Civil Rights

Read: Israel-Hamas War Prompts College Student Lawsuits

Israel-Hamas War Prompts College Student Lawsuits

Both Jewish and pro-Palestinian groups claim they are being targeted with hate crimes or that their schools are violating their right to free speech.

Read: New Biden Executive Order Aims to Address AI Security, Privacy Risks

New Biden Executive Order Aims to Address AI Security, Privacy Risks

The new executive order acknowledged AI’s positive potential while also warning that “irresponsible use could exacerbate societal harms.”

Read: New York Lifts Ban on Most Biometrics in Schools

New York Lifts Ban on Most Biometrics in Schools

However, K-12 schools are barred from using facial recognition technology because a study determined the risks may outweigh the benefits.

Read: Office for Civil Rights Logs Record Number of Discrimination Complaints

Office for Civil Rights Logs Record Number of Discrimination Complaints

Most of the nearly 19,000 complaints filed with the Department of Education allege discrimination based on disability, race, and sex.

Read: U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Racial Harassment Investigation of Ottumwa Community School District

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Racial Harassment Investigation of Ottumwa Community School District

OCR determined that during the course of school years 2020-21 and 2021-22 district students subjected a Black middle school student to racial harassment so pervasive that it constituted a racially hostile environment and that the district failed to take necessary steps to protect the student.

Read: Oklahoma Public Schools Require ‘Biological Sex Affidavit’ for Student-Athletes

Oklahoma Public Schools Require ‘Biological Sex Affidavit’ for Student-Athletes

The requirement comes after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill preventing transgender athletes from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity.

Read: NorthShore University Health to Pay $10.3 Million in COVID Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit

NorthShore University Health to Pay $10.3 Million in COVID Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit

Fourteen healthcare workers sued NorthShore University HealthSystem after they were denied religious exemptions for the vaccinations.

Read: University System of Georgia Nixes Free Speech Zones

University System of Georgia Nixes Free Speech Zones

Georgia is the 22nd state to ban free speech zones which are designated areas where people can hold protests and rallies.

Read: Video: Lorain City Schools Staff Allegedly Forced Girl to Eat Food Thrown in Trash

Video: Lorain City Schools Staff Allegedly Forced Girl to Eat Food Thrown in Trash

After an internal investigation, the district released surveillance video of the incident and fired a paraprofessional employee and principal.

Read: Maryland DOE to Review Use of Restraint, Seclusion in Schools

Maryland DOE to Review Use of Restraint, Seclusion in Schools

The announcement comes after the DOJ found Frederick County Public Schools disproportionately used these practices on students with disabilities and students of color.

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