Legal Defense Fund

The American Civil Liberties Union petitioned a federal court in New Hampshire to reaffirm that Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, as it allegedly violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The attempted orders sought to expand exemptions and end 'birth tourism,' but legal groups argue they conflict with previous Supreme Court rulings establishing birthright citizenship.

A New York civil rights group advocates for statewide reparations, citing historical ties to slavery and systemic discrimination that contribute to a 15-fold wealth gap between Black and White residents. The NYCLU and LDF report highlights redlining, underfunded schools, and environmental inequities as root causes of persistent racial disparities.

The New York Civil Liberties Union and the Legal Defense Fund released a report outlining how historical injustices and systemic policies have exacerbated the racial wealth gap and segregation in New York State. The report supports calls for reparations amid stalled official action.

Legal challenges continue over a proposed federal mail-in voting rule stemming from President Donald Trump's March 31 executive order, which aims to restrict mail-in ballots to individuals verified as citizens. Two federal judges have blocked the order, while voting rights groups and Democrats argue it risks disenfranchising voters and violates election laws. The U.S. Postal Service is appealing the court decisions.

Legal challenges continue over a federal mail-in voting rule proposed under President Donald Trump's March 31 executive order, which aims to create a citizenship verification list for elections. Two federal judges have blocked the order, while voting rights groups and Connecticut's attorney general argue it risks disenfranchising voters and violates election administration principles.

A legal battle over a federal mail-in voting rule proposed under President Donald Trump's executive order continues, with opponents arguing it risks disenfranchising voters and violating election laws. Two federal judges have blocked the rule, while the U.S. Postal Service and voting rights groups challenge its implementation. The administration claims the measure aims to verify voter eligibility, but critics call it unconstitutional.

Two faculty unions sued Texas Tech University System over memos restricting teaching on race, sexual orientation, and gender, claiming First Amendment violations. The memos required submitting course materials on these topics and eliminated programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Five California families challenged segregated schools in the 1940s by fighting for equal education for Mexican-American children, who were placed in substandard facilities like converted cattle sheds. The Mendezes, Ramirezes, Guzmans, Estradas, and Palominos successfully opposed Orange County school districts' exclusion of Latinx students, influencing educational equity before Brown v. Board.

The Metro Council implements a ticketed system for public comments on data center bills at a July 7 meeting. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in the Trump v. Barbara case, invalidating an executive order. Private schools with vouchers have extended time to submit test scores for academic performance reporting.

A senator establishes a legal defense fund following the resignation of his close friend, Eric Swalwell, from Congress under disgraceful circumstances. The article highlights the political fallout from Swalwell's departure.