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Apr 8, 2022

You Have the Right to Record Law Enforcement Officers — Including at the Border

In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception to this First Amendment right.
In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception to this First Amendment right.
A flag sits just north of a new section of the US-Mexico border structure
A flag sits just north of a new section of the US-Mexico border structure
Apr 7, 2022

Indigenous Students Should Be Allowed to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation

Department of Education officials must take action to protect Indigenous students’ rights to cultural and religious expression.
Department of Education officials must take action to protect Indigenous students’ rights to cultural and religious expression.
A Native American student is wearing an eagle feather to his high school graduation.
A Native American student is wearing an eagle feather to his high school graduation.
Apr 5, 2022

Four Ways the TSA Is Making Flying Easier for Transgender People

A series of changes from the TSA should make security screenings easier for transgender people traveling in airports and reduce invasive pat-downs.
A series of changes from the TSA should make security screenings easier for transgender people traveling in airports and reduce invasive pat-downs.
People waiting in line at an airport.
People waiting in line at an airport.
Mar 29, 2022

Title 42 Isn’t Supported By Science — The CDC Must End it Now

Mass expulsions to danger fly in the face of American values and U.S. legal commitments.
Mass expulsions to danger fly in the face of American values and U.S. legal commitments.
A pair of migrant families at the border wall between the United States and Mexico.
A pair of migrant families at the border wall between the United States and Mexico.
Mar 25, 2022

What You Need to Know About Cash Bail and Crime Rates

Crime is not a monolithic problem, and jailing people cannot fix it.
Crime is not a monolithic problem, and jailing people cannot fix it.
Photo of an inmate behind bars.
Photo of an inmate behind bars.
Mar 24, 2022

Customs and Border Protection is Singling Out Muslim Travelers for Invasive Religious Questioning

We’re suing CBP to stop border officers from questioning our Muslim clients about their religious beliefs, practices, and associations.
We’re suing CBP to stop border officers from questioning our Muslim clients about their religious beliefs, practices, and associations.
Imam Kariye standing in front of the row of people in prayer.
Imam Kariye standing in front of the row of people in prayer.