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9th Circuit rules US deportation law is 'neutral as to race'
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that a U.S. deportation law that fueled family separations at the southern border is "neutral as to race," striking down an unprecedented Nevada ruling that had determined it was racist and unconstitutional.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals made that determinatio ... (full story)
North Carolina gerrymander ruling gives electoral gift to GOP in Congress
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina redistricting ruling has set up a possible electoral windfall for congressional Republicans in preserving their U.S. House majority next year, declaring that judges should stay out of scrutinizing seat boundaries for partisan advantage.
While Democrats only need to flip five GOP seats ... (full story)
As abortion battle shifts, Planned Parenthood to boost regional affiliate funds
Planned Parenthood is shifting funding to its state affiliates and cutting national office staff to reflect a changed landscape in both how abortion is provided and how battles over access are playing out.
The group, a major provider of abortion and other health services and also an advocate for abortion access, told its staff r ... (full story)
With all the politics and maneuvering, how is life in Florida changing for its residents?
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — "Don't say gay." Regulation of books and classroom discussion. Teachers, parents and school librarians all navigating new and uncertain ground. LGBTQ+ rights under attack. A very public spat between state government and Disney. And at the center of it all is a governor who has emerged as a ri ... (full story)
Trans joy and family bonds are big parts of the transgender experience lost in media coverage and anti-trans legislation
(THE CONVERSATION) Since the beginning of 2023, 49 U.S. state legislatures have introduced over 500 anti-trans bills. While mainstream media increasingly cover violence and legislative attacks against trans people, many scholars and activists worry that focusing just on violence and discrimination fails to capture the full experienc ... (full story)