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Oct 19, 2023

Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence

Police Practices
This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.
This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.
Two cops who are only visible from the chest to waist and are holding batons.
Two cops who are only visible from the chest to waist and are holding batons.
Oct 19, 2023

The Supreme Court Will Set an Important Precedent for Free Speech Online

Free Speech
The high court will weigh in on the constitutionality of two controversial state laws that regulate social media companies’ decisions about what content they publish.
The high court will weigh in on the constitutionality of two controversial state laws that regulate social media companies’ decisions about what content they publish.
A finger pressign a keyboard.
A finger pressign a keyboard.
Oct 19, 2023

Why School Discipline Reform Still Matters

Students & Youth Rights
Race discrimination is more than a number. Federal guidance makes it clear that Black students are still disproportionately disciplined, and offers a path forward.
Race discrimination is more than a number. Federal guidance makes it clear that Black students are still disproportionately disciplined, and offers a path forward.
A police car driving on a road in front of a school bus.
A police car driving on a road in front of a school bus.
Oct 16, 2023

Gender-Affirming Care for Veterans is Under Attack. Here's How We're Fighting Back.

LGBTQ+ Rights
Amendments currently before Congress could have devastating and life-threatening results for transgender veterans and Medicare and Medicaid recipients.
Amendments currently before Congress could have devastating and life-threatening results for transgender veterans and Medicare and Medicaid recipients.
Transgender Pride flag on shoulder of a military camouflage uniform.
Transgender Pride flag on shoulder of a military camouflage uniform.
Oct 13, 2023

Baby Bonds: A Path Toward Prosperity for Future Generations

Racial Justice
Reducing the racial wealth gap requires lawmakers to enact proactive strategies.
Reducing the racial wealth gap requires lawmakers to enact proactive strategies.
A couple holding their two children.
A couple holding their two children.
Oct 10, 2023

Asylum Seeker's Wrongful 6-Year Detention is Emblematic of a Broken System

Immigrants' Rights
Our client sought refuge from violence and persecution. Instead, ICE detained her for over six years.
Our client sought refuge from violence and persecution. Instead, ICE detained her for over six years.
A hand holding up a "With LGBT Refugees" sign.
A hand holding up a "With LGBT Refugees" sign.