9th grader sues over Pledge of Allegiance confrontation
Family of SC 9th grader who said she was accosted by a teacher for not stopping to recite Pledge of Allegiance sues in federal court. More
March 10, 2023
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Civil Rights
The fundamental rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to all individuals by law, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal characteristics.
Ahmaud Arbery’s killers deny racist motives in appeals
Three white men serving prison sentences in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery ask an appeals court to throw out their federal hate crime convictions. More
March 10, 2023
Maine motorists appeal to keep naughty vanity license plates
The state concluded the license plate “LUVTOFU” could’ve been seen as a reference to sex instead of admiration for bean curd. More
March 9, 2023
Virginia slave laws inform judge’s ruling on frozen embryos
Virginia judge rules frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, basing decision in part on a 19th century law governing treatment of slaves. More
March 9, 2023
White supremacist serving life, fined for prison misconduct
White supremacist who killed counter-protester at “Unite the Right” rally fined for allegedly threatening a correctional officer and brandishing a weapon. More
February 28, 2023
Former Kentucky student caught on camera using racial slurs indicted
A grand jury indicted Sophia Rosing on multiple charges, including three counts of fourth-degree assault in the Nov. 2022 incident. More
February 24, 2023
Lawsuit seeks white woman’s arrest in Emmett Till kidnapping
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A relative of Emmett Till is suing to try to make a Mississippi sheriff serve a 1955... More
February 16, 2023
DeSantis to run Disney district after ‘Don’t Say Gay’ feud
Florida Gov. DeSantis to take control of Walt Disney World's self-governing, punishing the company over opposition to the so-called “Don't Say Gay” law. More
February 10, 2023
Art professor sues after firing over Prophet Muhammad images
Art professor sues Minnesota university that dismissed her after a Muslim student objected to depictions of the Prophet Muhammad in a global art course. More
January 18, 2023
Influential Black rights cases in Court TV history
A look at some cases involving Black rights that Court TV has covered, as well as some of the legal stories that shaped Black History. More
January 15, 2023
Woman sues Steven Tyler, alleging child sex assault in 1970s
The lawsuit alleged Julia Misley became pregnant in 1975, and that Steven Tyler later coerced her into having an abortion. More
January 3, 2023
Supreme Court asked to bar punishment for acquitted conduct
Jurors acquitted Daytona McClinton of the most serious charges against him. He should have faced six years in prison, at most. More
December 28, 2022
Indonesia’s Parliament votes to ban sex outside of marriage
Indonesia's Parliament unanimously voted to ban sex outside of marriage and insulting the president and state institutions. More
December 6, 2022
Same-sex couples wary despite federal marriage rights bill
Senate passed Respect for Marriage Act with support from 12 Republicans; it's expected to win approval in the House before being signed by Pres. Biden. More
December 5, 2022
Supreme Court takes up clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court is hearing the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples. More
December 5, 2022
Man pleads guilty to federal hate crime for cross burning
Axel Cox, Mississippi man who burned a cross in his front yard to intimidate Black neighbors, pleaded guilty to a hate crime in federal court. More
December 2, 2022
Parade killings judge running for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Jennifer Dorow, judge who presided over the case of Darrell Brooks -- Waukesha Christmas Parade crash trial -- is running for Wisconsin Supreme Court. More
November 30, 2022
Gay bar shooting suspect faces murder, hate crime charges
Anderson Lee Aldrich, suspected of shooting and killing 5 and wounding 17 at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, is held on murder and hate... More
November 21, 2022
Police: Gunman kills 5 at gay club, is subdued by patrons
Authorities say a 22-year-old gunman opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people and leaving 25 injured... More
November 21, 2022
Supreme Court takes up race-conscious college admissions
Members of the Supreme Court's conservative majority are questioning the continued use of affirmative action in higher education. More
October 31, 2022
Judge mulls mental evaluation in Kavanaugh threat case
Federal judge says he'll likely order a mental evaluation for Nicholas John Roske, who's charged with trying to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh. More
October 26, 2022
Justice: Hotel sued for denying rooms to Native Americans
Justice Dept. sued owners of Grand Gateway Hotel in Rapid City, SD, alleging they committed racial discrimination by turning away Native Americans. More
October 19, 2022
Colorado baker fighting ruling over gender transition cake
Colorado baker who refused to make gay couple's wedding cake is challenging a ruling he violated the law by refusing to make a gender transition cake. More
October 6, 2022
RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan challenges his parole denial
Sirhan Sirhan's lawyer is filing what's known as a writ of habeas corpus asking a judge to rule that Gov. Gavin Newsom violated state law. More
September 28, 2022
Judge says alleged clinic shooter can be forcibly medicated
Judge rules mentally ill man Robert Dear, charged with killing three people at a Colorado Planned Parenthood, can be forcibly medicated. More
September 19, 2022
Judge rules for photographer challenging gay rights law
A federal district court has ruled in favor of a Kentucky wedding photographer who challenged a Louisville ordinance banning businesses from discriminating against gay customers. More
September 1, 2022
Medication recommended for Colorado clinic shooting suspect
Robert Dear, mentally ill man charged with killing three people and wounding eight others at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic in 2015 could become competent... More
August 30, 2022
Court: Arkansas can’t ban treatment of transgender kids
A federal appeals court said Arkansas can't enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care. More
August 25, 2022
Utah GOP seeks to to block gender-affirming treatment for transgender youth
The Utah Republican Party passed a resolution encouraging the banning of surgeries and hormone therapy for transitioning transgender minors. More
August 16, 2022
Trump hires prominent Atlanta attorney for election probe
Donald Trump has hired prominent Atlanta criminal defense attorney Drew Findling, known for defending famous rappers, to represent him in matters related to the special... More
August 11, 2022
