Minorities

Lawsuit Challenges SEPTA’s Service Cuts, Claiming Discrimination Against Low-Income Communities and Racial Minorities

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PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit has been filed against the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) over its recent decision to cut 32 bus routes and shorten 16 others. The changes have raised concerns about their impact on minority and low-income communities, as the plaintiffs argue the adjustments violate Pennsylvania’s equal protection clause and state civil rights laws. Plaintiff attorney Bochetto claims that SEPTA’s own equity study shows the service changes disproportionately affect racial minorities and economically disadvantaged communities. “Their own report admits it,” Bochetto stated, emphasizing the study’s findings. However, SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch defended the … Read more

Pakistan Halts Investigation into Blasphemy Law Misuse, Deepening Woes for Religious Minorities

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Islamabad, Pakistan — The plight of religious minorities, particularly Christians, has once again come to the forefront following the suspension of an investigation into the misuse of the country’s contentious blasphemy laws. These laws have long been criticized for facilitating abuses against vulnerable groups, generating both fear and anger among communities around the nation. Justice Ishaq Khan of Islamabad’s High Court had previously prompted an investigation into the abuse of the blasphemy laws after the release of a police report titled “The Blasphemy Business.” This document unveiled troubling details about criminal elements that have exploited … Read more

Justice Served: Judge Denounces Trump Administration’s Discrimination Against Minorities

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has publicly accused the Trump administration of engaging in discriminatory practices against minority communities. During a recent court ruling, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta highlighted what he described as systemic bias that has disproportionately affected people of color in various federal policies and programs. Judge Mehta’s comments emerged in the context of a ruling on a case involving immigration policies that critics say disproportionately impacted Hispanic and Black individuals. Within his decision, the judge stated, “My duty is to call it out,” emphasizing the importance of addressing inequities in … Read more

Minorities Remain Underrepresented in Georgia’s Judicial Appointments and Elections, Study Finds

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Atlanta, GA – A recent study sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by minority judicial candidates in Georgia, revealing a stark disparity in the success rates of these candidates compared to their white counterparts in attaining judgeships through appointments and elections in 2024. The analysis, focusing on midyear data, illustrates that minority candidates aspiring to become judges are significantly less likely than whites to be appointed by the governor or elected in state contests. Data indicates that, in the current year, minority judicial hopefuls were seven times less likely to receive a gubernatorial appointment … Read more