Undocumented Female Workers Given $17.4 Million for Sexual Abuse by Supervisors
Summary: Even when a worker is in the country illegally, they still have the right to fair treatment from their…
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Civil Rights Hero Lynn Walker Huntley Dies
Summary: Powerful civil rights lawyer Lynn Walker Huntley dies. Lynn Walker Huntley, a superstar lawyer who has fronted many causes…
Discrimination Case Not Over for Abercrombie & Fitch
Summary: The Supreme Court has ruled that Abercrombie & Fitch may have discriminated against a prospective employee when she was…
Florida Woman Files Notice to ‘F*** This Court’
Summary: A Florida woman who filed a civil rights lawsuit did not have all necessary parties sign the complaint. When…
Emory Creates John Lewis Chair in Civil Rights, Social Justice
Summary: An anonymous donor has given $1.5 million to Emory Law School, which will be used to create the John…
Girl Explains Racism She Was Presented As a Child
If you ever wondered how children are affected by racism, then you need to watch the video we have embedded…
The War Over MLK’s Civil Rights Documents
The children of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. are being sued by Harry Belafonte. Belafonte, a famous singer and…
The Justice Department Puts Hold on Zimmerman Evidence: He Won’t Get His Gun Back
After being acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin, former-neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman is due to get…
Key Part of Voting Rights Act Stricken Down by Supreme Court
Today the Supreme Court struck down a part of the historically significant Voting Rights act. According to Supremecourt.gov, Justice Roberts…
DOJ Will Not Defend DOMA
In a letter to the Speaker of the House, Attorney General Eric Holder has informed Congress that on his advice President…
NFB Files Complaints Against 9 Law Schools for Violating Civil Rights of Blind Law School Applicants
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) announced today it has filed complaints with the Civil Rights Division of the…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Wednesday, February 17, and here's a look back at yesterday's stories... Lincoln Fabrics will pay…