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Federal Probe Launched into Trans Inmates in California Women's Prisons

Women's advocates celebrate investigation into claims of sexual assaults by trans prisoners

Trump Administration to Investigate California Over Trans Prisoner Policy

Despite few cases of transgender women transferring to women's prisons, the Department of Justice says it will look into "widely reported allegations" of abuse.

LA Activists Demand LAPD Limit Pretextual Traffic Stops

Activists claim the practice leads to 'racial disparities' in policing, despite its legal basis and crime prevention benefits.

Trump Administration Launches Investigations Into Race in Medical School Admissions

Probes target Stanford, Ohio State, and UC San Diego medical schools

Trump Administration Probes Race in Admissions at 3 Medical Schools

Investigations target Stanford, Ohio State, and UC San Diego medical schools

DOJ Investigating Race in Admissions at Three Medical Schools

Probe targets UC San Diego, Stanford, and Ohio State amid Trump administration's pressure on colleges

Feds Launch Probe Into Biological Males in Women's Prisons

Investigation focuses on allegations of sexual assault, voyeurism, and intimidation at two California women's prisons

DOJ to Investigate California Over Housing Trans Inmates in Women's Prisons

Probe launched into allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and civil rights violations at two state women's prisons.

SJSU Facing 'Enforcement Action' over Trans Athlete Scandal

Department of Education says university violated Title IX by allowing trans-identifying male athlete on women's teams

Trump DOJ Probes Alleged Race Bias at Top Med Schools

UC San Diego, Stanford, and Ohio State face data demands over admissions practices.

Trump Administration Probes Race in Medical School Admissions

Demands sent to Stanford, Ohio State, and UC San Diego as White House scrutiny of higher ed expands

California Sues US Dept of Energy Over Sable Oil Pipeline Restart

State alleges federal overreach in using Cold War-era law to reopen long-disputed pipeline system

LA Sheriff's Dept. Clears 'Deputy Gangs' Allegations as Political Ploy

After years of accusations, the truth is finally acknowledged: There is no evidence of law enforcement gangs in the LA County Sheriff's Department.

Two Dozen States, 10 Cities Sue EPA Over Repeal of Climate Change Endangerment Finding

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's reversal of Obama-era rule that was legal basis for climate regulations.

Honoring Women Changemakers in the Courtroom and Community

Public Defender reflects on the legacy of pioneering women attorneys like Clara Foltz

Supreme Court Upholds Religious Liberty in Health Care Mandate

The fight over the Affordable Care Act's contraception coverage continues in the courts.

LA Couple Sues School District After Son's 'Secret Transition'

Lawsuit alleges school district conspired to hide son's gender identity from parents, leading to his suicide

California Battles Trump Admin & Oil Company Over Pipeline & Offshore Drilling

State officials challenge federal efforts to bypass environmental regulations and restart offshore oil operations

US Judge Orders Trump Administration to Continue Funding Consumer Watchdog Agency

Ruling marks another rebuke for the administration's efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Trump Lawyer Rebuked at ABA for Praising DOJ

Lawyer's comments on Justice Department spark pushback at legal conference

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