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How SCOTUS Sanctioned a ‘National Assault on Community’

With 1 in 6 people in the U.S. an immigrant, SCOTUS' decision to allow racial profiling in immigration stops is a national assault on community life.
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The History of Birthright Citizenship in the United States

Professor Robert S. Chang, Executive Director, Korematsu Center for Law & Equality at UC Irvine School of Law, gives us a brief history of Birthright Citizenship in the US.

Birthright Citizenship Supreme Court Challenge Highlights Fraught History

President Trump’s challenge to unrestricted birthright citizenship continues a world-historical debate: Who gets to be included in a nation?

Does the Rejection of Diversity Mean a Return to ‘Separate but Equal’?

Advocates of diversity initiatives warn we could see a return to “separate but equal” laws unless those who believe in the benefits of diversity become more vocal.

Voting Rights Under Attack in the South

Mar 14 | Supreme Court Reviews Louisiana Redistricting Case – This case now presents the next major test in this ongoing legal battle. With state leaders actively working to weaken voting protections, the outcome of this case could have national ramifications for voting rights and representation across the country.

‘Either Stay Awake or Be Arrested’: SCOTUS Ruling Leaves Homeless With Impossible Choice

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that cities enforcing anti-camping laws are not committing cruel and unusual punishment during evictions of unhoused people.

One Year After Affirmative Action is Overturned, What’s Next for Higher Ed?

The June 2023 decision, which prohibits public and private institutions from including race in considering applicants to admit, shook up the world of higher education.

High Court Ruling Upholds Law Disarming Domestic Violence Abusers

In an 8-to-1 ruling, the justices upheld the constitutionality of a federal law that makes it a crime for a person under a restraining order in a domestic violence case from owning firearms.

A Year After SCOTUS Overturned Affirmative Action: What’s Changed?

Jun 28 | Last summer's ruling ended race-based college admissions, increasing nonwhite applications. FAFSA (student aid) delays may affect enrollment. Experts are examining these trends and higher education's future amid declining public confidence.