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We're Proud and Free and Always Will Be

The Supreme Court ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti was devastating for the trans community, but it will not impact health care for trans people in Nevada, who still have every right under our state’s Constitution and laws that we had last Pride Month.

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Nationwide Injunction Ruling is Troubling, but Limited

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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

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Lombardo seeks to turn back time on criminal justice reforms

Legislation touted Tuesday by Gov. Joe Lombardo and law enforcement officials from Northern Nevada would turn back the clock on modest reforms passed by lawmakers with bipartisan support in 2019.

Livestreaming Police is a Critical First Amendment Right

It is critical that the courts maintain robust First Amendment protections for people to record, share, and stream police interactions. Our ability to speak about police abuses depends on it.

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School is For Learning — Including Learning About Race and Gender

A student and two teachers in Oklahoma share how a new censorship bill has curtailed important discussions about race and gender in the classroom.

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Kyle Rittenhouse Didn’t Act Alone: Law Enforcement Must Be Held Accountable

The massive show of force from 40 law enforcement agencies in Kenosha didn’t make anyone safer.

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ICE’s Detention Oversight System Needs an Overhaul

Effective oversight and transparency are not enough, we need to shut down ICE's mass immigration detention machine.

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Congress Can’t Discriminate Against Puerto Rico Residents Just Because They Live There

The Supreme Court can and should ensure all residents of U.S. territories can access the same benefits and rights they’re entitled to.

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The Final Religious Request of a Man on Death Row is in the Supreme Court’s Hands

Texas won’t allow pastor to pray aloud or “lay hands on” John Ramirez as he dies.

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How the FBI Spied on Orange County Muslims – And Attempted to Get Away With It

In 2006, the FBI sent an informant to pose as a convert and spy on one of the country's largest Muslim communities.

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People Who Would Benefit from A Pathway to Citizenship Send Message to Congress

Congress has a real opportunity to deliver a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants.

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My School is Shaming Girls’ Bodies

It’s time to understand that shaming girls is harmful and discriminatory and makes it unnecessarily stressful for us to get an education.

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