Protections

TikTok Reopens in U.S. after Trump Pledges Executive Order, Promising First Amendment Protections

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WASHINGTON — TikTok has started to restore its services in the U.S. after a brief, voluntarily initiated shutdown. The popular video-sharing app faced a potential ban due to national security concerns linked to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. This administrative halt came just before a Supreme Court endorsement of the legislation designed to curtail its operations. By late Sunday, TikTok was back online, attributing the recovery to a promise from President-elect Donald Trump, who has foreseen issuing an executive order aimed at keeping the platform operational in the U.S. The reopening provides relief to over … Read more

Kentucky District Chief Judge Danny C. Reeves Overturns Expanded Title IX Protections, Citing Constitutional Concerns

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Lexington, KY — Eastern Kentucky’s U.S. District Court Chief Judge Danny C. Reeves recently issued a controversial ruling, overturning a Biden administration rule that updated Title IX protections to include discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Appointed by former President George W. Bush in 2001, Reeves has gained attention for his judicial perspective on civil rights and educational law. Born in August 1957 in Corbin, Kentucky, Reeves built a distinguished law career after obtaining his undergraduate degree from Eastern Kentucky University followed by a Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law. … Read more

Bangladesh Hosts National Dialogue to Enhance Legal Protections Against Gender-Based Violence, Urges Societal and Legal Reforms

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – As part of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Bangladesh commenced a pivotal national dialogue in Dhaka on November 24, 2024, aimed at bolstering the legal measures to safeguard women and girls from violence. This conference was initiated by the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, in partnership with both local and international bodies including the United Nations in Bangladesh, spotlighting an urgent call for meticulously crafted laws and measured enforcement. Associate Professor of Law at the University of Dhaka, Taslima Yasmin, delivered the keynote address, advocating for a … Read more

Abortion Rights Advocates in Arizona Plot Legislative Strategy to Align State Laws with New Constitutional Protections

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Abortion rights activists in Arizona are setting their sights on overturning state laws that they argue contradict the newfound constitutional right to an abortion, though they face a challenging political landscape dominated by the Republican majority in both state chambers. At the core of the controversy is the ongoing effort to repeal Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban through legal challenges and legislative changes. Last session, following the approval of Proposition 139 which amended the state constitution in favor of abortion rights, the ACLU along with Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights initiated legal action … Read more