legal accountability

  • 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.…

  • Legal Experts Call for DOJ Criminal Probe into Justice Clarence Thomas

    In light of recent revelations about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas receiving yet another undisclosed luxury vacation from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow, legal experts are urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate a criminal investigation. Some are also calling for Thomas’ resignation. The latest report, according to the Associated Press, details a 2010…