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Legal proceedings resumed on Thursday, May 30, 2024, as former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective Roger Golubski faced mounting allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking, sparking renewed calls for accountability within the legal community. Amidst a backdrop of impassioned protests outside the courthouse, survivors bravely shared their stories of trauma inflicted by Golubski, shedding light…
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In a significant decision, the Board of Governors for the University of North Carolina (UNC) System voted to repeal and replace its existing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy. The move, approved on Thursday, has stirred both controversy and concern among students and advocates. The newly adopted policy stands in stark contrast to the previous…
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A recently spotlighted statute in Missouri is causing a stir, particularly among legal circles and advocacy groups, as it restricts divorce proceedings for pregnant individuals, even in cases of domestic violence. The law, originating in 1973, mandates that individuals seeking divorce must disclose their pregnancy status. In effect, pregnant petitioners are barred from legally ending…
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In a profound decision that has reverberated across the nation, the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling has effectively halted a Birmingham mother’s journey of expanding her family through in vitro fertilization (IVF). The ruling, which controversially deems frozen embryos as legally considered children in the state of Alabama, has sent shockwaves through the reproductive rights landscape.…
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Democratic lawmakers have revived efforts to pass federal legislation aimed at banning discrimination based on a person’s hairstyle or hair texture with the reintroduction of the CROWN Act. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey introduced HR 8191, also known as the CROWN Act of 2024, in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, April…
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Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, which went into effect today, Wednesday, May 1, has sparked concerns among doctors and advocates about the impact on women’s access to essential healthcare. Dr. Leah Roberts, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, expressed worries about the anti-abortion laws enacted by Florida and other states,…
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State Representative Delisha Boyd of Louisiana is pushing for changes in the state’s abortion laws, drawing from her own family’s painful history. Boyd’s mother, who was raped at 15 and became pregnant with Boyd, struggled with limited options due to abortion being illegal at the time. Boyd’s advocacy aims to prevent similar situations for young…
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A recent investigative report has uncovered startling revelations surrounding the death of Jameek Lowery in Paterson, New Jersey. The report sheds new light on the circumstances surrounding Lowery’s tragic demise. Initially attributed to cardiac arrest and kidney failure, Lowery’s death sparked widespread outrage and protests, as community members and activists demanded justice for his untimely…
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Detroit Farm & Cider, purportedly the country’s only Black-owned cider mill, faces imminent closure amidst a contentious legal battle. Owner Leandra King is embroiled in criminal charges for harboring livestock without proper permits, a situation that could lead to her imprisonment and the permanent shuttering of her cherished establishment. Situated on nearly five acres of…
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Ben Crump, a renowned civil rights attorney, has been recognized among Forbes’ prestigious list of the Top 200 Lawyers in America for 2024. The list highlights legal practitioners who have demonstrated exceptional skill, integrity, and leadership in their respective fields, with Crump standing out for his impactful work in civil rights law. As the founder…
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