Sentences with phrase «civil rights»

They began to seek access to public schools as an issue of civil rights for those with disabilities.

He was progressive in many ways and was obviously groundbreaking in civil rights movements, which now, includes gays.

And this was probably the start of the movement for civil rights for the disabled, which is very important.

The woman sued under the state's civil rights act.

Critics charged that she had no direct experience in civil rights law.

How can our Christian witness survive if we're on the wrong side of what many now call «the great civil rights issue of our time»?

That guidance sparked debate with an assertion that school policies could be found in violation of federal civil rights law based on discriminatory effects, even if those policies are neutral on their face.

But a coalition of civil rights groups, fearing a ruling that would harm affirmative action nationwide, raised money for a settlement that ended the case before the justices heard it.

These leaders had learned their tactics from civil rights leaders they knew, and from campaigns they themselves had participated in.

This is the view of many civil rights activists.

He was asked to comment on civil rights in a history class in which he's the only black student.

There are many types of lawyers such as civil rights lawyers, divorce lawyers, corporate lawyers, etc..

We should make equal educational opportunity a federal civil right for all students.

Public funds should be spent on public schools, not private schools state the coalition of public policy, education, religious and civil rights organizations in the joint letter.

We've turned away from civil rights in education.

But I take heart when I feel I am engaged in a collective project — a collective action on behalf of the «civil rights struggle of our time» — with you.

But my greater concern is with the complaints against charter schools raised by civil rights advocates.

But if you want to say that the protesters should be convicted for their violence rather than on civil rights violations, I would agree with you.

These activities are necessary for the government to monitor the health care system, government programs, and compliance with civil rights laws.

New federal civil rights data highlight deep racial disparities in physical punishment; black students are hit at twice the rate of white students.

If you feel that you or someone you know has been a victim of unlawful discrimination or harassment, contact a qualified civil rights attorney today.

He notes the difficulties of using litigation as a remedial tool, including the isolation of civil rights lawyers, and the inherent tensions between ideology and financing.

While working on my thesis, I learned a great deal about the process of conducting legal research and in writing about civil rights litigation.

Our lawyers also handle other critical legal problems, including civil rights cases and personal injuries.

Civil rights advocates say the ruling will push the police and prosecutors to meet a higher standard in tracking cell phones.

Additionally, he has experience defending Section 1983 civil rights litigation as well as defending colleges, universities, and private secondary schools in Title IX litigation and related claims.

This week, grass - roots parent groups filed civil rights complaints demonstrating that school closures in their cities have disproportionately harmed African - American and Latino students and their families.

Both are fact - based stories of heroes of the American civil rights movement during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

The years needed for change as in other civil rights movements echoes in the slow burn of win - appeal we suffer as an audience in the film.

In that guidance the administration made clear to schools: These big disparities violate civil rights law and will not be tolerated.

So I felt that somebody had to prosecute them, which is essentially what I did by filing civil rights lawsuits against them.

The federal government had alleged violations of laws protecting civil rights and giving the federal government the power to review actions of law enforcement agencies with a pattern and practice of violating federal rights.

This final piece of civil rights legislation prohibits the discrimination in the sale and rental of residential housing.

It started off with a young swimming star coming out, and ended up with an old civil rights icon reaching the end of his life.

Second, we will use our office as a «bully platform» to stand for civil rights protections for person with disabilities.

They are creating public policy on important issues including civil rights, a living wage, affordable housing and alternative voting systems.

The court dismissed her case, for the reason that her case presented no valid Federal civil rights claim.

Practice your faith in your church and do unto others, meaning don't use your religion to deny civil rights (including marriage) to any class of American citizens.

The firm concentrates its practice defending a broad spectrum of personal injury, employment discrimination, and civil rights matters.

Years of patient local organizing created the foundations for the emergence of the national civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Originally they were created during the black civil rights movement, but their story is seen even more prevalent in today's society with gay rights.

Didn't allow minorities into their church until well after civil rights.

It is also the black and white of its only two characters, a black man and a white woman, just when civil rights were definitely on the agenda.

This is not civil rights people, it is a lifestyle.

For half of the intervening 30 years I have also directed one of the most active state civil rights programs in education.

Remember this is a culture that had to argue over slavery and other basic civil rights, so the power of evil is still prevalent.