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Under Attack by Trump, Immigrant Justice is Advancing in the States
This year was another of devastating attacks on immigrants’ rights by the Trump administration. However, in both red and blue states, we fought and won new measures that stymie Trump’s deportation machine. These local wins, though often overshadowed by the president’s xenophobia, are powerful. Here are some of the most surprising and significant of our 2019 immigrant justice victories in the states.
Senators Reveal Their Plans to Protect Consumer Privacy Online
The Senate this week held a hearing examining the first comprehensive privacy proposals to come from the leaders of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bills are likely to set the tone for much-anticipated final legislation safeguarding our privacy rights online.
Congress Must Act to Protect the Right to Vote
This week, the House is expected to vote on H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019. The bill would help ensure racial barriers to voting are removed from elections across the country. Passing the VRAA will advance needed protections for people whose right to vote is under attack based on the color of their skin.
Reducing HIV Transmission Requires Decriminalizing Sex Work
This World AIDS Day we are fighting to end the criminalization of trans bodies and those living with HIV.
The U.S. Government Tracked, Detained, and Interrogated Journalists. We’re Suing on Their Behalf.
No journalist should have to fear government interference for having the persistence, courage, and commitment to expose the truth.
Students Told They Would Be Better Off ‘If They Had Jesus in Their Life’
Four atheist students are suing their public school district for violating their religious freedom by forcing them to participate in school prayers and other religious activities.
Whistleblowers Are Public Servants. We Must Protect Them.
There is no law protecting an intelligence community whistleblower's identity from disclosure or protecting them from retaliatory investigations. Congress can and must change that.
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