Interview with Lawrence Baca: Fighting for Civil Rights & Justice in Indian Country
“When you walk into federal court as a civil rights lawyer, you tell the judge your name and then you…
Understanding Tribal Sovereignty
The history of Indian tribes in America necessarily involves studying the continuous struggles over the boundaries of tribal sovereignty, tribal…
Have a Little Faith: Religious Discrimination in the Workplace
Samantha Elauf is a practicing Muslim who wears a headscarf for religious reasons. She was interviewed for a position at…
Spotlight on Civil Rights: Use of Force and Kingsley Implications
Are pretrial detainees granted greater civil rights protection than convicted prisoners? Does subjective intent matter in real life cases? What…
LGBT-Related Workplace Discrimination
After years of legal battles, the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling on June 26, 2015 to legalize same-sex marriage established…