Civil Rights
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Expert: AZ leads with election related lawsuits ahead of 2024
Despite concerns about the next election, one Arizona legal expert says courts have generally sided with voters and democracy. Victoria Lopez is …
FL student groups defend Palestinian rights with lawsuits against state officials
The Students for Justice in Palestine chapters at the University of Florida and the University of South Florida are filing lawsuits against the deacti…
Bipartisan AZ group pushes for open primaries on 2024 ballot
This week, a bipartisan group in Arizona officially launched its campaign to do away with the state's current system of primary elections - which are …
Alabama bookstore works to break barriers for people in prison
An Alabama bookstore is working to make sure people in prison have access to books. The Burdock Book Collective in Birmingham is on a mission to …
Medical aid-in-dying bill sees stronger support in NY Legislature
Legislation to allow medical aid in dying bill has been introduced in New York State every year since 2015, and its backers say 2024 could be the …
MA groups push same-day voter registration to replace provisional ballots
Voting rights groups in Massachusetts say provisional ballot data from the 2022 statewide election highlight the need for same-day voter registration…
Bush stands by censured congresswoman who says she won't be silenced
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, the sole Palestinian-American voice in Congress, was officially reprimanded last Tuesday, but many of her colleagues say …
NV election experts share 'what to know' ahead of 2024 races
With less than a year until the 2024 presidential election, Nevada election experts see a number of threats that could affect voters - from …
Postal Workers become largest union to demand ceasefire in Gaza
One of the nation's largest labor unions has become the latest organization to demand a ceasefire in Gaza as Israel's war with Hamas plays out…
Mixed early voting turnout in Indiana municipal elections
Voters are selecting leaders for their cities and towns in Tuesday's 2023 Indiana Municipal Elections. Low voter turnout isn't unusual in many …
ND tribal advocates: Community work matters in redistricting cases
North Dakota is one step closer to getting a full sense of how the courts view redistricting challenges in tribal areas. Legal representatives say …
Civil rights groups call Texas' proposed laws, razor wire dehumanizing
A set of border security bills under consideration by Texas lawmakers will cause harm to migrants, residents, and state law, according to a state …