Tag: Civil rights violations

Federal judge affirms Indiana University vaccine requirement

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INDIANAPOLIS — A federal judge is allowing Indiana University to continue with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all students and employees. ...

2019 death after Vegas arrest draws Floyd family, lawyer

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LAS VEGAS — Members of George Floyd’s family and their attorney said Thursday they support a federal excessive force, wrongful death and civil rights...

Family files $30M suit over deputies’ shooting of Black man

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The family of an unarmed Black man who was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies in North Carolina says he died because of the officers'...

Virginia jury awards $300k to Black woman injured by officer

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RICHMOND, Va. — A jury in Virginia has awarded $300,000 in damages to a Black woman who sued a police officer for excessive force...

Black lawmakers seek DOJ review of Louisiana State Police

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BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana's Black state lawmakers said Tuesday they are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the patterns and practices...

Iowa court: State may block abortion provider sex education

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa's high court said Wednesday that the state may refuse to allow Planned Parenthood to conduct sex education programs funded...

EXPLAINER: Why Bill Cosby’s conviction was overturned

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PHILADELPHIA — Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction was thrown out Wednesday by Pennsylvania's highest court in a ruling that swiftly freed the actor from...

Horse owners say New Mexico regulators violated civil rights

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An organization that represents thousands of racehorse owners and trainers is accusing New Mexico regulators of violating their civil rights. ...

Judge tosses most claims over clearing protesters in DC park

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has dismissed a majority of the claims filed by activists and civil liberties groups who accused the Trump administration...

1 of 2 ex-St. Louis officers convicted in civil rights case

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ST. LOUIS — A former St. Louis police officer has been convicted of a civil rights violation for beating a Black undercover officer during...