Tag: civil rights

San Francisco Mayor Signs Civil Rights Ordinance

San Francisco Mayor Signs Civil Rights Ordinance

Civil rights advocates are celebrating new legislation signed into law by San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee.

Bearded Sikh Finally Allowed to Work in Calif. Prison

Bearded Sikh Finally Allowed to Work in Calif. Prison

After successfully suing California for discrimination, Trilochan Singh Oberoi, a bearded Sikh American, will finally begin working at Folsom State Prison.

Legal Rights Immigrants Have When Faced with Raids and Round Ups

Legal Rights Immigrants Have When Faced with Raids and Round Ups

With escalating enforcement on immigrants, Luisa Montero offers legal protections that immigrants can use if ever faced with ICE officers.

Sikhs Should Always Expect Airport Pat-Downs, Civil Rights Group Warns

Sikhs Should Always Expect Airport Pat-Downs, Civil Rights Group Warns

With the implementation of new screening technologies at airports, writer Jaski Singh warns Sikhs should expect full-body pat-downs.

For the Anti-marriage, Prop. 8 Ruling Doesn't Matter

For the Anti-marriage, Prop. 8 Ruling Doesn't Matter

Supporters of gay marriage celebrated the recent decision by Judge Walker last week to overturn Prop.8. Commentator Jean Melesaine says the issue is not just marriage, but rather an issue of equality and civil rights.

 
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