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Tag Archives: criminal justice
A Coalition of Celebrities and Civil Rights Activists Fight Against Mass Incarceration
By Monica We, a Spring 2013 Leadership Conference Education Fund Intern On April 9, the civil rights community embraced a formidable coalition of more than 175 entertainers, athletes, elected officials and other notable figures who organized a rallying cry against … Continue reading
Civil Rights News: DOJ Wins Juvenile Justice Reforms; SCOTUS to Hear Voting Rights Case on Feb. 27; Increasing Minority Scientists
Deal Signed to Overhaul Juvenile Justice in Tennessee Kim Severson The New York Times A groundbreaking settlement between the U.S. Justice Department and Shelby County, Tennessee, which encompasses Memphis, may serve as a template for reformers seeking to fix a … Continue reading
Posted in Civil and Human Rights News
Tagged criminal justice, discrimination, diversity, juvenile justice, sec, voting, voting rights
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Civil Rights News: Hundreds of Immigrants Apply for “Deferred Action” Prgrm; Many Wrongfully Imprisoned People Could be Freed
Compiled by Maddie Peare, a Summer 2012 Leadership Conference Education Fund Intern Young Immigrants, in America Illegally, Line Up for Reprieve The New York Times Julia Preston In June, President Barack Obama used his executive authority to create a program … Continue reading
Civil Rights News: AG Holder’s Strong Record; Fears Persist Despite Ruling on Arizona SB1070; Court Acts Wisely on Juvenile Sentencing
Compiled by Willie Roberson, a Summer 2012 Leadership Conference Education Fund Intern Contempt Vote Will Put Focus on Atty. Gen. Eric Holder’s Record Richard A. Serrano Washington Post The House of Representatives will vote this Thursday on whether United States … Continue reading
Civil Rights News: Supreme Court Upholds Retroactivity on Fair Sentencing Act; Obama Urges Extension of Student Loan Interest Rate Reduction; Affordable Care Act Critical to People with Pre-existing Health Conditions
Compiled by David Seidman, a Summer 2012 Leadership Conference Education Fund Intern Supreme Court rules offenders covered by more lenient crack-cocaine sentences Robert Barnes Washington Post 6/21/2012 On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that the Fair Sentencing Act, a bill … Continue reading
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Tagged criminal justice, education, health care, student loans
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Civil Rights News: Transportation Law Controversy; Latino Voters React to Obama’s Support for Undocumented Youths; Use of Solitary Confinement Raising Concerns in U.S.
Compiled by Maddie Peare, a Summer 2012 Leadership Conference Education Fund Intern URBAN NATION: Cities Losing Out in Transportation Bill Debate By Ben Adler Next American City Currently, the House and the Senate are attempting to compromise on the reauthorization … Continue reading
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Tagged criminal justice, immigration, transportation
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Ending ‘Stop and Frisk” in New York City
Two advocates with the NAACP have an op-ed in Huffington Post today encouraging people to support the organization’s efforts alongside the National Action Network to end New York City’s policy of “stop and frisk”, which disproportionately affects Black and Latino men. Continue reading
Posted in Criminal Justice
Tagged criminal justice, discrimination, racial profiling, stop and frisk
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