Tag: Civil rights
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...
Vermont Man Arrested for Giving Trooper Middle Finger Awarded $175,000
A Vermont man, Gregory Bombard, recently received $175,000 in a settlement after being arrested in 2018 for flashing a middle finger and cursing at...
Case Closed: Prosecutors Drop Murder Charges Against Austin Police Officer
The Travis County District Attorney’s Office made an announcement that they will not be pursuing murder charges against an Austin police officer, Officer Christopher...
New York State Prisons Found in Violation of Law for Prolonged Solitary Confinement
The New York state prison system has been found in violation of state law for keeping inmates in solitary confinement for longer than allowed....
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Altadena Weather Enthusiast Saves Lives During Eaton Fire
**Altadena Weather Enthusiast Saves Lives During Eaton Fire**Altadena, California - On the night of January 7, as the Eaton fire raged through the foothills...