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Justice
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The 19th Explains: What’s next for New York’s Adult Survivors Act on sexual assault
How a New York law created a look-back window for sexual violence cases — and might do so again in the future.
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First Native Hawaiian woman confirmed as federal judge
Judge Shanlyn A.S. Park’s confirmation marks a historic step forward in representation for Indigenous people and continues Democrats’ efforts to expand the number of women in federal judge positions.
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They were prosecuted for using drugs while pregnant. But it may not have been a crime.
Dozens of women in Mississippi have faced child abuse crimes that, based on existing state law, they may not have committed. -
The Spelman College community has stood in solidarity with Palestinians for years
Students and faculty at the historically Black women's college feel a connection to the racial, economic and gender injustices they say Palestinians face.
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Mistrial declared in case of ex-detective involved in raid that killed Breonna Taylor
A federal jury deadlocked in the federal civil rights trial of ex-detective Brett Hankison, who was charged with using unconstitutional and excessive force in the botched March 2020 raid of Taylor’s home.
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New book explores the influences behind the life and work of bell hooks
An excerpt from ‘bell hooks’ Spiritual Vision’ by The 19th’s Nadra Nittle examines the late feminist's views on the role of religion in women’s liberation.
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SCOTUS looks for clarity in domestic violence and Second Amendment case
Last year, the Supreme Court set a new standard for gun regulation. Now, in United States v. Rahimi, justices don’t know how it applies to domestic violence.
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Survivors don’t want Supreme Court to ignore threat that firearms pose in domestic violence cases
Justices are hearing oral arguments in United States v. Rahimi, which centers on the constitutionality of a federal law barring those with standing domestic violence restraining orders from possessing guns.
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Missouri becomes the 14th state with a majority-women supreme court
Abortion and gender-affirming care for trans youth could be among the issues the court faces.
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‘This is a make or break moment’: Tennessee families ask Supreme Court to take on gender-affirming care
For the first time, attorneys working for LGBTQ+ rights have asked the Supreme Court to rule on a gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth.