Civil Rights
Supreme Court hears arguments on Voting Rights Act's future
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Callais v. Louisiana, a case that could restrict or end Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The arguments focused on whether creating majority-minority districts violates the 14th and 15th Amendments. Civil rights advocates warn of catastrophic consequences for multiracial democracy.
Videos show federal agents using unmarked or plate-altered cars in immigration arrests, stirring accountability concerns
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A review of bystander videos and activist reports from Illinois, California, and Washington indicates that federal officers have used vehicles without license plates—or with swapped or altered plates—during immigration arrests in 2025. Officials say exemptions can be lawful in limited circumstances, but state authorities and advocates warn the tactics erode public trust.
Nationwide No Kings protests target Trump administration policies
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Organizers expect millions of Americans to join over 2,500 protests across all 50 states on October 18, 2025, opposing what they see as authoritarian actions by the Trump administration. The demonstrations, led by a coalition including Indivisible, focus on National Guard deployments to cities and intensified ICE raids. Republicans criticize the events as unpatriotic and funded by external interests.
Lawmakers deem ICE's street face scans unconstitutional
Democratic lawmakers have condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for using facial recognition technology on US streets to verify citizenship, calling it unconstitutional and prone to racial bias. Social media videos show officers scanning faces even when individuals present alternative IDs. Critics warn of privacy threats and wrongful detentions amid the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
Nationwide No Kings protests draw crowds against Trump policies
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Demonstrators across the U.S. participated in the second wave of 'No Kings' protests on October 18, 2025, targeting President Donald Trump's administration amid an 18-day government shutdown. Organizers reported over 2,600 events in all 50 states, expecting turnout to exceed the 5 million from June's rallies. Republicans criticized the events as 'hate America' gatherings, while protesters emphasized peaceful exercise of First Amendment rights.
Atlanta city council advances reparations commission
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The Atlanta City Council has voted to appoint members to a new reparations commission, marking a key step in researching the city's history of legal discrimination against African American residents. This initiative revives discussions on reparations that gained prominence after the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. The commission aims to recommend remedies for ongoing economic, educational, health, and social disparities.
Supreme Court examines Louisiana redistricting under Voting Rights Act
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on October 15, 2025, in Callais v. Louisiana, a case challenging whether creating a second majority-Black congressional district violates the Constitution. Conservative justices appeared inclined to limit Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially allowing Republicans to gain up to 19 House seats. The ruling could reshape minority representation in Congress.
Albert Pike statue reinstalled in Washington, D.C., after 2020 toppling
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The National Park Service has restored and reinstalled the statue of Confederate general Albert Pike in Washington’s Judiciary Square, following an August 2025 federal announcement. District leaders, who have opposed the monument for decades, criticized its return.