We all know that the U.S. Constitution and some federal laws give us certain rights. For example, we have freedom of speech, the right to be free from unreasonable searches and arrests, and the right to access public accommodations. Sometimes, however, local, state...
Civil Rights Litigation
Supreme Court: LGBTQ employees are protected by Title VII
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court announced this week that the language of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting discrimination "because of sex" applies to sexual minorities, including people who are gay or openly transgender. Therefore, it is...
6 key areas where students have rights at school
Students in American schools have constitutional rights. It is true that there are areas where their rights are not as protected as those of adults, but the courts have laid out substantial, protectable rights in many areas. Students generally have the right to a...
Should DHS use face recognition technology on Americans?
The government of China is running one of the most expansive surveillance networks in history, but the United States isn't far behind. Is a society where we are constantly tracked, compared to watchlists and hauled in for legal violations the society we really...
Survey: 25.9% of undergrad women experience sexual assault
According to a recent survey by the Association of American Universities (AAU), more than a quarter of undergraduate women say that they have been sexually assaulted since starting college. That is, they were sexually touched or penetrated without their consent,...
This October, support National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and we should all work together to end bullying in school. When bullying is allowed to continue at school, it can be a civil rights issue and can also create significant suffering for victims. Moreover, bullying is not a...
The cyberbullying summit: Steps for prevention
Children and teens spend extensive hours on their phones and online. Their social lives are intertwined in texting, gaming and social media. Kids communicate through these channels in negative ways, too. Your child might receive harmful and negative content about...