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Judge denies request to block Florida law making it a crime to drive people in the U.S. illegally
‘This law’s only purpose is cruelty.’
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Civil rights icon James Meredith, 90, falls at Mississippi event but has no visible injuries
‘He’s enjoying his birthday cake now.’
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Black man shot in the mouth by Mississippi deputy to file federal civil rights lawsuit
The men said deputies also attempted to assault them with a sex toy they found while searching the home.
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Georgia school’s book bans may break civil rights law, federal officials warn
The federal intervention came after months of contention over books in a 54,000-student district.
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Supreme Court to review South Carolina congressional map for discrimination against Black voters
The case probably will be argued in the fall, and decided in the run up to the 2024 elections.
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North Carolina lawmaker signals party switch with big impact
While Republicans already hold the 30 Senate seats needed to override vetoes, they have been one seat shy of a similar advantage in the House.
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Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt arrested in Texas protest
A McKinney police spokesperson said in a statement that officers made the arrests after giving ‘approximately 10 minutes of warnings.’
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Tennessee GOP lawmaker apologizes over ‘hanging’ comment
‘Could I put an amendment on that it would include hanging by a tree, also?’
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Official: Black man killed by Louisiana police was unarmed
The family has hired Louisiana attorney Ronald Haley.
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Suit: School ban on Black Lives Matter shirts discriminatory
The lawsuit contends students are barred from wearing the shirts despite White students being permitted to wear Confederate flag branding.