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LA County and ACLU reach 'extraordinary' agreement to address jail conditions

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County and the American Civil Liberties Union have reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit that alleged "barbaric" conditions in county jails, officials announced Friday.

Los Angeles Times

Maryland politicos, advocates seek to make state a refuge for trans rights

As the national climate concerning transgender rights harshens, Maryland finds itself in a position to become a sanctuary for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Tribune News Service

A federal judge has blocked much of Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for minors

The judge issued an order Friday stopping an Indiana ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors from taking effect as scheduled July 1.

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Nusrat Chowdhury confirmed as the first Muslim female federal judge in U.S. history

Nusrat Chowdhury has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Muslim female federal judge in U.S. history

The Independent UK

Nusrat Jahan Choudhury confirmed as first Muslim woman to be federal judge

ACLU attorney, 46, confirmed as lifetime judge for eastern district of New York in 50-49 Senate decision – but Joe Manchin voted against

The Guardian - US

How To Financially Support LGBTQ+ Causes This Pride Month — And All Year Long

Here's how to support LGBTQ+ causes this Pride month — and all year long.

Kiplinger

US groups celebrate first Muslim woman to serve as federal judge

Confirmation of Nusrat Jahan Choudhury as a federal judge in New York is a significant first for US Muslim community.

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Poppy Seeds Trigger Child Neglect Investigations

Drug tests for new moms are "unnecessary and nonconsensual," argues the ACLU.

Reason

What’s really changed 10 years after the Snowden revelations?

The whistleblower forced US intelligence agencies to admit extensive spying on their own citizens. Some reforms were enacted but Snowden still faces potentially 30 years in prison

The Guardian - US

Abbott signs ban on trans youth care

Opposing legal groups have vowed to sue to stop the new law from taking effect

Salon

ACLU sues Nebraska over combined law targeting abortion and gender-affirming care: ‘Egregious overreach’

The state’s constitution states that ‘no bill shall contain more than one subject’

The Independent UK

Phoenix faces dueling lawsuits over homeless crisis as advocates scramble for more shelter

Phoenix is facing dueling lawsuits as it tries to manage a homelessness crisis that has converted its downtown into a tent city

The Independent UK

Hiding with mask or hood during crime? New North Carolina bill would add jail time, penalty

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A bill in North Carolina would impose stricter penalties for suspects who wear hoods or masks while committing a crime.

Tribune News Service

Florida's Restrictions on Property Purchases by Chinese Citizens Hark Back to a Dark History of Xenophobia

In a federal lawsuit on behalf of legal U.S. residents from China, the ACLU argues that "Florida's New Alien Land Law" is unconstitutional.

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Chinese citizens sue Florida over ban on home purchases

The American Civil Liberties Union sued Florida over a law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that bars most Chinese citizens from buying homes in the state.

Al Jazeera

TikTok sues US state of Montana over law banning its use

The lawsuit argues that the state’s ban singles out the short-form video app and undermines free speech.

The Independent UK

Trans teen misses high school graduation after judge rejects plea

American Civil Liberties Union says judge’s endorsement of ‘explicit discrimination’ is ‘deeply disappointing and concerning’

The Independent UK

Trans teen misses her high school graduation after federal judge rejects plea to wear dress to ceremony

American Civil Liberties Union says judge’s endorsement of ‘explicit discrimination’ is ‘deeply disappointing and concerning’

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WEKU

A trans girl will miss graduation because school officials told her to dress as a boy

The Mississippi 17-year-old is not participating in her high school graduation ceremony because school officials told her to dress like a boy and a federal judge did not block the officials' decision.

The Guardian - US

Vigilante fears as Texas Republicans push for special unit to detain migrants

New proposal aims to establish taskforce composed of civilians with previous military experience to stop migrants crossing border

WEKU

He's the 'unofficial ambassador' of Montana — and isn't buying its TikTok ban

Last December, Montana banned the app on government devices. Now, it is banning the hugely popular platform outright. Where does that leave the content creators?

The Independent UK

Philadelphia's likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime

The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphia’s next mayor wants to hire hundreds of additional police officers and says officers should be able to stop and search pedestrians if they have a legitimate reason to do so

Reason

Congress Tries Again To Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuses

Just about everybody agrees the practice is legalized theft, but cops and prosecutors oppose change.

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene praises Melania Trump for being a good immigrant

Ms Greene’s comments come as the Title 42 immigration order expires

Salon

GOP weaponizes state rules against Dems

From preemption laws to the expulsion of Democratic representatives, Republicans in red states are rigging the game

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