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Court Upholds Controversial Censorship Law, Sparking Outcry from South Carolina Education Advocates

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Columbia, South Carolina — A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at overturning a law in South Carolina that critics say censors discussions of race and Black history in the state’s public schools. The U.S. District Court’s ruling on Budget Proviso 1.79 is a setback for educators, students, and advocates who argue it undermines the educational environment and marginalizes the experiences of Black communities. The lawsuit, filed earlier this year by various stakeholders including educators, students, and the NAACP South Carolina State Conference, challenged the legality of the Budget Proviso. The plaintiffs contended that … Read more

DHS Defends Controversial Courtroom Arrests Amid Class-Action Lawsuit from Immigrant Advocates

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is facing scrutiny after a class-action lawsuit was filed, challenging its practice of arresting immigrants at their court hearings. The lawsuit, lodged in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, claims that this approach undermines rights afforded to individuals under immigration law and the U.S. Constitution. In response to the lawsuit, Tricia McLaughlin, the assistant secretary for public affairs at Homeland Security, defended the arrests, asserting that they provide a safer environment for law enforcement officers. She noted that immigrants appearing in court undergo security screenings, which makes … Read more