It’s Not the Principle, It’s the Party
The GOP speaks pretty words about freedom, but what do they really care about? It’s not the principle, it’s the party.
Civil Rights
Justin Amash Sponsors Bill That’d Let Ordinary People Sue Police for Civil Rights Violations
U.S. Rep. Amash is leading an effort to overturn a decades-old doctrine that makes it nearly impossible for people to sue police officers who break the law in brutal ways.
Trump Administration Backs Catholic Charity Which Refuses to Work With Same-Sex Couples
The Trump administration has lent its support to Catholic Social Services’ lawsuit against Philadelphia.
Attorneys General Sue Over Betsy DeVos’s New Sexual Assault Rules for Schools
Under DeVos, the Department of Education wants to let student rapists cross-examine their accusers.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Wants Police to Step Up Against Excessive Force
Gov. Whitmer wants police departments across the state to implement policies requiring officers to stop their colleagues from using excessive force during arrests.
Churches Say Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s Stay-at-Home Order Violates Constitution
The lawsuit wants churches to be treated the same as commercial businesses under Walz’s re-opening plan for the state.
Lawsuits Against San Fran Police Department Allege Discrimination
San Francisco police have long claimed discrimination in promotion process.
Kentucky Pastor Sues Gov. Andy Beshear for Citing Churchgoers on Easter Sunday
Jack Roberts, pastor of Maryville Baptist Church, says the state selectively issued churchgoers tickets on Easter Sunday.
Michigan Conservation Groups Sue Gov. Whitmer Over Motorboat Restrictions
The MUCC says its members’ financial and mental well-being have been damaged by Whitmer’s order restricting motorboating.
Relationship Between Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
According to the United Nations, human rights apply to all humans regardless of sex, ethnicity, race, nationality, language, religion and other statuses.