Tag: Civil rights
Seattle Police Officer Fired for Making Cruel Comments About Pedestrian’s Death
A Seattle police officer, Daniel Auderer, was fired for making insensitive comments and laughing about the death of a pedestrian who was hit by...
Navigating Political Loyalties: Black Voters in Milwaukee Face Challenges
Black voters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, play a crucial role in the upcoming election. Despite making up only 5 percent of the electorate in the...
A.C.L.U. Legal Director Resigns After Eight Years of Service
David D. Cole, the legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union (A.C.L.U.), has decided to step down from his position after serving for...
Abe Krash, Champion of Constitutional Right to Counsel, Passes Away at 97
Abe Krash, a lawyer who played a crucial role in the Supreme Court's landmark Gideon v. Wainwright decision, passed away at the age of...
California Transgender Notification Bill: Gov. Newsom to Decide Amid Parental and Trans Rights Debate
The debate over parental rights and the privacy of transgender students in California has reached a boiling point as lawmakers push to limit the...
Tennessee Rally: Black Clergy Clash with DA Over Police Chief’s Prosecution
A group of Black clergy members gathered for a rally in Tennessee, claiming that charges against the former Chattanooga Police Chief, Celeste Murphy, are...
Challenging Affirmative Action in Hiring at Northwestern Law School: Lawsuit Update
On July 2, 2024, a conservative group filed a lawsuit against Northwestern University's law school, alleging that the school's efforts to increase diversity in...
Illinois Police Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Man in Home
Illinois police officers involved in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man in his home will not face charges, according to State Attorney Robert...