Civil rights advocates brace for a radical shift in Justice Department priorities under Sessions and Trump
by Del Quentin Wilbur November 18, 2016 Under the Obama administration, the Justice Department’s civil rights division was rebuilt into what former Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr. called the agency’s “crown jewel.” But many civil rights
A Wave of Harassment After Trump’s Victory
by Anna North November 18, 2016 Hundreds of incidents of harassment and intimidation have been reported across the country since Election Day. Below are just a few: • In Wellsville, N.Y., a softball dugout
LA County proposal aims to quickly address hate crimes
by Leslie Berestein-Rojas November 21, 2016 Los Angeles County supervisors are expected to vote Tuesday on a motion aimed at combating hate crime after several suspected incidents were reported following the Nov. 8 presidential
Andrew Cuomo Creates Special Unit To Investigate Post-Election Surge In Hate Crimes
by Rebecca Shapiro November 21, 2016 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) plans to investigate the uptick in hate crimesthat have occurred in the state since the presidential election, he announced Sunday. Speaking before
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