Press Releases
Sep 25, 2023
California’s Court of Appeals Rules that Meta Can't Evade Liability in Case Claiming Facebook’s Ad Tools Violate Users' Civil Rights
SAN FRANCISCO — California's First District Court of Appeal has ruled that Facebook can be sued for allegedly discriminating on the basis of gender and age, in violation of civil...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Free Speech
Sep 25, 2023
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Urges Congress to Strike Down Dangerous Legislation Threatening to Destroy Digital Privacy and Free Speech Online
In a letter to lawmakers, the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ and 60 partner organizations opposed the STOP CSAM act, citing significant harms to free speech and an increase in government surveillance.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Privacy & Technology
Sep 25, 2023
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Announces Kriston McIntosh as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
WASHINGTON — The ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ announced today the appointment of Kriston Alford McIntosh as the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer of the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ.
“There...
Sep 20, 2023
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Applauds TPS Redesignation for Venezuela
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced today that it will redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela, extending protections for migrants from the South A...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 19, 2023
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Applauds the Introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to Restore and Strengthen the Landmark Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON – Today the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ lauded the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would restore and strengthen the landmar...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Sep 19, 2023
U.S. Marshals Service Evades Biden Executive Order to End Contracts with Private Prisons, ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ-Obtained Records Indicate
NEW YORK — The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is avoiding compliance with President Biden’s executive order requiring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to end contracts wi...
Issue Areas:
Prisoners' Rights
Smart Justice
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