How California’s Embrace of a Tough-on-Crime Measure May Undo a Decade of Reform
The passage of Prop 36 marks a return to harsher punishments for some drug and theft crimes. Advocates worry it will also lead to a surge in prison populations.
Cutting 'race and ethnicity' from ABA's law school diversity rules goes too far, critics say
Eliminating the terms “race and ethnicity” from the American Bar Association’s law school accreditation rules will hobble longstanding efforts to bring in diverse students and faculty, critics warned in public comments on the proposal.
Tucson neighborhood gets rid of racist housing rules
Various Tucson neighborhoods have rules saying non-white people can’t live there and one Midtown neighborhood association is getting rid of their rules.
Nevada Latinos have more voting power than ever. Here's what that means for 2024 - The Nevada Independent
Nevada’s Latino community has more influence than ever in the upcoming 2024 elections. Discover what this means for their voting power and the broader political landscape.
Bodycam video shows fatal shooting of teen with autism as he approaches California deputy with a gardening tool | CNN
California sheriff’s deputies fatally shot a teenager with autism who was holding a gardening tool over the weekend, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and a family attorney said.
Guest Post – Mental Health Awareness: What is Racial Battle Fatigue? - The Scholarly Kitchen
As we strive for a more equitable and inclusive future, how can we foster the well-being and potential of every individual, regardless of their ethnic or racial background?
House demands mountain of documents from Harvard in antisemitism investigation | CNN Business
Lawmakers investigating Harvard University’s response to antisemitism are demanding the Ivy League school turn over a treasure trove of documents in two weeks.
Activist who succeeded in ending affirmative action targets law firms' diversity efforts
A conservative activist who led the campaign against affirmative action in college admissions is suing two major law firms for fellowships that they offer to increase diversity in the legal profession.
How the SCOTUS decision to eliminate affirmative action affect AZ
Affirmative action has long been controversial. Proponents say it’s a way to address historical discrimination. On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in two cases to strike down race as a factor in admissions processes.The decision's impact will be tough to measure in nine states, including Arizona, that already bar public universities from considering race in admissions.Since 2010, Arizona hasn’t allowed public universities to consider race. But private universities were still able to, to an extent.
Affirmative action is out in higher education. What comes next for college admissions?
Colleges across the country will be forced to stop considering race in admissions under Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling, ending affirmative action policies that date back decades.
The Supreme Court has ruled against Alabama's defense of an electoral map drawn by the state's Republican-dominated legislature. Black voters had challenged the law as racially discriminatory.
Supreme Court orders voting maps redrawn in Alabama to accommodate Black voters | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Alabama officials to redraw the state’s congressional map to allow an additional Black majority district to account for the fact that the state is 27% Black.
US Supreme Court takes up bid to revive South Carolina voting map deemed racially biased
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a bid by South Carolina officials to revive a Republican-crafted voting map that a lower court said had unconstitutionally "exiled" 30,000 Black voters from a closely contested congressional district.
White homeowner accused of shooting Black teen who went to the wrong house in Kansas City will face 2 felony charges, officials announce | CNN
A White 85-year-old homeowner who allegedly shot and wounded Ralph Yarl, a Black teen, after the 16-year-old went to the wrong home to pick up his siblings will face two felony charges.
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Algorithms Are Making Decisions About Health Care, Which May Only Worsen Medical Racism | ACLU
Unclear regulation and a lack of transparency increase the risk that AI and algorithmic tools that exacerbate racial biases will be used in medical settings.