The American history of voting rights demonstrates that rights granted by the state are fragile and can be revoked by legislation and judicial decree, proving that true rights are inherent to existence and cannot be taken away by any political shift, leader, or judicial decree.
The NAACP has strongly criticized President Donald Trump for suggesting the federal government should “nationalize” elections, warning that such statements pose a serious threat to democratic governance.
Jonathan Jean-Baptiste writes in an opinion piece for USA Today that the Black community must stand in solidarity with immigrants as immigration enforcement intensifies, and that the struggles for social justice faced by Black Americans and immigrants are closely connected.
Jonathan Jean-Baptiste argues that the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is a continuation of the long history of surveillance and overpolicing experienced by Black Americans, and that the Black community must become more involved in fighting for immigrant justice to create a safer environment for Black children.
The ACLU has released a report finding that the death penalty process systematically excludes Black Americans, women, and religious individuals from the jury box, raising constitutional concerns and calling for the abolition of death qualification.
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By Michele Chadwick COLLEGE PARK, MD – White people see an increase in discrimination against other white…