Progressives in North Carolina speak out against ‘race-baiting’ immigration bill
A bill that would prohibit communities from becoming so-called sanctuaries for people in the country illegally and that would limit the types of acceptable personal ...
Louisiana city considers fining people for saggy pants
The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana is cautioning the Opelousas City Council, which is considering an ordinance creating penalties for saggy or low-riding pants.
...Laverne Cox stands with transgender student appealing 'manifesting' prostitution conviction
A student and activist at Arizona State University is appealing her conviction under Phoenix’s "manifesting" intent to engage in prostitution ordinance.
Monica Jones is seeking ...
Wisconsin lawmakers call on ICE to stop racial profiling at courthouses
Wisconsin state Reps. Cory Mason, D-Racine, and Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa, D-Milwaukee, joined by other 20 Assembly Democrats, wrote to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
Hispanic hunters accuse Minnesota DNR of racial profiling
Eight Hispanic hunters who were accused of being illegal residents during last year’s deer season have filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Minnesota Department of ...
George Zimmerman arrested today for felony assault
George Zimmerman was arrested today and charged with assault after deputies were called to the home where he lived with his girlfriend, who claimed he ...
Celebrity-store partnerships run risks
When big-name celebrities pair up with big businesses, customers often believe the adage: You are the company you keep.
Rap artist Jay-Z is learning that ...
Gun group raises $12,000 for Zimmerman to buy guns, security system
An Ohio firearms group has raised more than $12,000 for George Zimmerman to buy guns or a security system, according to The Associated Press. Zimmerman was acquitted ...
Racial profiling in Arizona? There’s an app to report that
The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona has released a smartphone app for reporting abuse under the state’s racial profiling law.
The app is part ...
Civil rights case against Arizona sheriff can move forward
A judge has dismissed an Arizona sheriff’s office from a lawsuit alleging the agency carried out a pattern of discrimination against Latinos in its immigration ...