Civil Rights Law 
Politicizing the Voting Rights Act – Politico.com
The Voting Rights Act was signed into law in 1965. Historic in nature, the civil rights law sought to end decades of racial discrimination that prevented minorities from fully exercising their constitutional right to vote. In 1982, I helped lead … Continue reading
Sarah Palin On Chick-Fil-A: Republican Shows Support Amid Gay Rights Debate – Huffington Post
“President Obama’s support for marriage equality marks an important moment for civil rights in America,” said Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), who co-sponsored legislation that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). “We simply can …
DOJ drops sexual abuse civil rights investigation citing ‘conflict of interest’ – Daily Caller
MOBILE, Ala. — A Freedom of Information Act request last week showed that the Department of Justice dropped a sexual abuse civil rights investigation the day after President Barack Obama’s inauguration, citing “conflict of interest.”
Gay rights are not civil rights – GoDanRiver.com
Civil rights injustice is about denying people rights because … At this writing, The Defense of Marriage Act is the law of the land. It is also a fact that it is not being enforced at this present time. It … Continue reading
Davis: Civil rights not violated by voter ID laws – Montgomery Advertiser
WASHINGTON — New state voter ID laws don’t violate minorities’ civil rights and are necessary to ensure fair elections, former Alabama congressman Artur Davis said Thursday. Davis, a former Democrat who switched to the GOP in May and has …
Alabama seeks Voting Rights Act clearance of redistricting plan – Reuters
“This is about Republicans staying in power, pure and simple.” The Voting Rights Act, passed during the civil rights struggles of the 1960s, was deemed necessary to fortify existing federal anti-discrimination laws, including the 15th Amendment …
Alabama seeks Voting Rights Act clearance of redistricting plan – Reuters UK
“This is about Republicans staying in power, pure and simple.” The Voting Rights Act, passed during the civil rights struggles of the 1960s, was deemed necessary to fortify existing federal anti-discrimination laws, including the 15th Amendment …
Civil Rights museum seeking oral histories of the movement – Savannah Morning News
“The role Savannah played (in the civil rights movement) , somewhat unique from other cities because it involved a number of local people, including W.W. Law, Malcolm Maclean, Hosea Williams and Earl Shinhoster, all united to do the right thing.
Judge dismisses all claims but one in civil rights case against Sheriff Amerson – Anniston Star
A federal judge has dismissed all but one of the claims in a federal civil rights case against Calhoun County Sheriff … m going to be able to find from that video tape, as a matter of law, that it … Continue reading
Former District of Columbia Department of Corrections Officer Sentenced to 10 Months in Jail for Civil Rights Violation – FBI Press Room (press release)
“This prosecution demonstrates our commitment to holding everyone, including members of law enforcement, accountable for violating the civil rights of others,” said U.S. Attorney Machen. “Most law enforcement officers meet the high standard we set …
