Civil Rights Law
High court splits its verdict on Arizona immigration law – Reuters
CONCERN FROM MEXICO Arizona borders Mexico, where the foreign ministry issued a statement assailing the high political costs it said were attached to such laws and voicing concern for the civil rights of Mexicans living in or visiting U.S …
Justice Dept. sets up hotline for civil rights concerns on immigration verification in Arizona – Washington Post
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has set up a hotline for the public to report potential civil rights concerns regarding the Arizona law that requires police to check the immigration status of those they stop for other reasons. The hotline … Continue reading
Immigrant Rights Groups Unhappy With Supreme Court’s Mixed Decision – New York Times Blogs
Parts of those laws also were on pause pending the outcome of the Supreme Court case. Civil rights groups that separately challenged the law over concerns that it would lead to rights abuses said their lawsuits would go on. Even … Continue reading
Civil rights are a do-it-yourself project – Examiner
It teaches her how to make a decision and act on it quickly. It gives her a sense of pride … What I’m talking about is buttons, scars and fears. Victims have civil rights, too. So before gays continue trying … Continue reading
Politicians’ reactions following immigration law crackdown – msnbc.com
(KRNV & MyNews4.com) — After key parts of Arizona’s immigration law were struck down (with the exception of … Arizona should not enforce the provision in a way that undermines civil rights. Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Gov.
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Announces Field Briefing on Civil Rights Effects of State Immigration Laws – StreetInsider.com
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The United States Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public field briefing on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. CT to hear testimony on the effects of recently enacted state immigration laws on … Continue reading
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Announces Field Briefing on Civil Rights Effects of State Immigration Laws – YAHOO!
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The United States Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public field briefing on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. CT to hear testimony on the effects of recently enacted state immigration …
High court rejects part of Arizona immigration law – msnbc.com
But several lawmakers and civil rights groups said the part of the law left in place by the high court was an invitation to racial profiling. The court announced that Thursday would be the last day of rulings this term, … Continue reading
Obama Arizona Immigration Law Reaction: President Comments On Supreme Court Ruling – Huffington Post
Going forward, we must ensure that Arizona law enforcement officials do not enforce this law in a manner that undermines the civil rights of Americans, as the Court’s decision recognizes. Furthermore, we will continue to enforce our …
Civil rights focus of Tuesday public hearing – Holland Sentinel
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights will hold a public hearing on the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers at Holland City Hall, 270 S. River Ave. During the hearing the department will take public … Continue reading