Civil Rights

“Have no doubt about it: Donald Trump’s policies, if implemented, would trigger a constitutional crisis.” Those are strong words from the country’s largest nonprofit civil liberties group that strives to remain nonpartisan. The American Civil Liberties Union has taken a hard stance against President Donald Trump’s policy proposals - and…

With all the media hype about negative police interactions with citizens, it’s always good to educate yourself on your rights when you encounter law enforcement. It’s important to note that laws can vary from state to state, and there are different rules for checkpoints and when you’re entering the United…

It’s been a little more than 53 years since former President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the historic Civil Rights Act. So, how far has America come in reaching the equality that the law set to create? Researchers conclude it’s a mixed bag of progress, but there’s still a ways to…

In the United States, recording police officers while on duty in public places is a right that’s protected by the First Amendment. Unfortunately, not all police officers are aware of that fact, and many people get arrested every year for simply doing something they are allowed by law to do.…

Police officers are trusted with enforcing the law and ensuring public safety, both of which can be daunting and dangerous tasks. No matter how challenging the job is, officers must do both within the confines of the law and the rights afforded to citizens under the U.S. Constitution. Do you…

If you ever feel like you have been the victim of discrimination, or if you believe the police or a local government have violated your rights, you might be in need of a civil rights lawyer. A civil rights attorney focuses on cases that include gender equality, human rights, discrimination…

President Donald Trump signed a religious freedom executive order recently that had civil rights groups vehemently preparing to file lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the new law. But that was before the American Civil Liberties Union got the see the text of the order. Lucky for President Trump and the…

The now viral video of a bloodied and beaten Kentucky doctor being dragged off a United Airlines flight because it was overbooked has sparked widespread controversy - and no shortage of opinions on both sides of the aisle. There’s some question as to whether United’s actions are legal, but more…

Reports across the United States find time and again that police officers stop African-American drivers for minor traffic infractions in an attempt to find drugs, guns or other illegal contraband because the officer believes African-Americans are more likely to carry illegal things (when, in reality, studies have shown this to…