California Lawsuit Claims San Jose Police Used Excessive Force Against Black Lives Matter Protesters
One protester says he lost an eye after taking a few minutes to photograph protests on his way home.
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CFPB: Lenders Can’t Discriminate on Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, has said it will enforce a federal ban on lenders who discriminate against applicants on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. According to The Hill, the CFPB announced its decision on Tuesday. In an official statement, the agency explained that it has interpreted the Equal Credit
Supreme Court Says Georgia Student Can Sue Gwinnett College, Even If It’s Just for $1
In a strongly-worded dissent, Chief Justice John G. Roberts said that his colleagues’ ruling could compel federal courts to weigh in on petty issues.
Lawsuit: Virginia Uses Dogs to Attack, Intimidate Inmates Inside Maximum Security Prisons
One of the two plaintiffs says he laid down on the ground in surrender, but was mauled nonetheless.
House Democrats Pass Police Reform Bill Named After George Floyd
Republican lawmakers claim that Democrats are effectively trying to “defund the police” by requiring that law enforcement make itself more transparent.
Transgender Inmate was Brutally Assaulted After Michigan Prison Staff Bunked with Convicted Rapist
The semi-anonymous plaintiff says prison staff laughed when they heard the transgender woman’s newly-assigned cellmate threatening to harm her.
How to Build a Gun Club: A Guide to Organizing and Starting Your Own Local Gun Club
Saying “start a gun club” is only a good idea – it’s not practical advice. So if you have any interest in starting a gun club, this article will walk you through it.
ACLU Helps Homeowners Fight HOA Flag Restrictions
David Pendery and his husband put up a gay pride flag outside their home and posted a photo of it on Facebook. Then, they received a letter from the local district’s management company telling them it had to be removed. The couple filed a lawsuit and a hearing in the matter has been set for
Supreme Court Deals Loss to James King, Michigan Man Who Was Mistaken for Fugitive, Brutalized
The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a severe loss to James King, a Michigan man who was brutalized by Grand Rapids police officers who mistook him for a fugitive. The Detroit News reports that the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision was penned by Justice Clarence Thomas. In it, Thomas and his colleagues found that King’s claims
House Passes Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination on Grounds of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that would extend existing civil rights protections to prohibit discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity. However, the passage of the bill—now known as The Equality Act—was anything but smooth sailing. The Equality Act, notes the New York Times, barely managed to pass the