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Mahmoud Khalils lawyers petition for the Columbia activists immediate release

Friday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was a "targeted, retaliatory detention and attempted removal of a student protestor because of his constitutionally protected speech," his attorneys said Thursday in a new petition seeking his immediate release.Khalil, a leader of the... Read More.

Gen Z activists in abortion debate poised to play pivotal role in 2024 election

Tuesday, April 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Gen Z activists on both sides of the abortion debate are hitting the ground trying to motivate their peers to the polls this November. Experts say their votes could be critical in this year’s election.Hadley Duvall is a 22-year-old senior at... Read More.

Over 400 lawmakers, activists, actors and more sign letter calling on Biden to support bills on racial equity

Thursday, April 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- More than 400 lawmakers, activists, civil rights leaders, musicians and actors have written a joint letter to President Joe Biden calling on him to support a list of Congressional bills on racial equity and reparative justice through executive actions and orders.The letter,... Read More.

Activists, leaders push to give paid maternity leave to moms who experience stillbirth

Friday, November 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cassidy Perrone said that the day she learned that her unborn daughter would be stillborn was one of the most heart-wrenching moments in her life, and even more difficult was delivering Olivia after 37 weeks of pregnancy."I had to come home... Read More.

Biden to launch ‘American Climate Corps’ following calls from activists, Democratic lawmakers

Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Wednesday will launch the "American Climate Corps," according to the White House, which described it as "a workforce training and service initiative" for more than 20,000 Americans "that will ensure more young people have access to the skills-based... Read More.

Trump indictment spotlights Georgia voting rights movement, activists say

Tuesday, August 22 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- As the 2024 election draws near, voting rights advocates are taking lessons from the 2020 elections to safeguard the rights of voters in areas like Fulton County, Georgia, where former President Donald Trump was indicted for alleged efforts to overturn the results... Read More.

Civil rights activists unanimously vote to present reparations resolution to Maryland officials

Wednesday, July 12 by ABC News

(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) -- The Caucus of African American Leaders (CAAL) voted unanimously Tuesday evening to present a reparations resolution to Maryland officials, seeking programs to address the damage of slavery among Black Maryland residents.“I’m inspired,” said Carl Snowden, the convenor of the caucus, which... Read More.

A year after Uvalde, parents, legislators, activists struggle to pass gun reform

Wednesday, May 10 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- Despite a consistent stream of tragedies, Texas officials aren't doing enough to combat gun violence, according to elected officials, activists and families of people killed in mass shootings who say they are frustrated by a lack of legislative progress in the state.Although... Read More.

Black Lives Matter activists call for accountability in Irvo Otieno’s death

Tuesday, May 9 by ABC News

(DINWIDDIE, Va.) -- Ahead of pretrial hearings for five defendants charged with second-degree murder in the death of Irvo Otieno, Black Lives Matter RVA announced plans to protest outside the Dinwiddie Courthouse, calling for accountability in his death.Otieno, a Richmond resident, died in police custody... Read More.

Senate overwhelmingly votes to block changes to DC criminal code as activists protest

Wednesday, March 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- The Senate on Wednesday voted by a lopsided margin to halt much debated changes to Washington, D.C.'s, century-old criminal code, a move supported by President Joe Biden but criticized by some local activists.The Senate voted 81-14, with Georgia Democrat Raphael Warnock... Read More.

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