Tag: civil_rights
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Media Monitor: Justice Department Probes Virginia Prosecutor Over Immigrant Cases
The Washington Post is reporting that the Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano regarding his handling of criminal defendants who are in the country illegally.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegal Justice DepartmentSteve DescanoFairfax CountyImmigrationCivil RightsPoliticsLawThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: TIME reports on Jesse Jackson's death, U.S. asylum seeker policy
TIME reports on the death of Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson at 84, and the U.S. sending asylum seekers to Cameroon, defying court orders.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaSocial IssuesSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentAfricaAsiaEuropeFilm and TVComputers and InternetEnvironment Jesse JacksonCivil Rightsdeathasylum seekersCameroonTIME
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Media Monitor: Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dies at 84
Civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at age 84, his family announced. Jackson was a prominent figure in the American civil rights movement.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaSport Jesse JacksonCivil RightsPresidential CandidateAfrican AmericanActivistDeathFrance 24
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Truman's 'Fair Deal' and Civil Rights Initiatives Highlighted
On January 5, 1949, President Harry Truman outlined his 'Fair Deal' agenda, advocating for national health insurance and civil rights, building on his 1948 reelection victory.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMilitarySocial IssuesFederal GovernmentWhite HouseCongressEconomyEmployment and LaborGeneral PoliticsConservative PartyDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyOther PartiesEurope Harry S. TrumanFair DealCivil RightsState of the UnionExecutive OrdersNATOCold WarU.S. Library of Congress
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CAIR Condemns Anti-Sharia Bill, Supports Civil Rights Complaint, Addresses Islamophobia
CAIR-Alabama denounces Sen. Tuberville's bill as an attack on religious freedom. CAIR also supports a Jewish woman's discrimination complaint and addresses anti-Muslim attacks.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMediaReligionFederal GovernmentCongressLaw EnforcementMedia Bias CAIRSharia LawTommy Tubervillereligious freedomIslamophobiacivil rightsdiscrimination
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Media Monitor: NPR Examines the Impact of Protests
NPR reports that protests, though often slow and risky, have fostered empowerment and tangible change throughout U.S. history, according to Gloria J. Browne-Marshall.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMedia NPRprotestsGloria J. Browne-MarshallA Protest History of the United Statescivil rightsVietnam Warlabor rightsNPR Code Switch
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Media Monitor: CAIR Seeks Funds for Legal Aid Surge
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reports a significant increase in requests for legal assistance and is launching a campaign to raise $460,000 in 72 hours to hire four additional attorneys.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal CAIRCouncil on American-Islamic RelationsLegal AssistanceDonationsCivil RightsAttorneysDiscrimination
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CAIR Designates Rep. Randy Fine as 'Anti-Muslim Extremist'
CAIR has designated Florida Rep. Randy Fine as an 'anti-Muslim extremist' following his rhetoric. CAIR also welcomes the cancellation of surveillance of anti-genocide groups at the University of Michigan.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalMedia CAIRRandy FineIslamophobiaUniversity of MichiganTravel BanHB2867civil rights
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Media Monitor: CAIR Announces Matching Donations
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced that donations made today, the first day of Dhul Hijjah, will be matched by a group of donors.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementMedia CAIRDhul HijjahDonationsMuslimsCivil RightsIslamPhilanthropy
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Media Monitor: CAIR to Address Challenges Facing Muslims at ICNA Convention
The Council on American-Islamic Relations is bringing a "bolder vision" to the ICNA Convention this Memorial Day Weekend to address challenges to Muslim life in America.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal CAIRICNA ConventionIslamophobiaMuslimsCivil RightsMemorial Day WeekendDefender Card
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Media Monitor: CAIR Seeks Funds to Hire More Attorneys
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has launched a campaign to raise $460,000 in 72 hours to hire four additional attorneys amid surging requests for legal assistance.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal CAIRCouncil on American-Islamic RelationsLegal AssistanceDiscriminationHate CrimesCivil RightsFundraising
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CAIR Addresses Free Speech Crackdowns, Highlights Detention of Turkish PhD Student
CAIR addresses concerns over free speech crackdowns, citing the detention of a Turkish PhD student who co-authored an op-ed supporting Palestinian rights, and reaffirms commitment to protecting First Amendment rights.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMediaLegalGeneral PoliticsLaw EnforcementMedia CrisisLegal CAIRGadier AbbasResa OturkFirst AmendmentPalestinian rightsNihad AwadCivil Rights