This Week in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: March 19
Welcome to This Week in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. This week, the Supreme Court is poised to consider […]
Ames Semi-Final Round – March 19, 2018
Welcome to CR-CL’s Ames Live Blog! “The Ames Competition is one of the most prestigious competitions for appellate brief writing
It’s Abortion Providers, Not CPCs, Whose Free Speech Rights Are Being Violated
The Supreme Court is about to hear an anti-choice challenge to a California law regulating sham “crisis pregnancy centers,” clinics
Dropped Connections: The Barriers to Communication Created by Video Visitation
While video visitation promises convenience, the equipment and technology involved may in fact create barriers to access. Those who do not have the requisite equipment or the newest software may see their visitation opportunities significantly curtailed.
This Week in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: March 12
Welcome to This Week in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. This week, the Sixth Circuit ruled that Title VII sex
A Wildcat Strike in West Virginia: What Striking Educators Teach Us about Fighting for Workers’ Rights in Dire Times
The statewide teachers’ strike that closed West Virginia schools for nine consecutive days moved closer to resolution on Tuesday when
Minority Report: Why We Should Question Predictive Policing
Last week, The Verge published an independent investigation into New Orleans’ system of predictive policing, which was developed by Palantir
Family Disunification: How Family Courts Are Tearing Undocumented Parents and Their Children Apart
When President Trump made his “shithole” countries comment earlier this year, he revealed the ugly undercurrent of racism that has
This Week in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: March 5
Welcome to This Week in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. This week saw First Amendment challenges, ongoing labor disputes, and
Over 50 Years Later, the Civil Rights Act Evolves
In a win for LGBTQ rights, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals decided Zarda v. Altitude Express, Inc. on February
What Our Current Emphasis on DACA Recipients Says About the Overall Immigration Debate
On February 26, a California district court judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot revoke DACA recipients’ work authorization without