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Justice
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Trans people in Georgia prisons are being forced to detransition. Now they’re suing.
A class action lawsuit representing nearly 300 incarcerated people says the state’s refusal to allow gender-affirming care constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.
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‘They deserve this transparency’: Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls for hearing with Epstein survivors
In a letter shared exclusively with The 19th, Democrats are pushing for a House Oversight Committee Hearing to prioritize survivor voices as a critical step towards holistic justice.
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More than a dozen states sue to protect gender-affirming care from federal investigations
A new lawsuit argues that the Trump administration is pursuing a backdoor strategy to restrict gender-affirming care nationally, while skirting state laws.
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How temporary cash assistance helps mothers reclaim their lives — and families — after prison
Guaranteed income programs, even for just a few months, can provide the stability for formerly incarcerated parents to rebuild relationships with their children.
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Debbie Dingell tells her story — even when she doesn't want to
The Michigan congresswoman is again recounting her childhood experiences as funding to combat domestic violence is under threat.
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Ex-Louisville police officer sentenced to 33 months in prison for role in Breonna Taylor raid
Brett Hankison was found guilty last year for violating Taylor’s civil rights in the botched March 2020 police raid of her apartment.
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There are rules protecting children in immigration detention. Trump’s tax law seeks to override them.
The spending bill paves the way for longer periods of detention, which advocates say could weaken established safety standards for children.
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Supreme Court ruling allows Trump to gut Education Dept., sparking fears for vulnerable students
Critics warn mass layoffs will weaken civil rights enforcement, leaving marginalized youth — including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and those with disabilities — without federal protections.
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The care work of the courtroom: How women lawyers are fighting to keep immigrants safe
Women immigration lawyers approach their cases and their own communities with empathy and education — while navigating policies meant to deter and detain.
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‘We are not believed’: For Black women, the ‘Diddy’ verdict is a reminder of justice denied
Despite convictions on prostitution counts, Sean Combs’ acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering sparked outrage — and a painful review of whose trauma is taken seriously.