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Thousands rallied in Washington, D.C., on Friday to protest threats to voting rights ahead of the November midterms, marking the 63rd anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. Civil rights leaders and lawmakers condemned recent voting restrictions and a Supreme Court ruling they say weakens protections for minority voters.
A new HRW report reveals that US federal agencies sharply reduced civil rights enforcement during the first year of Trump's second term, with staff cuts and policy shifts weakening protections. The report highlights significant declines in investigations and complaint resolutions across key agencies, affecting vulnerable communities.
A new Human Rights Watch report says the Trump administration has 'dismantled' federal civil rights enforcement, with major cuts at key agencies. The report highlights the loss of hundreds of lawyers and unresolved complaints, severely impacting minorities and vulnerable groups.
Heidi Beirich, former SPLC intelligence chief, faces federal charges for allegedly misusing donated funds to pay sources linked to extremist groups. The case has ignited accusations of political targeting by the Trump administration.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that weakens the Voting Rights Act, drawing sharp criticism from civil rights activists who warn of increased discrimination and restricted minority voting access. They vow to continue protests and advocacy campaigns to protect democracy.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has suspended the state's US House primary elections following a Supreme Court ruling that allows new congressional maps to be drawn, eliminating a majority-Black district. Civil rights groups have condemned the move as unlawful and confusing, particularly for voters who may have already cast ballots. The decision is part of a broader wave of redistricting across the US, sparked by political battles between Republicans and Democrats.
