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politics2 years ago

"Federal Court Ruling Undermines Voting Rights Act's Enforcement"

A federal appeals court ruling states that only the federal government, not citizens and groups, can sue under a key part of the Voting Rights Act, effectively undermining the legislation in seven states. The ruling, which applies to Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, limits the ability of private citizens and civil rights groups to bring claims under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This decision is likely to be challenged and could potentially reach the U.S. Supreme Court, as it threatens to significantly weaken the Voting Rights Act's power.

via NBC News|
#civil-rights-groups#federal-court#lawsuit
politics2 years ago

Mississippi's Election Chaos: Advocates Rally Black Voters Amid Ballot Shortages

Civil rights groups in Mississippi have been working to mobilize Black voters after the overturning of a Jim-Crow era law that had reduced the power of Black voters. However, some polling sites in Hinds County experienced ballot shortages, causing long lines and delays. Election officials attributed the shortage to a mix-up in ballot orders due to lack of training and the creation of split precincts after redistricting. Activists and experts argue that the shortage and delays, intentional or not, could dampen efforts to get more voters of color to cast ballots. Despite the challenges, civil rights groups vow to continue ramping up efforts to get out the vote across the country ahead of the 2024 elections.

via USA TODAY|
#ballot-shortages#black-vote#civil-rights-groups
technology2 years ago

The Dangers of Disinformation: Biden's Social Media Missteps

An injunction issued on July 4th that restricts the government's communications with tech companies is undermining efforts to protect the 2024 elections from interference, according to civil rights groups, academics, and tech industry insiders. The ruling has led to a reduction in content moderation staff, a decrease in disinformation research, and a pause in government communications with Silicon Valley. With the 2024 primaries approaching, social media companies are also facing new election threats as advancements in artificial intelligence enable the creation of fake videos, photos, and ads. Critics argue that the injunction will benefit election lies and hinder coordination between governments and social media companies to ensure the integrity of election news and information.

via The Washington Post|
#civil-rights-groups#content-moderation#election-interference
education2 years ago

Harvard's 'Legacy' Admissions Policy Under Fire for Favoring Alumni Children

Three civil rights groups have filed a complaint against Harvard, alleging that its "legacy" admissions policy, which gives preference to applicants with family ties to the university, disproportionately benefits white students. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina are unconstitutional. The groups argue that Harvard's legacy preferences violate federal laws against race discrimination for programs that receive federal funds. They are calling for an investigation into Harvard's admission practices and for the school to abandon legacy preferences if it wants to continue receiving federal funding.

via Reuters|
#affirmative-action#civil-rights-groups#education
politics2 years ago

Transgender community faces setbacks and discrimination in Florida

A federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of Florida's new law that prohibits hormone treatments for transgender minors, ruling that "gender identity is real" and endorsing medical treatment for trans kids. The broader law remains in effect, but the ruling is a victory for civil rights groups who argue the law discriminates against transgender people. The judge issued a preliminary injunction, allowing three transgender children to continue receiving treatment, and said they would suffer irreparable harm without it. A trial is set for mid-2023.

via Business Insider|
#civil-rights-groups#florida#healthcare
politics2 years ago

The Controversial Potential of Ron DeSantis in 2024.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suffered another technical glitch during his 2024 presidential campaign run, this time during an appearance on Newsmax. This follows his disastrous Twitter Spaces launch on Wednesday. DeSantis has been making the rounds on right-wing media, taking aim at his main GOP rival Donald Trump and making controversial statements about climate change and presidential pardons for those charged with January 6 offenses. Civil rights groups have issued travel advisories in response to DeSantis's far-right campaign.

via The Independent|
#2024-presidential-campaign#civil-rights-groups#politics
politics2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Florida Travel Warnings from Various Groups

Florida Senator Rick Scott issued a "formal travel advisory" for "socialists" visiting the state after the NAACP issued its own travel advisory warning Black people about the perils of visiting a state that has become a bastion of far-right policy. The NAACP warning comes just over a month after Equality Florida, one of the state's leading LGBTQ+ organisations, issued a travel advisory for LGBTQ+ visitors. The travel advisories highlight the extent to which civil rights groups are alarmed by Florida's political trajectory under Governor Ron DeSantis.

via The Independent|
#civil-rights-groups#florida#naacp
politics2 years ago

Federal appeals court upholds Florida GOP-backed voting restrictions.

A federal appeals court has upheld several Republican-backed voting restrictions in Florida, overruling a lower court judge who had found the laws intentionally discriminated against minority voters. The laws include limiting the use of ballot drop boxes, barring third-party organizations from collecting voter registration forms, and preventing people from engaging with voters in line. Civil rights groups challenged the law in court, but the appeals court ruled that the evidence did not show that lawmakers deliberately targeted Black voters when they passed the provisions.

via Yahoo News|
#appeals-court#civil-rights-groups#discrimination