by Graham Carney | Nov 21, 2016 | Amicus, Courts & Judicial Interpretation, Education & Youth, Legislation
The Ninth Circuit recently held that Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act (Rehabilitation Act) could be used as tools against genetic discrimination. The case is Chadam v. Palo Alto Unified School...
by Graham Carney | Nov 11, 2016 | Amicus, Criminal Justice, Executive Branch, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Immigration, Legal History, Legislation, Racial Justice, Reproductive Rights, Sex Equality, Voting and Elections Rights
Newton’s Third Law states “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Perhaps this principle applies equally to social progress and the enlargement of freedom, inclusion, and equality in the United States of America. Our history is littered with...
by Graham Carney | Oct 20, 2016 | Amicus, Courts & Judicial Interpretation, Criminal Justice
Marijuana and the Right to Bear Arms: Is It Time for a Change? This November, nine states will have marijuana initiatives on their ballots. Five of these states—Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada—will be voting on marijuana legalization for...
by Graham Carney | Oct 11, 2016 | Amicus, Courts & Judicial Interpretation, Criminal Justice, Racial Justice, Voting and Elections Rights, Weekly News Roundup
Federal Judge Extends Voter Registration Deadline Due to Hurricane Matthew A federal judge ordered the voter registration deadline to be extended contrary to the Governor’s wishes due to the impact of the hurricane on Florida citizens. District Court Judge Mark...
by Graham Carney | Apr 15, 2016 | Amicus, Human Rights
As we approach November, with presidential candidates jockeying for our support, civil rights and civil liberties advocates have reason to be concerned. Last month, Donald Trump suggested a desire to “broaden” the laws to allow torture. After the Brussels attacks, Ted...
