Tag: #civilrights

Justice Department Opens Civil Rights Probe Into Baltimore Health Department’s Race-Based Training

DOJ launches a Title VII investigation into Baltimore’s health department after reports staff were split into “white” and “people of color” caucuses.

#civilrights, #titlevii, #dei, #baltimore, #doj

Federal lawsuit challenges LAUSD magnet admissions and class-size benefits tied to race-based PHBAO designation

A conservative nonprofit sues LAUSD, alleging its PHBAO classification unlawfully steers staffing, class sizes and magnet admissions priority by race.

#lausd, #magnetprograms, #civilrights, #desegregation, #prop209

Ex-deputy gets 20 years for killing Sonya Massey after she called 911 for help

Sean Patrick Grayson was sentenced to 20 years for shooting Sonya Massey in her kitchen after a 911 call, prompting reforms and a $10M settlement.

#police, #illinois, #civilrights, #mentalhealth, #criminaljustice

Conservative group sues LAUSD over race-based school benefits tied to desegregation policy

A federal lawsuit challenges LAUSD’s PHBAO program, alleging unconstitutional race-based class-size, staffing and magnet lottery preferences.

#lausd, #civilrights, #education, #desegregation, #affirmativeaction

ICE shooting of Minneapolis mother sparks protests, DOJ backlash and resignations

Video of Renée Good’s death during an ICE surge prompts Minnesota’s lawsuit, protests and a DOJ decision that triggered resignations.

#minneapolis, #ice, #doj, #civilrights, #policeviolence

Cooper Union settles antisemitism lawsuit, agrees to new Title VI office and protest mask ban

Cooper Union will revamp bias policies, recognize Zionism as protected identity and restrict masks at protests under a settlement with 10 Jewish students.

#campus, #civilrights, #antisemitism, #titlevi, #protests

US Department of Education Faces Lawsuit Over Massive Layoffs Affecting Civil Rights Office

Significant layoffs in the US Department of Education spark legal and civil rights challenges.

#layoffs, #civilrights, #education, #uspolitics

DOJ Launches Civil Rights Investigation into Colorado Correctional Facilities

The DOJ investigates Colorado correctional facilities for potential civil rights violations, focusing on strip-search practices.

#doj, #correctionalfacilities, #civilrights, #colorado, #investigation

National Urban League Declares 'State of Emergency' for U.S. Civil Rights

NUL's urgent report warns of federal actions threatening racial equality, calling for a new civil rights resistance.

#civilrights, #nationalurbanleague, #equality, #project2025

ACLU Report Criticizes Trump's Executive Orders on DEI and Transgender Recognition

ACLU warns Trump's DEI and transgender-related executive orders may reverse civil rights progress. Calls for intensified advocacy.

#aclu, #trump, #dei, #transgender, #civilrights

ACLU Warns of Potential Civil Rights Rollbacks Under Second Trump Administration

ACLU memo predicts civil rights policy rollback under Trump, sparking legal battles.

#aclu, #trump, #civilrights, #dei, #uspolitics

National Urban League Declares 'State of Emergency' for U.S. Democracy and Civil Rights

NUL's 2025 report warns of threats to civil rights and democracy, citing Trump and Project 2025's impact.

#civilrights, #democracy, #blackamerica, #trump, #project2025

ACLU Challenges Trump Administration's Bid to Rescind Disparate Impact Regulations

ACLU opposes Trump's efforts to eliminate regulations that protect against systemic discrimination.

#aclu, #trumpadministration, #civilrights, #discrimination

Mass Layoffs in U.S. Department of Education's Civil Rights Office Stir Controversy

Trump administration downsizes U.S. Dept. of Education's civil rights office, sparking legal action and concerns over civil rights protection.

#education, #trumpadministration, #civilrights, #downsizing

DOJ Pulls Out of Consent Decrees in Major Policy Shift on Police Reform

U.S. DOJ ends consent decrees in several cities, sparking debate on federal vs. local police reform.

#doj, #policereform, #civilrights, #consentdecrees