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.
Civil Rights
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
Gun Laws and Rights in Texas
Owning a rifle or handgun is part of your rights, but there are some restrictions imposed by state, local and federal governments to ensure your safety and that of those around you.
COVID Vaccine Conveys More than Immunity
The rollout and distribution of the COVID vaccine says something about our individual and cultural values, but is it anything we want to admit?
Federal Judge Tosses Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Transgender Fire Chief in Rural Georgia
Rachel Mosby says she was terminated soon after she began reporting to work as a woman.
What to Expect if You Get Arrested
You must be familiar with your rights so that you can dispute malpractices done by the police in court.
Jacob Chansley Scores a Civil Rights Win
QAnon Shaman Jacob Chansley will be served organic food in detention per a court order that is a First Amendment win for the free exercise of religion in prison.