Here’s How Parents Can Safeguard Their Rights As Children Return To School
Wisconsin Releases Parent’s Toolkit for Students’ Rights On Tuesday, the Law & Liberty Institute in Wisconsin launched a toolkit aimed at helping parents understand their children’s rights as they head back to school. This resource, shared first with the Daily Caller News Foundation, explains the legal rights regarding children’s education, particularly in light of recent […]
Montgomery state Senate district breaches Voting Rights Act
Federal Judge Rules Alabama Senate Map Violates Voting Rights A federal judge has determined that Alabama’s Senate map infringes on the Voting Rights Act by minimizing the voting strength of Black residents in and around Montgomery. In a ruling on Friday, US District Judge Anna Manasco supported several advocacy groups, such as the ACLU, NAACP, […]
Speakers Talk to Cochise County Supervisors About Voting Rights and Transparency Concerns
At a recent meeting of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors, community members voiced their concerns regarding transparency and voting rights. Resident Alison Morris brought attention to significant issues related to the approval of minutes from the August 5, 2025, meeting, noting that there was an omission in the public call. She stressed the importance […]
Discussion on the Voting Rights Act’s history, current status, and future as it marks 60 years.
Panel Discusses 60 Years of the Voting Rights Act A panel hosted by the Brennan Judicial Center on Tuesday marked the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, reflecting on its past and future implications. The discussion featured several panelists, including Nikema Williams, the president and a representative from Georgia; Natalie Tennant, a Kanawha County […]
Trump Appointee in Important Civil Rights Position Will Not Allow Companies to Ignore DEI Violations
Companies can’t just wipe the slate clean regarding past discrimination against employees. Lucas discussed with DCNF the ongoing efforts to safeguard religious freedom, oppose diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and protect women’s spaces in the workplace. She noted, “Many companies seem to want something akin to a memory hole for what occurred between 2020 […]
Another Chance for Parental Rights
In June, the Supreme Court made a significant move to bolster parental rights in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor. However, many conservatives argue that until all parents have the authority to guide their children’s education, particularly concerning religious beliefs, their work remains incomplete. Another case, Foote v. Ludlow School Committee, also offers a chance […]
SPLC marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by advocating for ongoing efforts.
Panel Commemorates 60th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act On Wednesday, the Southern Poverty Law Center hosted a panel to mark the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, focusing on how historical civil rights efforts shape current events. “This isn’t a moment to be nostalgic,” said Montgomery Mayor Stephen Reid ahead of the discussion. “It’s […]
Rep. Sewell advocates for voter protection legislation on the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Terri Sewell Advocates for Voting Rights Act Renewal On the anniversary of the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965, US Representative Terri Sewell from Alabama urged Congress to advance the Voting Rights Act once again. During a celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the Act’s signing by President Lyndon B. Johnson, Sewell appeared in a […]
Supreme Court is set to evaluate the legality of an important part of the Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court Considers Brief on Majority Districts in Louisiana Case This past Friday, the Supreme Court directed parties involved in the ongoing case of Louisiana vs. Frey to submit a brief concerning the constitutionality of the obligations surrounding “majority” districts. This development follows the Court’s earlier decision to abstain from ruling on the matter this […]
Alabama law removes voting rights from Black citizens at a higher rate
Alabama’s Disenfranchisement Issue Recent findings from a nonprofit organization, focused on restoring voting rights in Alabama after felony convictions, point to the state’s “moral violation” law as a significant factor in the disenfranchisement of Black citizens. The law appears to create barriers for individuals trying to regain their voting rights. This analysis, spanning three years […]