Groundbreaking Analysis of Hate Crime Laws Finds Limitations and Opportunities in the Face of Rising Hate Violence

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By SPL CenterWith a rise in hate violence across the country, a…

‘Cruel, Unfair and Racist’: Black immigrants whose fathers are U.S. citizens push to overturn law that keeps them from obtaining citizenship

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By Liz VinsonBehind the steel gates of a remote immigrant…

Opinion: Merrick Garland: It is Time for Congress to act Again to Protect the Right to Vote

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A young Black woman demonstrator at a rally at the Capitol protests…

Biden Administration says long Covid can be Considered a Disability Under Law

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By Maeve Sheehey and Rebecca Rainey, PoliticoThe Biden administration…

Senator Chuck Schumer Proposes Decriminalization of Marijuana at the Federal Level

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By Victoria FalkJust a few months after New York’s Governor,…

Gillibrand, Joined by Brooklyn BP Eric Adams, Announces Federal Gun Trafficking Legislation

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Brooklyn, N.Y. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, joined…

Police Body Cams and Your Miranda Rights: Another Reason to Invoke the Fifth

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Just about every U.S. citizen knows their Miranda Rights. They've…

Racism Lurks Behind Decisions to Deny Black High School Students From Being Recognized as the Top in Their Class

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By Jamel K. Donnor, The ConversationTwo Black students –…

Congress Must act to Correct Flaws in the First Step Act

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By Eric Gonzalez and Kassandra Frederique, The HillA unanimous…

Driver’s License Suspensions for Failure to pay Fines Inflict Particular Harm on Black Drivers

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By Sian Mughan, The ConversationImagine being unable to pay…

Ending Virtual-School Oppression: Black Students are Disproportionately Punished for Harmless Behavior at Home During Zoom Classes

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By SPLCIsaiah Elliott was suspended from seventh grade for…

Senate Confirms Kristen Clarke as First Woman — and First Black Woman — to Lead the Civil Rights Division

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On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, history was made. Kristen Clarke was…

Life After George Floyd’s Death has Changed and yet it’s Still the Same

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People pray and take a knee for nine minutes and 29 seconds in…

A year after George Floyd’s death, Black women urgently need new tools to safeguard our people from police

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People in Downtown Los Angeles protest the brutal Police killing…

FTC, CFPB Send Notice Letters to Landlords Regarding Pandemic Eviction Moratorium

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Seal of the Federal Trade Commission in downtown Washington,…