Social Movements & the Law

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong vetoed a library content bill, calling it “a misguided attempt to legislate morality through overreach and censorship.”

The digital age has dramatically expanded how we connect, communicate, and share. Yet with these advances come new risks—especially for vulnerable individuals targeted through online platforms. ...

A document viewed by 404 Media describes ICE's plans to incorporate data from the Department of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) into a tool called ATrac.

Potential cuts to staff and construction funds for the state library system also come amid ongoing uncertainty around federal support.

I crossed the US-Canadian border recently with some new tactics to limit my risk of detention on return. Here is what worked for me.

U.S. District Court Judge Douglas Rayes dismissed a challenge to a 2021 statute that makes it illegal to perform an abortion because of fetal defects.

The governor announced that she is placing a moratorium on any bill transmitted to her until she gets a version of House Bill 2945 that she can agree with.

Actions attack funding and accreditation but also seek to increase affordability and retention at Black colleges

The threat of federal funding loss for Arizona becomes more salient by the day as the Arizona Department of Education probes for compliance.

‘Clear premise’ was to give trans and biological women same sex discrimination rights, says official who helped draft act

A new survey finds that even as employers pull back on some DEI programs, the budget for diversity work has not radically shifted at many companies.

Three law students on Tuesday sued a U.S. civil rights agency, claiming that its probe into diversity policies at 20 large law firms is illegal and could

Introduction: From Gold Standard to “Culture & Engagement” For years, Reed Smith was celebrated as a diversity champion in BigLaw. The firm consistently earned accolades from the Women In Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) and touted its DEI milestones in public-facing content. But in a dramatic shift, the global firm has announced that it is “retiring” […]

Six strategies for mobilizing, engaging, and connecting with others.

As a civil rights attorney, your impact extends far beyond individual cases and courtroom victories. You stand at the forefront...

Montana State Library officials are cautiously optimistic that an annual grant that benefits public libraries across the state will be fully funded amid turmoil at the federal agency that distributes the money.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to write a letter to the editor during National Library Week! Your voices made a big difference.

What's at stake isn't merely buildings with books and artifacts, but our shared commitment to an informed society.

Anecdotal evidence suggests a rise in requests to take books off shelves, particularly LGBTQ+ titles

The IMLS Grants to States program previously supported technology, materials and literacy services in correctional facilities

This guide will point to resources that identify and track steps taken by the Trump administration and Congress to scale back or eliminate access to federal government information. It also provides links to groups performing data and website rescue.

The two research collections state officials ordered for deletion included material from professional journals, conference papers, books, student dissertations, periodicals and newspaper articles.

The Arizona House is set to vote on whether to eliminate state funds for universities and colleges that offer courses on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Statement from the AAU Board of Directors.

For decades, the Internet Archive has preserved our digital history. Lately, journalists and ordinary citizens have been turning to it more than ever, as the Trump administration undertakes an ideologically-driven purge of government websites. But the Archive itself faces an existential threat. In this episode, Close All Tabs Senior Editor Chris Egusa joins Morgan to discuss his visit to the Internet Archive and its colorful founder Brewster Kahle, the legal battles that could shut it down perma

The Trump administration's erasure of federal data has put the Internet Archive in the spotlight. The organization, with its small but mighty team, is working to help save the world's digital history.

The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave Monday morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.