Human Rights Politics How the Klan Act of 1871 is fighting voter intimidation today By Billy Corriher April 19, 2018 - A law targeting white-supremacist terrorism is being used to sue a conservative Virginia activist who falsely accused people of voting illegally — the latest example of how the Reconstruction-era statute remains relevant today.
Human Rights Politics Texas' draconian 'sanctuary city' ban draws protests, lawsuits By Jordan Wilkie June 2, 2017 - Immigrant rights advocates are working to block the harshest sanctuary city ban in the nation before it goes into effect on Sept. 1.