Lawsuit Claims Mississippi Town’s Police Department “Terrorizes” Black Residents
The lawsuit claims that the Lexington Police Department has waged years-long campaign of terror against the small, predominately Black town.
Civil Rights
Lawsuit: Suburban Boston Cop Ditched Foot Chase to Arrest Innocent Black Man
Donovan Johnson says that he was walking home from work when an Arlington police officer tackled him and drove him to the ground–somehow mistaking him for a 20-year-old White man police had been chasing.
Florida Parents File Lawsuit Against “Don’t Say Gay” Act
The lawsuit alleges that Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law effectively prohibits students and teachers from exercising their most fundamental constitutional rights.
Disabled Wisconsin Voters File Lawsuit to Preserve and Protect Absentee Voting
The lawsuit alleges that a recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision will violate disabled residents’ vote to choose their own representatives.
Uber Agrees to Pay $2m to Settle Federal Disabilities Lawsuit
Uber has also agreed to waive and refund double the amount of any “wait-time” fees disabled consumers were previously required to pay.
Monticello, Myth, History & Fossil Fuels
A man walked into Monticello, and came out knowing what’s wrong with America – but not in the way he thought.
Federal Judge Condemns Arizona Prisons for Constitutional Violations
A United States district judge found that Arizona has repeatedly and consistently ignored the terms of a 2015 settlement, intended to improve inmates’ access to regular, quality health care.
Justice Department Sues Arizona, Claims New Voting Law is Unconstitutional
The Department of Justice claims that Arizona’s restrictive new voting law poses clear constitutional challenges.
Rural Texas DAs’ Big Prosecution Dreams
Legislation may be introduced allowing rural Texas DAs to prosecute people outside of their jurisdictions, greasing a slippery slope…
Overturning Roe v Wade: Abortion Laws by State
The Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade. Here’s where each state stands.