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Alec Baldwin sues New Mexico prosecutors, investigators

Alec Baldwin sues over 'Rust' case, alleging malicious prosecution, civil rights violations

Alec Baldwin Thursday sued Santa Fe's district attorney and county commissioners for malicious prosecution and violation of New Mexico's Civil Rights Act over their failed criminal prosecution of the Rust actor.

The Washington Post on MSN · 3h

Alec Baldwin sues New Mexico prosecutors over dismissed ‘Rust’ case

The lawsuit accused prosecutors and law enforcement of wanting to convict the actor of involuntary manslaughter “for all the wrong reasons.”

USA Today · 22h

Alec Baldwin sues New Mexico prosecutors, investigators for civil rights violations

Baldwin, whose involuntary manslaughter charge was dismissed in July, accused New Mexico officials of abusing their power in prosecuting him.

Jimmy Carter, Human Rights

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Jimmy Carter's Life Intersected With Slavery's Legacy. His Record on Civil Rights Is Complicated

Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100, spent his life intertwined with America’s and the world’s enduring legacy of slavery

Forbes · 4d

Jimmy Carter’s Enduring Legacy On Human Rights

Carter’s life reflected a deep commitment to equality, justice, peace, and human rights. His vision of fair global relations remains vital today.

USA Today · 1d

Jason Carter's talks Jimmy Carter's legacy in emotional tribute to his grandfather

Jason Carter, late President Jimmy Carter's grandson, reminisced about Carter's political and social life which encapsulated decades of hard work.

Civil rights group’s lawsuit using Ku Klux Klan Act is last hope of holding Trump accountable for Jan. 6

The civil rights organization is leading the civil lawsuit, Smith v. Trump, on behalf of several U.S. Capitol Police officers ...

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Where FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel Stands on Civil Liberties

President-elect Donald Trump has stated that he intends to nominate Kash Patel, the right-wing commentator and former ...

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Civil rights groups warn Laken Riley bill could open the door to Trump’s mass deportations

Republicans, led by Trump, have consistently hammered Democrats on the US-Mexico border, often using dehumanizing language ...

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Durham political force and civil rights activist Lavonia Allison dies at 94

Lavonia Allison, a civil rights activist and local political force, has died at 94. Allison died Tuesday “peacefully, surrounded by love,” her son announced around midnight. “Dr. Allison was an ...

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NC civil rights activist, social justice fighter Dr. Lavonia Allison dies at 94: 'Left peacefully'

Dr. Allison was a Durham native who dedicated the "majority of her life in the fight for social justice for her people." ...

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DOJ civil rights division poised to fight ‘woke agenda’ under Trump administration

A DOJ division tasked with protecting basic rights is expected to shift its position on key social issues under Trump and, if ...

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US and UK criticize Pakistani military court convictions of civilian supporters of Imran Khan

The United States and the United Kingdom have expressed deep concern over the recent handing down of convictions by Pakistani ...

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