Resilience

Court Overrules Trump’s Anti-Trans Passport Ban, Championing Rights and Resilience Amidst Growing Legislative Battles

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Baltimore, Maryland — Recent events have escalated discussions around transgender rights, leading to a clash of opinions and legal battles that reflect the ongoing struggle for equality. Amid growing tensions, instances of hateful rhetoric against trans individuals have emerged, raising concerns about potential violence targeting marginalized communities. Advocacy groups and journalists have stepped in to clarify the facts and counter misinformation. In a significant legal development, the First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an earlier injunction against the Trump administration’s passport policy that sought to prevent transgender individuals from obtaining passports that reflect their … Read more

Fear and Resilience: LA’s Immigrant Community Reels as Supreme Court Eases Racial Profiling Rules

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Los Angeles, California — Fear has become a constant companion for Brian Gavidia since federal immigration agents confronted him three months ago, leaving him shaken and questioning his security as a U.S. citizen. Gavidia, 29, was at a tow yard he leases for his small car dealership when he became the target of a seemingly routine immigration raid, which turned confrontational and traumatic. Gavidia, a plaintiff in a significant lawsuit initiated by the ACLU and various immigrant advocacy organizations, alleges that the actions of the Trump administration reflect blatant racial profiling as part of its … Read more

Advocating Oceans: A Summer Fellowship Shapes Understanding of IUU Fishing and Community Resilience in Indonesia

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Jakarta, Indonesia – An immersive legal experience in international law and environmental policy unfolded for a fellow at the Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative (IOJI) this summer, thanks to the support of the GWC and the David Harrison Innovations in Water and Energy Law & Policy Fellowship. This opportunity allowed the fellow to explore the critical confluence of environmental sustainability, maritime security, and human rights in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. During the fellowship, the participant produced a detailed report that addressed the pressing issue of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The research … Read more

Community Honors Paul Coe: A Legacy of Resilience in the Fight for Aboriginal Rights

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Cowra, Australia — Paul Coe, a dedicated advocate for Aboriginal rights and one of the founding members of the Aboriginal Legal Service, has been honored as a resilient Wiradjuri elder who left an indelible mark on the quest for Aboriginal self-determination. Coe passed away on July 29 at the age of 76, and his contributions to social justice were celebrated at a heartfelt farewell attended by about 400 people at the Erambie Aboriginal Mission, where he spent his childhood. At the memorial service, his son, Paul Coe Jr., reflected on the adversities his father faced … Read more