Civil Rights

Anti-Trump protesters rally again in cities across the country
Protests erupt nationwide against Trump, echoing Revolutionary War spirit

Family and friends of Frank Tyson held a vigil to mark the 1-year anniversary of his death
Vigil marks 1 year since Frank Tyson's tragic death in police custody in Canton.

EEOC instructs staff to sideline all new transgender discrimination cases, employees say
EEOC de-prioritizes gender identity cases, sparking civil rights debate.

Federal judge dismisses hemp farmer's lawsuit against Portage County, sheriff's deputies
Judge dismisses hemp farmer's civil rights lawsuit against Portage deputies

Capitulate or resist? Trump threats spur different responses, and alarm for democracy
Trump's legal intimidation spurs backlash from UC Berkeley law dean, academia split


Big protests in cities throughout Wisconsin on April 5 target Trump, Musk, cuts to services
Wisconsinites join national protests against Trump, Musk, and federal cuts.

‘Hands Off!’ protesters across US to rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk
Nationwide protests against Trump and Musk's policies erupt across US

Comedian Paul Rodriguez arrested, accused of narcotics possession in Burbank
Comedian Paul Rodriguez arrested for narcotics; claims civil rights violation.


Trump has focused on curtailing rights of transgender people, not the kind of visibility they seek
Trump's transgender policy sparks national civil rights debate.

Phoenix police accused of dumping a distressed man and driving away
Phoenix cops accused of abandoning man near shelter; incident under review

‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters are planning a global day of action on March 29, and things might get ugly
Global Tesla protests escalate: Musk, Trump label them 'domestic terrorism'


Patrick Henry's 'liberty or death' speech turns 250
Patrick Henry's iconic words resonate in protests, 250 years after his famous speech.

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Deporting Georgetown University Researcher—For Now
Judge blocks deportation of Georgetown researcher tied to Hamas allegations


DOJ Reportedly Pushes For Accelerated Release Of MLK Files—After JFK Files Widely Called A Bust
MLK Jr.'s FBI records may be unsealed early; public interest cited.


Pathetic Columbia finally cracks down only when its funding is threatened
Columbia acts on anti-Israel protests after Trump's funding threat.


Liberal group threatens to sue law enforcement in blue state for helping ICE
ACLU warns Colorado sheriffs of lawsuits over ICE cooperation and deportations.


Judge scraps Biden’s Title IX rules, reversing expansion of protections for LGBTQ+ students | CNN Politics
Judge nixes Biden's Title IX LGBTQ+ protections nationwide, citing overreach


These six states banned or limited DEI at colleges and universities in 2024
Six states ban DEI in colleges, sparking national education debate


Biden commutes most federal death row sentences to life in prison before Trump takes office | CNN Politics
Biden commutes 37 federal death row sentences, sparing 3 high-profile inmates

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