Trenton, NJ – The battle for New Jersey’s governor’s office erupted this week after Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill declared she would push LGBTQ curriculum in … Read more
TRENTON, NJ– Last week, Mikie Sherrill, a New Jersey congresswoman running for governor of New Jersey said she would not allow parents to opt their … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Municipalities that charge for access to public beaches would be required to disclose detailed financial information under a new bill introduced in … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Days before violent brawls erupted across the Jersey Shore over Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed a bill that would have … Read more
COLTS NECK, NJ — A proposed “Parents Bill of Rights” by the Colts Neck Board of Education has drawn sharp criticism from a leading LGBTQ … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to determine whether it … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported Napolean Ahmed Mbonyunkiza, a 56-year-old Rwandan national convicted of sexual abuse and linked to human rights … Read more
Trenton, NJ – Can the government tax constitutional rights? The answer apparently, is yes, and now Governor Phil Murphy wants to increase taxes on guns … Read more
Washington, DC –The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced decisive actions to align with President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at defending … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, particularly protections for the transgender community, as he warned of potential federal … Read more
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego Sheriff’s Deputy has been indicted on federal charges of violating a detainee’s civil rights and obstructing justice after allegedly … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s directive to bar individuals pardoned for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack from state … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy expressed his support for allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections, responding to a question posed by … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) took to Twitter on Monday, issuing a strong statement about the protection of women’s achievements, referencing her … Read more
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) is calling on Governor Phil Murphy to urgently pass the Immigrant … Read more
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced new measures to address the growing … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. — A former Federal Bureau of Prisons lieutenant admitted to conspiring to violate an inmate’s civil rights after directing a violent retaliation against … Read more
TRENTON, N.J.—As the high-profile manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny unfolds in New York City, the case has ignited discussions across state lines, with many New … Read more
Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts has criticized his party for supporting transgender athletes in sports, citing concerns about fairness in girls’ sports, despite voting … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — As the gender transformation and rights debate heats up on the national stage, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy reminds us that New … Read more
During a podcast Tuesday, MSNBC host Jen Psaki criticized Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina for introducing a resolution aimed at barring biological males … Read more
Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) has sparked a national conversation on women’s rights and safety, standing firm against the use of women’s restrooms by biological men … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy took to social media on Tuesday to recognize Transgender Awareness Week, an annual observance dedicated to increasing … Read more
HOBOKEN, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy visited Hoboken High School on Thursday to highlight a bill that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bipartisan bill expanding New Jersey’s Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights, requiring that sexual assault … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. — Two correctional officers from Passaic County were indicted by a federal grand jury today for violating a pretrial detainee’s civil rights and … Read more
TRENTON,NJ – In a moment that was supposed to be all about unity and pride, things didn’t go entirely according to plan when New Jersey’s … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, PA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced the arrest and indictment of Ivory S. Cousins, a 35-year-old correctional officer from West … Read more
BLAKESLEE, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement in a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort, addressing alleged consumer … Read more
Spiller supports drag queen story hour in public schools Sean Spiller, a progressive figure in New Jersey politics and the current NJEA president, is voicing … Read more
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) has issued a call for the Princeton University administration to engage … Read more
The department’s Civil Rights Division and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland work in partnership to enforce the federal voting rights … Read more
TRENTON, NJ —Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), has expressed disappointment in Target Corporation’s recent decision to not stock LGBTQ+-themed merchandise in … Read more
Andrew K. Mitchell, 60, of Sunbury, pleaded guilty in December 2023 to two counts of depriving individuals of their civil rights while acting under color … Read more
TRENTON, NJ – News broadcasts in recent weeks have highlighted horror story cases of squatters taking over homes in the New York and New Jersey … Read more
The University of California Berkeley opened an investigation into a law professor after a video spread online of her stopping a pro-Palestinian student from speaking … Read more
Last week, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R.) signed into law a first-of-its-kind ban on politicized debanking. Sponsored by Rep. Jason Zachary (R.) and Senate Majority … Read more
“The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy, and it is the right on which all other rights depend,” said Assistant Attorney General … Read more
NEWARK – At the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice’s 25th Anniversary Gala, Governor Phil Murphy expressed his administration’s ongoing efforts to empower communities of … Read more
Noted attorney Alan Dershowitz said Wednesday that Jewish students harassed by anti-Israel protesters should consider filing lawsuits if left-wing prosecutors refuse to file charges. Dershowitz’s … Read more
The Biden administration accused five Israel Defense Force (IDF) units of “gross violations of human rights” on Monday. The incidents the IDF units are accused … Read more
“Whether it is making sure a victim of sexual assault is supported while they confront their assailant in court, or ensuring a victim of a … Read more
The United Nations (U.N.) selected China — a country that perpetrates genocide and crimes against humanity — to sit on a new panel intended to … Read more
A parental rights organization filed civil-rights complaints against two school districts in Colorado on Friday, alleging they discriminated against parents by race. Parents Defending Education … Read more
Despite Beijing’s denials, China committed a flurry of grave human rights violations throughout 2023, according to new U.S. intelligence released Monday. The Chinese government was … Read more
The Biden administration ignored states’ rights to signal its “extreme” position on abortion when it filed a lawsuit challenging Idaho’s pro-life law, the state’s Attorney … Read more
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights chief called for countries to take concrete steps on reparations for people of African … Read more
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said he has made “determinations” regarding accusations that Israel violated a … Read more
A co-defendant in former President Donald Trump’s Georgia election case said Monday he would be taking legal action against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, … Read more
Former President Donald Trump accused Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina of helping Democrats by criticizing his stance on abortion. Trump said on Monday that states … Read more