The Trump administration has stepped into a legal battle involving a Jewish professor. The professor, Leah Garrett, works at CUNY's Hunter College. She claims that she faced a hostile work environment due to antisemitic protests on campus. These protests happened after the Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023. The professor says that the school did not do enough t...
The US Education Department is undergoing significant changes. These changes have left many families worried about their pending civil rights complaints. There are around 12, 000 cases waiting to be addressed. These cases involve students and parents who claim they were treated unfairly based on their race, gender, or disability. The Trump administration has made bi...
In the heart of the Jim Crow South, two Black surgeons left lasting marks on their community. The first was Thomas H. Brewer, Sr. In 1956, Brewer was a well-respected doctor and community leader in Columbus, Georgia. His life was cut short when a white business owner shot and killed him. The killer was released without facing charges. This brutal act sent shockw...
The Department of Justice saw a major shakeup in its voting rights unit. All senior managers in the voting section were removed. This move was part of a larger effort to reshape the civil rights division. The changes started soon after a Trump ally took the helm of the division. The new leader sent out new guidelines that hinted at a shift in priorities. The focus se...
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is undergoing a significant transformation. Many lawyers and staff are leaving. This is happening because the new leadership has different priorities. The new head, Harmeet K. Dhillon, has made it clear that the division will focus on new types of cases. This shift has led to a wave of departures, with over 100 lawye...
Harvard University is in a tough spot. The Trump administration is trying to pull a lot of money from the school. This is because Harvard refused to follow some demands from the government. The school has decided to fight back by taking legal action. The administration wants to freeze billions of dollars in funding. This includes money for medical research and other...
Across the United States, people gathered to voice their concerns about the current administration's policies. These events were not just about showing disapproval. They were about standing up for what many believe are fundamental American values. These protests happened in big cities and small towns alike, showing that this is a widespread issue. In Boston, ...
Protesters gathered in cities and towns across the United States to express their discontent with the current administration. The focus was on what they see as threats to the nation's democratic principles. The events varied widely. Some took the form of marches, like the one through midtown Manhattan. Others were rallies, such as the one in front of the White House...
The Trump administration has taken a bold step by halting nearly 790 million dollars in funding for Northwestern University. This move comes as part of a broader investigation into civil rights issues at the school. The administration has also paused over 1 billion dollars intended for Cornell University in New York. This decision was confirmed late Tuesday, with the...
Across the United States, people took to the streets to voice their dissatisfaction with the current administration's actions. This wave of protests, known as "Hands Off! " events, took place in over 1, 200 locations, spanning all 50 states. The demonstrations were organized by a diverse group of more than 150 organizations, including civil rights groups, labor union...