Racial Justice & Equity

Anti‑discrimination law, equity initiatives, and enforcement of civil rights statutes.

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publicradioeast.org > 2026-09-15 > lawyers-demand-emergency-court-intervention-over-camp-lejeune-settlement-program

Lawyers demand emergency court intervention over Camp Lejeune settlement program

38+ min ago   (729+ words) As those sickened by the historic water contamination at Camp Lejeune rally on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a second day this week, another legal battle is heating up over how the government is running the settlement program, and…...


rblaw.net > pressrelease-statement-saveion-mcconnell-legal-team-decision-criminal-charges-officer-shooting-death

Statement from Saveion McConnell Legal Team on decision not to criminally charge officer in shooting death

4+ hour, 33+ min ago   (56+ words) Statement from legal team representing the family of Saveion McConnell: About Romanucci & Blandin, LLC Get a free consultation regarding your personal injury case today. Tell Us About Your Case Analytical cookies help us improve our website by collecting and reporting…...


usatoday.com > story > news > local > michigan > 09/15/2026 > michigan-state-police-dei-trump-doj-harmeet-dhillon > 91774043007

Trump DOJ probe sought of Michigan State Police's DEI hiring practices

8+ hour, 26+ min ago   (672+ words) LANSING — An employment attorney who has successfully sued the Michigan State Police several times over its hiring decisions sent a 17-page letter last week to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking for an investigation into "DEI hiring and promotion practices…...


law.com > njlawjournal > 09/15/2026 > barocas-who-fought-for-justice-and-bravely-faced-adversity-dead-at-59

Barocas, Who Fought for Justice and Bravely Faced Adversity, Dead at 59

6+ hour, 49+ min ago   (276+ words) Edward Barocas fought racial profiling by the New Jersey State Police and challenged the federal governments use of surveillance, secret detentions and closed door deportation hearings following 9/11. A friend said a lifetime of increasingly debilitating muscular dystrophy didn’t stop his…...


insidecroydon.com > 09/15/2026 > met-sacks-black-pc-over-award-nominated-youtube-videos

Met sacks black PC over award-nominated YouTube videos

10+ hour, 2+ min ago   (713+ words) Case brought against outspoken constable by the body he had criticised: ‘There are people who have done things far worse than what I’ve done, who are still employed by the Met. They just happen to have lighter skin.’ If the…...


sclawyersweekly.com > news > 09/14/2026 > curtis-koon-appointed-to-lead-sc-access-to-justice-commission

Curtis, Koon appointed to lead SC Access to Justice Commission

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (456+ words) The new co-chairs hope to build on the Commission’s work to address South Carolina’s significant justice gap, with a focus on collaboration, reaching underserved communities, and exploring responsible uses of emerging technology. “I am very excited to be part of…...


law360.com > pulse > articles > 2524763 > former-aclu-nj-legal-head-civil-rights-advocate-dies-at-59

Former ACLU-NJ Legal Head, Civil Rights Advocate Dies At 59 - Law360 Pulse

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (91+ words) Former ACLU-NJ Legal Head, Civil Rights Advocate Dies At 59 Law360 Try our Advanced Search for more refined results Law360 | The Practice of Law Law360 Authority | Deep News & Analysis Law360 Pulse | The Business of Law Former ACLU-NJ Legal Head, Civil Rights Advocate Dies At 59 By…...


patch.com > new-jersey > newarknj > formidable-civil-rights-lawyer-essex-county-dies-leaves-legacy-passion

‘Formidable’ Civil Rights Lawyer From Essex County Dies, Leaves Legacy Of ‘Passion, Inspiration’

23+ hour, 36+ min ago   (357+ words) ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — An Essex County lawyer who oversaw several landmark civil rights cases in New Jersey is being mourned by colleagues after passing away last week. Ed Barocas of Fairfield died on Sept. 11 at the age of 59. According to…...


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Former ACLU-NJ Legal Head, Civil Rights Advocate Dies At 59

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (28+ words) Law360 Former ACLU-NJ Legal Head, Civil Rights Advocate Dies At 59 To view the full article, register now....