Harvard University is under fire after a federal probe concluded that the prestigious school failed to shield Jewish students from harassment. The investigation, carried out by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights, uncovered a troubling pattern of antisemitism o
California is in hot water with the federal government over its stance on transgender athletes in school sports. The U. S. Department of Education has accused the state of violating the civil rights of female students by allowing transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity. Th
The Trump administration has stepped into a legal battle involving a Jewish professor. The professor, Leah Garrett, works at CUNY's Hunter College. She claims that she faced a hostile work environment due to antisemitic protests on campus. These protests happened after the Hamas attacks on Israel in
The US Education Department is undergoing significant changes. These changes have left many families worried about their pending civil rights complaints. There are around 12, 000 cases waiting to be addressed. These cases involve students and parents who claim they were treated unfairly based on the
In the heart of the Jim Crow South, two Black surgeons left lasting marks on their community. The first was Thomas H. Brewer, Sr. In 1956, Brewer was a well-respected doctor and community leader in Columbus, Georgia. His life was cut short when a white business owner shot and killed him. The kil
The Department of Justice saw a major shakeup in its voting rights unit. All senior managers in the voting section were removed. This move was part of a larger effort to reshape the civil rights division. The changes started soon after a Trump ally took the helm of the division. The new leader sent
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is undergoing a significant transformation. Many lawyers and staff are leaving. This is happening because the new leadership has different priorities. The new head, Harmeet K. Dhillon, has made it clear that the division will focus on new types of ca
Harvard University is in a tough spot. The Trump administration is trying to pull a lot of money from the school. This is because Harvard refused to follow some demands from the government. The school has decided to fight back by taking legal action. The administration wants to freeze billions of d
Across the United States, people gathered to voice their concerns about the current administration's policies. These events were not just about showing disapproval. They were about standing up for what many believe are fundamental American values. These protests happened in big cities and small t
Protesters gathered in cities and towns across the United States to express their discontent with the current administration. The focus was on what they see as threats to the nation's democratic principles. The events varied widely. Some took the form of marches, like the one through midtown Manhat
