The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a landmark case that could redefine the meaning of citizenship in America, as justices grappled with the legality of President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for certain children born on U.S. soil.
A federal jury has awarded $5 million to a disabled truck driver who faced years of racial and disability harassment while working for Cemex, a multinational concrete and building materials company.
Nikson Mathews, a transgender man living in Idaho, has testified against Republican-backed legislation that would criminalize trans people for using bathrooms that align with their gender identity, and has faced the choice of risking arrest or potential violence for being in public.
A growing number of states are advancing legislation that restricts the rights of transgender individuals, prompting advocates to warn of sweeping national consequences.
The ACLU has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that federal immigration agents in Minnesota have engaged in racial profiling, warrantless arrests, and unconstitutional enforcement practices, disproportionately targeting Somali and Latino residents.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, alleging that its new guidance threatens to decertify state and local fair housing agencies and imposes unlawful funding conditions.
The federal government is seeking to revive deportation proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student, after an immigration judge dismissed the case for lack of evidence, with Mahdawi’s attorneys arguing that the government is retaliating against him for his constitutionally protected speech in support of Palestinian human rights.
The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office has filed a complaint alleging that multiple San Francisco police officers engaged in racial profiling, unlawful detention, excessive force and an illegal home entry during a chaotic late-night encounter that turned a family gathering in Hunters Point into a scene of confusion and violence.
The number of habeas corpus petitions filed by ICE detainees nationwide is declining as the Trump administration rolls back its hardline immigration enforcement policies, though regional spikes highlight the ongoing legal battle.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, challenging federal guidance that the state says would significantly weaken fair housing enforcement, as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general.
CAIR-LA released a report showing a sharp rise in anti-Muslim discrimination in the US, with Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Oklahoma and Texas being particularly affected, and the increase being attributed to anti-Muslim narratives spread by public officials.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has designated Rep. Andy Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, an “anti-Muslim extremist” for his social media post that “Muslims don’t belong in American society”, which CAIR argues contradicts core constitutional protections.
Trans Liberty has launched “Operation Lifeboat” to provide assistance to transgender Kansans affected by the enactment of Senate Bill 244, which invalidates previously issued identity documents and imposes criminal penalties for restroom use in government buildings.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Alabama’s appeal in Singleton v. Taylor, leaving in place a lower court ruling that found the state’s anti-solicitation laws unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
Concerns have been raised over the legality and proportionality of ICE officers’ tactics, as footage of their actions shows abuse of power, violation of constitutional rights, and lack of accountability.
The ACLU has filed an amended complaint in federal court alleging violence, intimidation and retaliation by federal immigration agents against Minnesota residents who document and protest enforcement activity, detailing what it calls escalating constitutional violations in the case Tincher v. Noem.
A federal judge has ordered ICE to improve conditions at the California City Detention Facility, granting a preliminary injunction that requires the agency to provide basic healthcare, attorney access, and appropriate clothing and blankets for detainees.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a press release advising Californians on how to report hate crimes following a series of incidents involving vigilante journalists and childcare facilities, emphasizing that hate crimes are attacks on individuals, communities, and the entire state.
Former LAPD officer Clifford Proctor was allowed to remain at home and travel internationally for nearly a year despite a warrant for his arrest for the 2015 fatal shooting of Brendon Glenn, prompting questions about whether a civilian would have been afforded the same treatment.
The ACLU of Oklahoma and other organizations have successfully advocated for the end of indefinite solitary confinement for most people sentenced to death at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary, resulting in improved living conditions and increased access to programs and social interaction.