Civil Rights Act

  • Puerto Rico Enacts Law Banning Discrimination Against Afros, Others

    On Wednesday, Puerto Rico’s governor signed a landmark law prohibiting discrimination against individuals wearing Afros, curls, locs, twists, braids, and other natural hairstyles. This legislation, celebrated across the racially diverse U.S. territory, provides explicit protections in employment, housing, education, and public services. “This is a victory for generations to come,” said Welmo Romero Joseph, a…

  • Philadelphia School District Faces Federal Antisemitism Complaint

    The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has filed a federal complaint with the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, alleging widespread antisemitism within the Philadelphia school district. The complaint, lodged under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, accuses several educators and administrators of disseminating antisemitic content on social media without facing any…

  • Judge Dismisses Democrats’ Lawsuit Challenging Wisconsin Absentee Voting Requirements

    A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by Democrats challenging Wisconsin’s absentee voting regulations, a decision that preserves the law in advance of the upcoming presidential election. U.S. District Court Judge James Peterson dismissed the lawsuit, citing the law’s longstanding presence since the 1960s. The ruling maintains Wisconsin’s requirement for witness signatures on absentee…

  • American Civil Liberties Union Celebrates Supreme Court Victory For Workplace Equality

    In a groundbreaking decision hailed as a victory for workplace equality, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced a significant win following a ruling by the Supreme Court on April 17. The ruling in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis solidified that protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act extend to prohibit discrimination…

  • Mississippi To Revamp How It Notifies Next Of Kin About Deaths After 7 Men Were Buried In Unmarked Graves

    In response to recent controversies surrounding the burial of loved ones in unmarked graves without proper notification, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its intervention to revamp next-of-kin death notifications in Mississippi. The assistance will be provided to the Jackson Police Department and Hinds County Coroner’s Office under Title VI of the Civil Rights…