Body-camera video and other court evidence capture federal agents using slurs and targeting Latinos while bypassing white bystanders during immigration sweeps in Chicago and Los Angeles
Category: Civil Rights and Liberties
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New Evidence Shows Federal Agents Using Racial Slurs During Immigration Sweeps
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Why Are So Many People Upset About Flock Cameras?
The New York Times – Business:Flock Safety’s automated license plate-reading cameras, used by thousands of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., have drawn intense criticism from civil liberties groups.
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Trump’s Smithsonian Attacks Are Attacks on America’s Future
The New York Times – On the Runway:This is how we decide who we are and who we want to be.
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William D. Zabel, High-Flying Lawyer and Civil Rights Champion, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Business:He brokered celebrity divorces and recovered billions for victims of Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. But he was proudest of helping to legalize interracial marriage.
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U.S. Sues The New York Times, Claiming Discrimination Against a White Man
The New York Times – Business:The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said the paper had engaged in “unlawful employment practices” against the man, who did not get a sought-after promotion.
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Bob Law, Trailblazing Talk-Radio Host, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Business:His wee-hours show “Night Talk” was a nationally syndicated stalwart, examining tough issues and spotlighting Black cultural and political stars.
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Are you a medical provider who has worked in an ICE detention facility? We want to hear from you.
The New York Times – Business:We want to get a better picture of what medical care for immigrants in detention is like.
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Black Women Turn to One Another as Their Career Paths Suddenly Recede
Black female professionals have seen a steep drop in employment over the last year. They are turning to each other for pep talks and résumé advice.
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Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know
Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
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What to Know About the New Gender Rules for U.S. Passports
A policy that requires passports to display a person’s sex assigned at birth will come into play during renewals and first-time applications.
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Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls?
British authorities have ramped up the use of facial recognition, artificial intelligence and internet regulation to address crime and other issues, stoking concerns of surveillance overreach.