I study democracy worldwide − here’s how Texas is eroding human rights, free expression and civil liberties
A healthy democracy has free and fair elections, robust civil liberties, multiparty competition and minimal corruption. Does ...
FSU’s Day of Dialogue celebrates MLK’s legacy and the role of art in social justice
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, community leaders, artists and advocates gathered at the Parkview at Cascades Park for the Day ...
How the Constitution inspires artists
The Constitution has been a source of inspiration to artists, starting with the group led by Nandalal Bose who illustrated ...
From Civil Rights to Cannabis: Tackling Racial Disparities with MLK’s Legacy
Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight for equality continues to inspire cannabis reform, challenging racial disparities in policing ...
New Administration Highlights: Judge Calls Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order that aims to restrict automatic citizenship to babies ...
ACLU says lack of public defense lawyers in Maine erodes trust in courts
Most people probably don't know about the lawsuit against Maine's public defense system, "but nearly every one of those people knows this: If you can't afford an attorney, you need to be provided with ...
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DHS releases ‘comprehensive’ report on use of face biometric systems
The new report underscores the importance of maintaining a balance between security and civil liberties in the age of ...
22 states sue to stop Trump’s order blocking birthright citizenship
Attorneys general from 22 states have sued to block President Donald Trump’s move to end a century-old immigration policy ...
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5 takeaways on Trump’s executive actions on gender
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order late Monday during his first hours in office recognizing only two ...
Advocates rue Trump immigration plan ‘calculated to create fear’
President Trump’s barrage of executive orders on immigration and border security will test his opposition’s strength in the ...
States, civil rights groups sue to stop Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Legal experts said the president’s executive order would upend precedent and is unlikely to pass constitutional muster.
Civil rights groups challenge Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship
Advocates for immigrant rights sued the Trump administration hours after the president signed an executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The lawsuit challenges ...