What the IRS-DHS Data Sharing Agreement Means for Injured Immigrant Workers
Data sharing does not erase workers’ compensation rights.
Civil Rights
Transgender Kansas Men Challenge New Law on Restrooms, IDs
“That is one of the reasons I am proceeding under a pseudonym in this case,” Daniel said. “I do not want to publicly reveal that I am transgender. I want to protect my privacy, and to protect myself from harassment, violence, and discrimination, as well as retaliation for trying to protect my rights. I am also worried about backlash against my fiance, family, and employer if people learn I am transgender.”
The Hidden Language Barrier: Why Spanish‑Speaking Defendants Deserve Better Legal Representation
When language access is treated as incidental, fairness is jeopardized. When it is treated as indispensable, justice is advanced. Bilingual justice is equal justice.
Journalists File First Amendment Lawsuit Against LAPD
In court documents, attorneys claim that the Los Angeles Police Department and its chief, Jim McDonnell, intentionally employed “excessive force” against reporters, making journalism in the city a “dangerous profession.”
VA Removes Key Anti-Bias Protections
Veterans Affairs hospitals drop protections tied to politics, marriage, and staff rights.
Michigan Supreme Court Finds Mandatory Life Without Parole Sentences for People Under 21 Years Old Unconstitutional
Michigan joins Washington State in banning mandatory LWOP sentences for people under age 21. The Massachusetts Supreme Court has categorically banned LWOP sentences for this age group.
Americans for Immigrant Justice Submits Report on Krome Detention Center to UN Human Rights Council for Review on Human Rights Abuses
Such degrading and inhumane treatment includes confining people in “holding” cells that are at three to five times the cells’ capacity.
The Legal Landscape of Christian Persecution Worldwide
The legal framework for Christian persecution is determined by history, international law, regional practice, and contemporary reforms. Legal systems across the globe vary immensely in how they protect or restrict religious freedom.
Breaking Down the Basics of Civil Rights: A Beginner’s Guide
Civil rights remain a foundational element of a just society, rooted in history and evolving to meet contemporary challenges.
Essential Legal Rights Every UK Citizen Should Know
These rights protect individuals from oppression and discrimination. They uphold justice and nurture a thriving, equitable society.