Bill would update Civil Rights Act and Fair Housing Act. President Biden released a statement praising the Equality Act, a new bill put forward by the House of…
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Supreme Court Returns from Winter Break
Conference today, oral arguments next week. The Supreme Court is meeting on Friday in a conference session after their winter break. In their discussions, they will be giving…
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Justice Department Continues Civil Rights Investigation
Drops the admissions discrimination lawsuit brought by previous administration. The Biden administration announced that it would be reversing another action of the prior administration on Wednesday, as the…
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President Delivers Inaugural Address
Mainly focused on America coming together. On Wednesday President Biden delivered his first speech as president to the nation. After being sworn into office on a family Bible…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Presidential Proclamation
Encourages Americans “to recommit themselves to Dr. King’s dream by engaging in acts of service to others” Official Proclamation from President Donald Trump That God would work in…
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Title IX Bill Introduced by Representatives
Seeks protection for biologically female student-athletes. Representatives Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii and Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma introduced legislation this week to make Title IX protections specific to female…
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Interior Department Creates New National Monument
Commemorates civil rights activists Medgar and Myrlie Evers’ Home. U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced this past week the acquisition and dedication of the Medgar and…
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Supreme Court Hears Final Case of the Week
Major case has freedom of religion versus anti-discrimination. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the final case of the week, Fulton v. City of Philadelphia.…
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President Clarifies Statements on White Supremacy
Reiterates condemnation of all white supremacists. Following the first presidential debate, in which the moderator questioned the president’s stance on white supremacy, President Trump directly condemned white supremacy…
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Interior Adds New Site to Civil Rights Network
A.D. King House in Alabama memorialized. The Department of the Interior announced on Thursday that A.D. King’s house had been added to the African American Civil Rights Network.…
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