit against police officers in Pickens County, Alabama, saying he was repeatedly and wrongly shocked with a Taser

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

‘Civil rights fight of our time’: new film explores the battle over US libraries

A Sarah Jessica Parker-produced documentary on the brave librarians fighting a wave of rightwing book bans has sparked conversation at Sundance

The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2025

Theaster Gates: ‘I’m an artist. It’s my job to wake things up’

In the week of Donald Trump’s inauguration, the US artist is in the UK with a show drawing on the legacy of Malcolm X – and an alternative vision for making America great again

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2025

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New Jersey Mayor And Democrats Condemn ICE Raid

ICE raid in Newark, NJ criticized for civil rights violations. Mayor Baraka and Democrats condemn the operation, raising concerns about unlawful actions.

Trump Declassifies JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King Jr Assassination Files

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday declassifying files on the 1960s assassinations of president John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. "A lot of people have been waiting for this for years, for decades," Trump told reporters as…

International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025

Trump puts a freeze on new civil rights cases and settlements, worrying advocates

Civil rights division is being asked to pause new cases and investigations as Trump nominees examine new paths

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Trump's anti-DEI spree overturns LBJ-era order safeguarding federal workers from discrimination

Trump overturned a 1965 executive order that forbade federal contractors from discrimination.

Fortune · Jan 23, 2025

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Trump Administration Freezes Civil Rights Litigation And Police Reforms

The Justice Department freezes civil rights litigation and considers revisiting police reform agreements under new leadership.

Trump's Crackdown On DEI: Federal Employees Urged To Expose Concealed Diversity Plans

The memo, sent to employees across multiple departments, was signed by various members of Trump's cabinet, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department and Acting Attorney General James McHenry at the Justice Department.

International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025

DOJ Orders Freeze On Civil Rights Litigation Cases

DOJ halts civil rights litigation and faces challenges with police reform consent decrees.

Pregnant women are ‘sad, anxious and confused’ after Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship

Immigrant mothers fear their children could live in stateless limbo after the president’s sweeping executive action, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Supreme Court Considers Reviving Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Officer

Supreme Court reevaluates a civil rights lawsuit involving a fatal police shooting during a traffic stop in Houston, with broader implications for similar ...

Supreme Court could revive lawsuit against Texas officer who shot motorist stopped for unpaid tolls

The Supreme Court seems inclined to revive a civil rights lawsuit against the Texas police officer who shot a man to death during a traffic stop in Houston over unpaid tolls

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

US diversity staff put on leave as Trump orders end to federal DEI programs

President decrees end of DEI offices, roles and initiatives within 60 days and repeals civil rights-era equity policies

The Guardian - US · Jan 22, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

Trump sued by 22 states and pregnant women over ‘flagrantly illegal’ birthright citizenship order

Lawsuits filed across the country warn Trump’s actions will have ‘overwhelming and devastating’ impacts to families

MLK Day Service Emphasizes Justice And Social Solidarity

Discover how a choir's performance and powerful messages marked MLK Day at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, emphasizing justice and activism.

The Guardian - US · Jan 21, 2025

Trump’s plans to axe US education department put marginalized students most at risk, experts warn

The president can’t fully eliminate the federal agency, but an overhaul could disrupt critical services for students who are of color, low-income or LGBTQ+

Trump's Inaugural Benediction Honors MLK's Legacy

Rev. Lorenzo Sewell's benediction at Trump's inauguration and Trump's remarks on MLK Day spark mixed reactions among civil rights leaders.

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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.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

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

Latin Times · Jan 20, 2025

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

International Business Times · Jan 19, 2025

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…

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2025

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

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.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 18, 2025

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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