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The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration could not immediately proceed with its plan to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA, an Obama-era program, protects 700,000 young immigrants in the U.S. from deportation. These young immigrants, referred to as Dreamers, came without documentation under their parents’…
On Monday morning, the Supreme Court ruled that existing federal law forbids job discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The ruling is a landmark victory for the LGBTQ+ community, and a surprising decision coming from a majority conservative court. In a 6–3 vote, the Court ruled that Title…
Christine Blasey Ford’s sexual assault allegations against now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh did not prevent him from ultimately being confirmed for the seat. However, the ACLU of Southern California honored her with the Roger Baldwin Courage Award on Sunday. Blasey Ford received both support and scrutiny for her testimony against…
Infamous Mississippi District Attorney Doug Evans automatically won reelection on Tuesday for the state’s 5th District. He has been in the job since 1991 and has faced allegations of racial bias. Evans, who is white, came into the national spotlight for his handling of Curtis Flowers, a Black man who…
Media Mogul and comedian Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Networks sued Comcast Corporation for refusing to carry any of the networks his company owns. Tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal by the Comcast Corporation. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Allen’s favor, but Comcast (No. 6…
The U.S. Supreme Court is unwilling to confront or consider removing Puerto Rico’s ruling board put in place by Congress in a hearing on Tuesday. Part of the reason why the highest court in the country is unwilling is because it would “undermine” the United States’ rule in other territories,…
In a major victory for the disabled community, the Supreme Court has dismissed Domino’s appeal to throw out a ruling that would force the pizza chain to make its website and app accessible for people with disabilities. Three years ago, a blind customer, Guillermo Robles, attempted to order a pizza….
In 2010, New York skydiving instructor Donald Zarda was fired from his job, claiming it was because he told a customer he was gay. He died in 2014 in an accident, but Zarda’s sister, Melissa Zarda, and former partner Bill Moore are continuing to fight against the discrimination he allegedly…
The Supreme Court has agreed on Friday to hear a case regarding a Louisiana abortion law that is very similar to a case they decided on a Texas abortion law just three years ago. The only difference is that openly anti-abortion justice Brett Kavanaugh now sits in what was formerly…
Human rights and religious freedom are at odds in another court case. In a narrow Sept. 16 vote, the Arizona Supreme Court allowed for an exemption of Phoenix’s human rights ordinance that will allow wedding businesses to refuse services to same-sex couples. The 4–3 vote in Brush & Nib v….