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Wednesday will mark the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the landmark legislation securing democratic rights for non-white Americans after nearly two centuries of discrimination. In recent decades, the Voting Rights Act has become a shadow of its former self, gutted by the John Roberts Supreme Court with the Shelby County versus Holder decision in 2013 and further chipped away at ever since by Republicans at every level of government. Joining me now is the holder in the Shelby County versu ...

One of the largest and oldest Latino rights countries in the US has filed a formal complaint with the Department of Homeland Security over its mass deportation policies. The complaint was filed Thursday by the League of United Latin American Citizens on behalf of 27year-old Adrien Ringle, a legal US resident they say was wrongfully removed from the country without due process and sent to the Seat Prison in El Salvador. He has now been sent to his native Venezuela in a prisoner swap.Joining me now is the CEO ...

Want to get to some breaking news now because in just the last couple of minutes, we're learning a former Louisville police officer will receive 33 months in prison after his conviction related to the shooting death of Briana Taylor. Want to show you that courthouse uh in Louisville. You see people gathering here as this has just come in.Here's why this matters. We're talking about Brett Hankesen, that former police officer. Um it was recommended by the Department of Justice that he face one day behind bars ...

Legal & Justice System Analysis - The Justice Department's recommendation of a one-day prison sentence for an officer involved in Breonna Taylor's death is perceived as shocking, offensive, and insulting, betraying principles of equal justice [2][3] - The recommendation sends a troubling message that police can lie on probable cause affidavits and face no consequences, even after a federal jury conviction [3][4] - Concerns arise that this decision could nullify other jury convictions, such as those in the Tyrie Nichols case in Memphis, Tennessee [5] - The Trump administration's civil rights division has undergone a shift, focusing on anti-white or anti-Christian bias, leading to a significant departure of lawyers [6][7] - The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division's career prosecutors are seemingly disregarded, undermining their work and investigations [8][9] Civil Rights & Social Justice - The shift in the Civil Rights Division's focus is seen as a reversal of its original purpose to protect Black Americans, potentially troubling historical figures like Martin Luther King and John Lewis [9][10] - There is a correlation between the Breonna Taylor case and the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples, highlighting concerns about equal justice for marginalized people of color [12][13] - The lack of transparency in releasing body cam footage in the Jabari Peoples case raises concerns about building trust in law enforcement [15] - The struggle for justice against police brutality is under attack, requiring urgent action to uphold the principles of the Constitution [18] - Communities in Louisville, Kentucky (Breonna Taylor), Memphis, Tennessee (Tyrie Nichols), and Alabama (Jabari Peoples) are questioning whether liberty and justice for all still apply [19]

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[Music] A federal judge will now consider an unusual recommendation from the Justice Department in one of the most closely watched cases of the last 5 years. We're learning today prosecutors want a 1day sentence for this former Louisville Police Department officer Brett Hankesen after his conviction connected to the death of Briana Taylor. Her killing one of many connected to nationwide protests in 2020.and bigger picture. This move by the DOJ may give us new insight into just how the Trump administration s ...

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You're seeing Jeff there. Take a sip of his water as he has now crossed the record for the longest House floor speech in history. Let's listen as he begins. We think to wrap this up as we prepare to take your time to vote on this one big ugly bill. That's right. Tough time for people in the United States of America. It's extraordinary. extraordinary extremism unleashed on the American people. Mr.. Speaker, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle promised to address the high cost of living. Nothing in t ...

Civil Rights Enforcement - The Justice Department showed a lack of interest in enforcing civil rights laws, with approximately 70% of colleagues feeling this way [1] - The administration allegedly weaponized civil rights laws against the people they were designed to protect [1] - The department is accused of using Title Six to act on reverse discrimination cases with thin evidence [1] - The department is accused of engaging in pressure campaigns without thorough investigation [1] Investigation of Minneapolis Police Department - An investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department after George Floyd's murder revealed systemic violations in use of force and first amendment rights [1] - The new administration rescinded the investigative findings related to the Minneapolis Police Department and a troubling pattern of excessive force in Memphis [1] Integrity and Non-Partisanship - The administration prioritized loyalty over the oath to the Constitution [9][10] - The administration sought pathways to achieve desired outcomes regardless of legality [10]