NAACP Sues Tennessee over Redistricting Targeting Black Political Power
The NAACP Tennessee State Conference has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent the elimination of the state’s only majority-Black congressional district. The organization... Read more.
Fresno Residents Win Transparency Lawsuit against City Council
The Fresno City Council violated California's open meetings law by conducting budget deliberations in secret, without public notice or the opportunity for residents... Read more.
Court Ruling Threatens Abortion Care, Says National Abortion Federation
The National Abortion Federation has criticized the Fifth Circuit's decision in Louisiana v. FDA, stating that it will create medically unnecessary barriers to abortion... Read more.
ACLU: Senate Bill 1293 Violates Constitutional Rights of Transgender Students
The ACLU of Pennsylvania has urged lawmakers to reject Senate Bill 1293, which would ban transgender girls and women from participating in sports designated for... Read more.
Civil Rights Group Slams Indictment against SPLC as Intimidation Tactic
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law released a statement condemning the federal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, arguing it is part... Read more.
Montana Supreme Court Backs Trans Rights in Identity Document Case
The ACLU of Montana reported that the Montana Supreme Court upheld a District Court order blocking the state from enforcing policies that bar transgender people... Read more.
Man Released After 16 Years in Prison for Felony Murder Based on Weak Testimony
Gennel Miles was released after serving 16 years in prison for a felony murder conviction based on weak testimony, due to California's felony murder reforms and... Read more.
Idaho First State to Shield Firing Squad Executions from Court Review
A new Idaho law exempts execution procedures from judicial review and public scrutiny, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in the death penalty... Read more.
Over 6,200 Children Detained by ICE During Trump’s Second Term, Report Finds
Over 6,200 children have been detained by ICE during President Trump's second term, raising concerns about the psychological toll of these policies and the poor... Read more.