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Justice
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There are rules protecting children in immigration detention. Trump’s tax law seeks to override them.
The spending bill paves the way for longer periods of detention, which advocates say could weaken established safety standards for children.
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Supreme Court ruling allows Trump to gut Education Dept., sparking fears for vulnerable students
Critics warn mass layoffs will weaken civil rights enforcement, leaving marginalized youth — including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and those with disabilities — without federal protections.
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The care work of the courtroom: How women lawyers are fighting to keep immigrants safe
Women immigration lawyers approach their cases and their own communities with empathy and education — while navigating policies meant to deter and detain.
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‘We are not believed’: For Black women, the ‘Diddy’ verdict is a reminder of justice denied
Despite convictions on prostitution counts, Sean Combs’ acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering sparked outrage — and a painful review of whose trauma is taken seriously.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs found not guilty on most serious counts, guilty on two others
A jury found Sean “Diddy” Combs not guilty on two counts of sex trafficking and a count of racketeering, and guilty on two counts of transportation for purposes of prostitution.
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Miquelle West grew up with a mother in prison. Then she helped set her free.
Decades of advocacy paid off when her mother, Michelle West, walked out after nearly 32 years behind bars.
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EEOC nominee would likely lead ‘real retreat’ from agency’s civil rights mission
Andrea Lucas is appearing before a Senate panel on Wednesday and is expected to be confirmed as EEOC chair. The Trump nominee wants to revisit agency guidance related to pregnancy and gender identity.
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Nowhere in the world to run: The international law ripping children from their mothers
The Hague Abduction Convention was meant to reunite mothers and children. Instead, it's often used by allegedly abusive fathers to tear them apart.
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Harvey Weinstein convicted in retrial as push for #MeToo accountability continues
In a New York court, the former Hollywood studio head has been found guilty of one charge; he was acquitted on a second and a mistrial was declared on the third.
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These mothers fought for their sons killed by police. Now they’re fighting for the country.
The Mothers Against Police Brutality are bringing their individual experiences of tragedy together to empower police reform.