civil rights

  • New York AG Warns Hospitals Denying Gender-Affirming Care Violates State Law Despite Trumps Executive Order

    New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a stern warning to hospitals across the state on Monday, asserting that compliance with President Donald J. Trump’s recent executive order restricting gender-affirming care would violate New York’s anti-discrimination laws. In a formal letter addressed to healthcare providers, James emphasized that refusing medical services to transgender individuals based…

  • In South Carolina: Passing the Bar Wasn’t Required Until Black Lawyers Entered the Profession

    In South Carolina, the path to becoming a lawyer dramatically shifted in 1951, coinciding with the rise of Black Americans entering the legal profession. Judge Matthew J. Perry, a trailblazing figure in civil rights and legal history, explained the transition in a recently resurfaced video shared by @blackhistoryunlocked on Instagram. The state once allowed law…

  • Case Study: The Landmark Case of ‘Brown v. Board of Education’ and Its Impact on Civil Rights Law

    Introduction Brown v. Board of Education (1954) is one of the most significant cases in the history of U.S. constitutional law. This landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the doctrine of “separate but equal” that had been established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) and marked a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.…

  • Buck v. Bell (1927): A Dark Chapter in U.S. Legal History

    In 1927, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision in Buck v. Bell that has since remained one of the most controversial in American legal history. The case centered around Carrie Buck, a young woman from Virginia who was forcibly sterilized after being diagnosed with “feeblemindedness.” The Case of Carrie Buck Carrie Buck’s story…

  • The KKK’s First Lawsuit: A Legal Perspective on Accountability

    The Ku Klux Klan (KKK), notorious for its violent acts against African Americans and other marginalized groups, faced its first significant legal challenge in the mid-20th century. The KKK’s history of terror and intimidation often went unpunished due to widespread societal complicity and systemic racism. However, a pivotal case emerged in 1969: Cohens v. Virginia.…

  • Landmark Supreme Court Cases Shaping American Law and Student Rights

    The U.S. Supreme Court has made landmark rulings that continue to define fundamental American rights and legal principles, especially in educational settings. By setting legal precedents, these cases have clarified students’ rights, defined the limits of government and school authority, and protected individual freedoms under the Constitution. Defining Free Speech in Schools In Bethel School…

  • Keith Roberts Exonerated After 8 Years: A Case of Misjustice Uncovered by Brooklyn DA

    Keith Roberts, 67, is finally free after spending eight years wrongfully imprisoned for a murder he did not commit. His exoneration marks the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office’s 40th exoneration since the inception of its Conviction Review Unit in 2014, underscoring systemic issues within the criminal justice system, particularly regarding the treatment of Black men. Roberts…

  • Black Family and Friend File Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Louis Vuitton

    In a new legal development, a Black mother, her daughter, and their friend have filed a lawsuit against luxury retailer Louis Vuitton, accusing the brand of racial discrimination, tortious breach of contract, and theft. The plaintiffs, Tracy Renne Williams, her daughter Brandi Williams, and their friend Kristopher Enoch, brought the case to a California court,…

  • Attorney Ben Crump to Premiere Documentary “How to Sue the Klan” On Sept. 17

    Prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump will host a special screening of the documentary “How to Sue the Klan” at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) on Tuesday, September 17. The event, organized by UTC’s Division of Access and Engagement, will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center in…

  • DOJ Sues Maine for Allegedly Violating the Rights of Children with Behavioral Disabilities

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the state of Maine, accusing it of violating the civil rights of children with behavioral health disabilities. The DOJ claims Maine has failed to provide adequate community-based services, forcing families to place their children in institutions rather than allowing them to remain at home.…