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From the Supreme Court to your local county courthouse, judges matter as they interpret the laws that affect you every day. Are you comfortable with a judiciary that merely echoes the will of any President?
Civil Rights
Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” Policy in Two Border States
While the 9th Circuit Court has blocked the Migrant Protection Protocols from being enforced in California and Arizona, it didn’t enact a nationwide injunction against it.
Wisconsin High Schoolers Sue Principal for Asking Them to Cover Pro-Gun Clothing
The two Kettle Moraine High School students say their First Amendment rights were violated as they sought to show pride in the Constitution’s Second.
Houston Attorneys Hit Back on Busker’s First Amendment Claim
Busking accordionist Anthony Barilla says the city’s “dumb” law means he can only work in areas with unpredictable foot traffic.
Parent Blurts Out Racist Comments at School Meeting
Parent blurts out racist comment at school meeting meant to address issues of racism.
Wet’suwet’en Solidarity Movement Growing
As the RCMP arrests Wet’suwet’en elders on their own land to make way for a fracked gas pipeline, solidarity movements are gaining support across Canada.
Man Transporting Hemp Jailed for Marijuana Charge, Says Rights Violated
Florida resident hauling legal, documented hemp was jailed for one month for a cannabis charge.
Black Man Walks Into Livonia Bank to Cash Discrimination Check, Almost Gets Arrested
Sauntore Thomas says that TCF Bank in Livonia didn’t believe his check–written for a discrimination case he’d recently settled–was real.
Homeless Camp Clean Sweeps are Unconstitutional, Advocates Argue
Advocates argue California’s homeless shouldn’t have their necessary belongings tossed in the trash.
No Birthday for Bougainville
Bougainville voted overwhelmingly for self-determination, but they may not get the independence for which they fought so hard and so long.