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  • Conservative Court Keeps Dreamers in Serious Limbo

    On Wednesday, the conservative-leaning fifth circuit court declared DACA illegal, but allowed active DACA recipients to remain in the program.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    October 6, 2022
  • NYPD is Illegally Sending People To Rikers Without Taking Them Before a Judge, According to Lawsuit

    A new class action lawsuit filed in the Southern District of New York accuses the NYPD of “an extrajudicial campaign of terror and kidnapping.”

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    October 5, 2022
  • Who Is Perla, the Woman Allegedly Behind the Migrant Flight Scandal?

    The New York Times says they’ve found the shadowy figure allegedly central to DeSantis’ plan to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    October 4, 2022
  • Louisiana Republican Senator Says Phone a “Crackhead” if You Have an Issue With Police Brutality

    In a totally bizarre campaign ad, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) made fun of “woke leaders” and, says “the next time you get in trouble, call a crackhead.”

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    October 3, 2022
  • Real Estate developers Increased Hurricane Ian’s Devastation in Florida, according to News Report

    A new report from the Grist, details the devastating way coastal developments made Hurricane Ian even more catastrophic for Floridians.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    October 3, 2022
  • Here’s Why Black Americans Are Thriving In These U.S. Cities

    Earlier this week, The Brookings Institute and the NAACP launched the “Black Progress Index,” which measures Black American’s “well-being” and life-expectancy.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 30, 2022
  • Can You Imagine a Day Without the Work of Black Women? The “Day Without Us” Campaign Wants Us to Try

    On Friday, Black women-led justice organizations are challenging everyone to ditch work and come together for a day of action focused on reproductive justice.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 29, 2022
  • NAACP Says Mississippi Officials Violated Jackson Residents’ Civil Rights

    On Tuesday, the NAACP filed a federal complaint alleging that Mississippi officials’ neglect of Jackson’s water infrastructure “all but assured” the crisis.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 28, 2022
  • Virginia Students Stage Massive Walkout to Push Against Anti-Transgender Policies

    In Northern Virginia, crowds of students walked out of class to protest guidelines proposed by Republican Governor Glen Youngkin targeting transgender students.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 27, 2022
  • Update: Five of The Pregnant and Postpartum Women Jailed in Alabama Have Been Released

    Advocates were able to secure the release of five of the women who were being detained in Etowah County, Alabama, to “protect” their fetuses.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 27, 2022
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