civil rights
Sessions spent first 100 days undermining civil rights
May 26, 2017The LCCRUL has released a report on the first 100 days that Jeff Sessions has been in office as Attorney General of the United States.
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Long time civil rights lawyer wins Democratic nomination for Philly district attorney
May 23, 2017Krasner told supporters that he shared their vision of a “criminal justice system that makes things better, that is based on preventing crime and building up society rather than tearing it apart.”
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Trump’s big success? Trashing civil rights
May 10, 2017Trump is intent on rolling back the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, and the damage has already begun.
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ACLU issues Texas ‘travel advisory’
May 9, 2017Traveling to Texas may result in violation of constitutional rights, ACLU warns.
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DOJ report could push Chicago closer to community control of police
February 1, 2017Community groups are pushing for a Civilian Police Accountability Council, which would replace Mayor Emanuel’s appointed “task force.”
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