Tag: rights
How the Voting Rights Act reshaped Texas’ electoral maps by empowering voters, candidates of color
In 2002, U.S. Rep. Henry Bonilla, a Republican, nearly lost his South Texas seat to Democrat Henry Cuellar. So when the GOP used its...
Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices’ Voting Rights Act ruling
JACKSON, Miss. – At 16, Edward Blackmon Jr. was arrested during a protest for voting rights in his Mississippi hometown. He was loaded with...
The Latest: Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court recently made a significant ruling that could change how voting districts are drawn in the United States. This decision has raised...
Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at Tennessee center that trained civil rights icons
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A man named Regan Prater, who has connections to white supremacist groups, admitted in court on Monday to setting a fire...
What to know about protester rights ahead of this weekend’s ‘No Kings’ protests
As the "No Kings" protests approach, it’s crucial to understand your rights when it comes to protesting safely and legally. Whether you’re a first-time...
Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds
WASHINGTON – In a significant legal move, the Justice Department has filed a new lawsuit against Harvard University, contending that the institution's leadership has...