Press Releases
about Racial Justice
Apr 24, 2025
Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Department of Education’s Unlawful Directive
CONCORD, N.H. – In a victory for students, parents, and educators, a federal judge has granted a request for a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the U.S. Department ...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Apr 04, 2025
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Reacts to Updated OMB Guidance for AI Use by Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON — Today, the Trump administration released updated guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on federal agencies' uses of artificial intelligence (AI). T...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Apr 02, 2025
Researchers Challenge NIH’s Politically Driven Grant Cancellations
Lawsuit demands restoration of funding and a court order barring NIH from terminating any further awards in this manner
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Court case: APHA v. NIH
Mar 05, 2025
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ and NEA Sue U.S. Department of Education Over Unlawful Attack on Educational Equity
CONCORD, N.H. – Today, the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ, the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ of New Hampshire, the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ of Massachusetts, the National Education Association (NEA), and the National Educat...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Feb 06, 2025
New Report Finds Nevada’s Lithium Mine Permit Violates Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
HRW and ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Outline How Mine Was Permitted Without Free, Prior and Informed Consent
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Human Rights
Dec 17, 2024
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Statement on House AI Task Force Report
WASHINGTON — Today, the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) issued its final report, marking an important step in recognizing the serious risks of discrimination and...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
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