Every day, regular citizens suffer from police brutality and other forms of civil rights violations. When this happens, they may suffer from physical harm, economic costs, and damage to their personal and professional lives. Here are seven ways the police may violate your civil rights:
(more…)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, or simply Title IX as it is commonly called, is an incredibly important piece of civil rights legislation. For many people, particularly women, it is an essential tool that protects their legal and constitutional rights. But what exactly is Title IX, and how can it potentially help you?
(more…)One of the most commonly leveled accusations against police officers accused of misconduct is the offense of excessive force. When police officers use excessive force, it can result in serious injury or death, both to criminal suspects and innocent bystanders. But what exactly is excessive force, and how do you identify it when it happens?
(more…)The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) recently published a final rule about whether to classify workers as employees or independent contractors. It reverses a previous 2021 rule, which had instituted harsher standards that increased the likelihood of an employee being inappropriately classified as an independent contractor. The new rule is intended to help ensure employees are afforded the appropriate protections they are guaranteed under legislation like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
(more…)Eddie Ramirez, a Philadelphia native, has had all charges against him dropped after spending 27 years in prison on false charges. Ramirez was initially convicted of murder in 1997, though he had always maintained his innocence. After issues with DNA evidence, witness testimony, and undisclosed police notes came to light, he was able to get the charges overturned, resulting in him being freed.
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