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DOJ Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Harvard, Citing Campus Antisemitism

The Trump administration wants its federal funding back from Harvard, alleging the Ivy League university did "nothing" about campus antisemitism.

Reason

Trump administration sues Harvard again over accusations of antisemitism

Lawsuit alleges Ivy League university violated civil rights of Jewish and Israeli people in aftermath of war in Gaza

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump administration sues Harvard University over Jewish students’ civil rights, seeks recovery of billions in public funds

The Trump administration has sued Harvard University. The lawsuit alleges the university violated Jewish students' civil rights. This action is part of a broader campaign against the Ivy League school. The government claims Harvard ignored campus hostility and failed to enforce anti-harassment rules. The suit seeks to compel compliance with…

The Times of India

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‘It’s amazing how lazy we are’: Governor Newsom responds to SA allegations against beloved civil rights leader he idolized

There is a reason they say that you should never meet your heroes.

We Got This Covered

Meet Cesar Chavez: Civil rights icon who freed farmworkers accused of abusing girls for years

For decades, Cesar Chavez was revered as a labor icon, but in March 2026, Dolores Huerta revealed decades of sexual abuse by him. The New York Times further reported systematic abuse of young girls within the movement. These revelations have led to widespread condemnation, the removal of honors, and a…

The Times of India

Dolores Huerta ends her silence, champions decades of advocacy for marginalized groups

Dolores Huerta has dedicated her life to breaking down barriers and cemented her place in history as one of the nation’s most influential labor leaders, civil rights icons and feminist activists

The Independent UK

Efforts to shut down pro-Palestinian speech face series of setbacks in court

Rulings in cases alleging antisemitism on US campuses say common pro-Palestinian speech is constitutionally protected

The Guardian - US

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Dolores Huerta Breaks 60-Year Silence, Says Cesar Chavez Raped Her and Fathered Secret Children

The legacy of civil rights icon Cesar Chavez faces turmoil as new allegations of misconduct and hidden children emerge, prompting a reevaluation of his contributions.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Dolores Huerta? Inside the Shocking Cesar Chavez Sexual Abuse Claims That Are Forcing a National Reckoning

The impact of Dolores Huerta's allegations against Cesar Chavez on the civil rights and farmworkers' movements, and how these revelations are reshaping his legacy and sparking national debates on accountability and remembrance.

International Business Times UK

Civil Rights Icon César Chávez Accused Of Abusing Minors And Dolores Huerta In Bombshell Probe

New allegations against César Chávez, a key figure in the American labour movement, have surfaced, raising questions about his legacy.

International Business Times UK

United Farm Workers is boycotting its own Cesar Chavez Day celebrations — citing allegations too explosive to even discuss publicly

He used to be a civil rights icon

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Historic Latino Leader Cesar Chavez Reportedly Accused Of Abusing 'Young Women Or Minors'

Historic Latino leader Cesar Chavez, the late farmworker organizer who became a civil rights figure in the 1960s, is now being accused of abusing "young women or minors."

Latin Times

‘Trump is aiming for dictatorship’. That’s the verdict of the world’s most credible democracy watchdog

Sweden’s V-Dem Institute warns that the US is no longer a liberal democracy. And autocracy is creeping across Europe too, says writer Martin Gelin

The Guardian - UK

Transgender Inmates Reassigned to Men's Facilities Under Trump New State Policy Raising Violence Fears

A new state policy influenced by Trump administration directives is causing legal battles and safety concerns for transgender inmates as they are reassigned to men's prisons.

International Business Times UK

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The Independent UK

Iowa bars local gender identity protections after rolling back its civil rights code

Iowa has barred cities and counties from adding local protections for gender identity

The Independent UK

Alina Habba mixes up civil rights icon with Hall of Fame baseball player in embarrassing TV gaffe

Habba accused Democratic leaders of using Jackson’s funeral to criticize the current administration

The Guardian - US

Court records reveal gutting of DHS oversight: ‘Incredibly dangerous’

White House claims watchdogs perform ‘all required functions’, but number of deaths in custody at 20-year high

Axios

Civil rights group documents 70 "modern-day lynchings" across 7 states

"The moment a case is ruled a suicide, it's no longer investigated as a potential homicide," JULIAN founder says.

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The Independent UK

Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family comes together for final goodbye after US presidents share tributes

The poignant event at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s headquarters served as a powerful call to action

The Guardian - US

Jesse Jackson hailed as ‘ambassador of hope’ at memorial attended by Clintons, Obama and Biden

Thousands in Chicago honored civil rights ‘champion’ who ‘stepped forward again and again’, Obama said

The Independent UK

Three former US presidents to attend Rev. Jesse Jackson’s memorial

A celebration of life for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is scheduled to take place in Chicago Friday, with three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, and elected officials expected to attend. The event, honoring the civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, follows memorial services held in Chicago and…

Latin Times

Judge Rules Florida's DeSantis Violated First Amendment by Labeling Muslim Civil Rights Group a 'Terrorist Organization'

A federal judge has blocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from classifying a prominent Muslim civil rights organization as a terrorist group, ruling that the order violated constitutional protections for speech and association.

International Business Times UK

FBI Halted Renee Good Investigation After Warrant Labelled Her a 'Victim,' Whistleblower Claims

A whistleblower alleges the FBI blocked an investigation into Renee Good's death by ICE agents, with Director Kash Patel reportedly preventing her from being labelled a 'victim' in the warrant.

The Independent UK

The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026

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South Carolina honors famed civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson

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