discrimination
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Idaho finds itself at the center of a contentious legal battle with significant implications for pregnant people’s access to emergency medical care as the state challenges the applicability of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) in cases involving abortion care. The dispute, scheduled for oral arguments on April 24th before the Supreme…
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Kanye West, now known as Ye, faces legal action from his former security guard, Benjamin Deshon Pravo, who alleges racial discrimination and wrongful termination against Black employees. Pravo filed the lawsuit on April 26, claiming that during his tenure at West’s now-defunct Donda Academy and a clothing warehouse for the Yeezy brand, he witnessed and…
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A federal judge has made a significant statement regarding the recent incident where New York Attorney General Letitia James was heckled by firefighters during a promotion ceremony. Judge Nicholas Garaufis, presiding over the Brooklyn Federal Court, emphasized that the behavior displayed by the firefighters towards James was rooted in racial biases rather than political disagreements.…
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New York City has agreed to pay $17.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over the forced removal of hijabs in mug shots. The settlement stems from a lawsuit filed in 2018 by Jamilla Clark and Arwa Aziz, two Muslim women who were compelled to remove their hijabs by New York Police Department officers during…
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In a concerted effort to safeguard individual rights amidst the expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI), five additional federal agencies have pledged to uphold principles of fairness and equality alongside the Justice Department. The Justice Department revealed on April 4, 2024, that an extended coalition of cabinet-level federal agencies has committed to preserving fundamental civil…
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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…
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A Houston lawyer faced swift consequences after sending a derogatory letter to U.S. immigration Judge Erica Hughes, questioning her authority with a disrespectful tone. The attorney, Ben Aderholt, penned the letter on his firm’s letterhead, addressing Judge Hughes by her first name and questioning her integrity. The incident, which occurred in February, resulted in Aderholt’s…
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In a heartwarming tale of triumph over adversity, Albany, Georgia native Ray Curtis Petty Jr. has etched his name in his family’s history books by becoming its first lawyer. A viral video capturing his mother’s emotional reaction to his achievement has garnered widespread attention online, shedding light on Ray’s remarkable journey. Ray’s path to success…
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A Chicago police officer, Mohammad Yusuf, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city seeking the right to change his race on official records. Yusuf, 43, is challenging the Chicago Police Department’s refusal to allow him to switch his race from “Caucasian” to “Egyptian and African American.” The lawsuit, filed last week, comes…
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The Vermont House has taken a significant step towards combating racial discrimination by overwhelmingly supporting a bill aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on hair types, textures, and styles. Representative Saudia LaMont emphasized the need for such legislation, citing instances where Black students, especially young females, have faced reprimands from school authorities for their hairstyles. LaMont…
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