All articles tagged with #family rights
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NPR
A federal judge in Boulder blocked the deportation of the family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the suspect in a firebombing attack, citing urgent constitutional rights concerns, despite their immigration status and lack of charges against them.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Detroit News
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills into law making it easier for people to use pregnancy surrogates, prompting a divide between Democrats and Republicans in the state. The legislation updates Michigan's surrogacy law, allowing for compensation in surrogacy agreements, but facing opposition from the majority of GOP lawmakers who raised concerns about exploitation of women and redefining the family. Whitmer emphasized the importance of supporting families, while Republicans argued the bills pose dangerous pitfalls.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Essence
Marrio Moore, a Black man killed by Jackson police, was buried without his family's knowledge, similar to another victim, Dexter Wade. Moore's family only found out about his death through an NBC News investigation, months after he was bludgeoned to death and left unclaimed in the morgue. On the same day, inmates buried Moore's remains in a pauper's field. The police failed to notify the family, despite finding identification in Moore's pockets. Moore's family is demanding answers and justice, highlighting the disregard for their rights and the lack of police accountability.