Calls for renewed scrutiny of the U.S. Supreme Court intensified Thursday after a major immigration ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to revoke protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Haiti and Syria, prompting criticism from civil rights advocates and legal observers. Among the sharpest responses came from Kristen Clarke, general counsel…
The NAACP has appointed Kristen Clarke as its general counsel, a move widely viewed as a significant escalation in the organization’s legal campaign against policies advanced under the administration of Donald Trump. Clarke’s arrival comes as the NAACP expands litigation targeting federal and state actions it argues undermine longstanding civil rights protections, particularly in the…
A comprehensive report released by the U.S. Department of Justice in January 2025 has for the first time officially classified the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre as a “coordinated, military-style attack” against the Black residents of Greenwood. This determination raises significant questions about legal accountability, the role of law enforcement, and ongoing efforts toward reparations. The…