Rights

San Diego Judge Awards $1.5 Million to Family After Border Patrol Violated Rights of 9-Year-Old Girl and Brother

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San Diego, California – A family has been awarded $1.5 million by a federal judge in San Diego after ruling that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) violated the rights of a 9-year-old girl and her brother while they were attempting to cross into the U.S. The judge, Gonzalo Curiel, found that the actions of CBP during their detention and interrogation for 34 hours in March 2019 violated their 4th Amendment rights, which protect against unreasonable search and seizure. The family’s lawyer, Joseph McMullen, described the treatment of the children as “outrageous” and stated that … Read more

Woman Fights for Abortion Rights in NC, Urges Support for Biden Reelection

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Amanda Zurawski, an advocate for abortion rights, embarked on a tour across North Carolina to campaign for the reelection of President Joe Biden and to advocate for federal abortion protections for women. Zurawski shared her personal experience in Texas, where she suffered from sepsis due to a lack of medical intervention following a miscarriage. During her tour, Zurawski visited major cities in North Carolina including Durham and Charlotte, where she engaged in discussions with doctors and voters. The primary objective of her campaign was to ensure that North Carolina maintains accessible abortion … Read more

Assistant Principal Files Lawsuit Against Rapid City School District, Alleging Violation of Civil Rights

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Rapid City, South Dakota – The assistant principal of Rapid City Central High School has filed a lawsuit against the Rapid City Area School District and its school board, alleging a violation of her civil rights. Jennifer Griffin claims that her superior, Mike Talley, engaged in grooming behavior to initiate a sexual relationship with her. In response, the district has released a statement acknowledging the lawsuit and the allegations of sexual harassment, asserting that they appropriately addressed Griffin’s formal complaint in accordance with Title IX regulations. The district asserts that it provides annual sexual harassment … Read more

Covington Man Files Lawsuit against City and Police Officers, Alleging Violation of Civil Rights through Excessive Force

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COVINGTON, Ky. – A man has filed a lawsuit against the City of Covington and several police officers alleging that his civil rights were violated due to excessive force. Anthony Wynn’s attorney has brought forth the lawsuit, targeting both the city and all police officers and staff involved in the alleged violation. According to the lawsuit, the incident took place in January 2021 when Wynn was sitting in the back seat of a car driven by a friend who was pulled over for failing to use a turn signal. The lawsuit claims that Officer John … Read more