NOPD Consent Decree Lifted
After 13 years, the New Orleans Police Department consent decree lifted. This milestone marks progress in police reform & accountability for the NOPD, though community skepticism about lasting change remains.
NC Court Lets GOP Maps Stand
North Carolina’s history of gerrymandering Black voting power continues as new electoral maps face legal challenges, impacting fair elections and voting rights.
NC Immigration Raids: Black Community Reactions
Recent NC immigration raids in North Carolina spark varied Black community reactions, echoing historical racial profiling and civil rights struggles. Many see parallels to Jim Crow.
Beyond Remembrance: Protecting Black Trans Lives
Protecting Black trans lives requires moving beyond remembrance to action. This fight for Black liberation demands housing, safety, and policy reform for transgender rights and systemic change.
CA’s Racially Biased Life Sentences Challenged
A landmark legal challenge is confronting racially biased life sentences in California. Stanford Law & LDF are using the CRJA to fight the Three Strikes law and promote racial justice.
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