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In her new novel "Questions 27 & 28," Karen Tei Yamashita explores the complexities of Japanese American identity and loyalty during World War II, drawing from a controversial archive of the Japanese American Evacuation and Resettlement Study, while weaving in historical narratives and fictional elements to highlight internal conflicts within the community. #AsianAmericanLiterature #HistoricalFiction #CivilRights #JP #US

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Karen Tei Yamashita Writes About Japanese American Internment in Her New Novel
On a recent morning, the novelist Karen Tei Yamashita was at home in this beachfront town, talking about the time she came upon a little-known -- but enormous -- archive of materials at the University of California at Berkeley.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1h

In her new novel "Questions 27 & 28," Karen Tei Yamashita explores the complex narratives of Japanese Americans during World War II, inspired by a controversial research project conducted in incarceration camps, and examines themes of loyalty and internal conflict within the community while blending history with imaginative storytelling. #AsianAmericanLiterature #HistoricalFiction #CivilRights #JP #US

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Karen Tei Yamashita Writes About Japanese American Internment in Her New Novel
On a recent morning, the novelist Karen Tei Yamashita was at home in this beachfront town, talking about the time she came upon a little-known -- but enormous -- archive of materials at the University of California at Berkeley.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 2h

In a recent interview, novelist Karen Tei Yamashita discussed her new book "Questions 27 & 28," which delves into the complex and often painful history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, inspired by the ethically questionable Japanese American Evacuation and Resettlement Study, prompting reflections on loyalty and identity within the context of her family's own experiences. #JapaneseAmericanHistory #Literature #CivilRights #JP #US

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Karen Tei Yamashita Writes About Japanese American Internment in Her New Novel
On a recent morning, the novelist Karen Tei Yamashita was at home in this beachfront town, talking about the time she came upon a little-known -- but enormous -- archive of materials at the University of California at Berkeley.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 7h

The article reflects on the Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which allows states to create electoral districts that may limit Black representation, questioning whether this reflects a shift in racial equity and representation while recognizing the complex dynamics of race, partisanship, and the evolving landscape of Black voter support in America. #CivilRights #VotingEquality #BlackHistory #US #LA #SC #UT #MI #FL #GA

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Opinion | The Voting Rights Act Changed America, Now It Can Change
Before me as I write this is a photo album open to the one surviving image of my great-grandfather John Hamilton McWhorter II, a rural Black South Carolinian born in the late 19th century.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 9h

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated a previous court order by allowing immigration agents to make warrantless arrests in Washington, D.C., contrary to her directives requiring probable cause and consideration of community ties. #ImmigrationReform #GovernmentAccountability #CivilRights #US

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ICE Arrests Violated Order Requiring Warrants in D.C., Judge Rules
Despite a previous order, the administration has continued to follow guidance from January empowering immigrations agents to widely make arrests without probable cause, judge says.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 12h

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated a court order by allowing immigration agents to make arrests without warrants in Washington, D.C., contrary to her directives, and mandated compliance with her previous restrictions. #ImmigrationPolicy #CourtRuling #CivilRights #US

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ICE Arrests Violated Order Requiring Warrants in D.C., Judge Rules
Despite a previous order, the administration has continued to follow guidance from January empowering immigrations agents to widely make arrests without probable cause, judge says.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 14h

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated a court order by allowing immigration agents to make warrantless arrests in D.C. without probable cause, citing a memo from ICE leadership that contradicted her previous directives. #Immigration #JudicialSystem #CivilRights #US

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ICE Arrests Violated Order Requiring Warrants in D.C., Judge Rules
Despite a previous order, the administration has continued to follow guidance from January empowering immigrations agents to widely make arrests without probable cause, judge says.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 17h

New York leaders introduced a comprehensive plan that prohibits state and local officials from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, restricts ICE's access to local jails and private properties without a warrant, and aims to counteract the aggressive immigration policies of the previous administration, reflecting a commitment to protecting vulnerable communities. #ImmigrationReform #PublicSafety #CivilRights #US #NY

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ICE Agents Barred From Wearing Masks in New York Under State Budget Deal
State and local officials will also be prohibited from formally cooperating with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement under the agreement.
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New York leaders have announced a new plan that imposes strict limitations on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), prohibiting state and local officials from cooperating with the agency and requiring warrants for searches, in response to the federal immigration crackdown during the Trump administration. #ImmigrationPolicy #LocalGovernment #CivilRights #US #NY

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ICE Agents Barred From Wearing Masks in New York Under State Budget Deal
State and local officials will also be prohibited from formally cooperating with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement under the agreement.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

The Justice Department's investigation concluded that UCLA's medical school admissions policies violated federal anti-discrimination laws by favoring Black and Hispanic applicants with lower qualifications than their white and Asian counterparts, leading to increased pressure on the University of California system to negotiate with the Trump administration in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling against race-conscious admissions. #HigherEducation #Diversity #CivilRights #US

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Justice Dept. Accuses U.C.L.A. Medical School of Bias Against White and Asian Applicants
The findings put more pressure on the University of California system to negotiate with the Trump administration. The Justice Department announced Wednesday that an investigation found that the medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles, violated federal anti-discrimination laws with admissions policies that favored Black and Hispanic applicants with lower qualifications than white and Asian students.
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The Justice Department has concluded that the University of California, Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.) medical school violated federal anti-discrimination laws by favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over their white and Asian peers with lower qualifications, prompting increased pressure on the university to negotiate with the Trump administration amidst ongoing investigations into the admissions processes of several institutions. #HigherEducation #DiversityInAdmissions #CivilRights #US #CA

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Justice Dept. Accuses U.C.L.A. Medical School of Bias Against White and Asian Applicants
The findings put more pressure on the University of California system to negotiate with the Trump administration. The Justice Department announced Wednesday that an investigation found that the medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles, violated federal anti-discrimination laws with admissions policies that favored Black and Hispanic applicants with lower qualifications than white and Asian students.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

The Justice Department's investigation into the University of California, Los Angeles' medical school revealed violations of federal anti-discrimination laws in its admissions policies favoring Black and Hispanic applicants with lower qualifications than white and Asian students, increasing pressure on the university to negotiate with the Trump administration following a Supreme Court decision that restricted race-conscious admissions. #HigherEducation #Diversity #CivilRights #US

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Justice Dept. Accuses U.C.L.A. Medical School of Bias Against White and Asian Applicants
The findings put more pressure on the University of California system to negotiate with the Trump administration. The Justice Department announced Wednesday that an investigation found that the medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles, violated federal anti-discrimination laws with admissions policies that favored Black and Hispanic applicants with lower qualifications than white and Asian students.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

Jack Bass, a prominent journalist and historian known for his deep insights into South Carolina's political landscape and civil rights struggles, passed away at 91, leaving behind a legacy of influential writings and a significant impact on Southern political journalism. #CivilRights #SouthernPolitics #Journalism #US #SC #NC

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Jack Bass, Dean of South Carolina Political Journalism, Dies at 91
In articles and books, he wrote about the rapid racial, political and economic changes that transformed his state -- and the South as a whole.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

The Justice Department's investigation has revealed that UCLA's medical school admissions policies violated federal anti-discrimination laws by favoring Black and Hispanic applicants with lower qualifications than their white and Asian counterparts, prompting increased pressure on the University of California system to comply with the Trump administration's interpretation of a recent Supreme Court ruling against race-conscious admissions. #HigherEducation #AdmissionsPolicies #CivilRights #US

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Justice Dept. Accuses U.C.L.A. Medical School of Bias Against White and Asian Applicants
The findings put more pressure on the University of California system to negotiate with the Trump administration. The Justice Department announced Wednesday that an investigation found that the medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles, violated federal anti-discrimination laws with admissions policies that favored Black and Hispanic applicants with lower qualifications than white and Asian students.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

Dana Briggs, a 71-year-old Air Force veteran and longtime protester against the Department of Homeland Security, became the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging the federal government's DNA collection practices after he was arrested during a demonstration, highlighting concerns over unlawful surveillance and constitutional rights violations against protesters. #CivilRights #DNACollection #ProtestJustice #US #IL

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His DNA Was Taken After His Arrest at an ICE Protest. Now, He's Suing.
For Dana Briggs, a 71-year-old Air Force veteran, it was only natural that he would join a September demonstration outside a Chicago detention center.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

The Justice Department's investigation found that the University of California, Los Angeles, violated federal anti-discrimination laws by favoring Black and Hispanic applicants with lower qualifications in its medical school admissions, increasing pressure on the university system to align its policies with the Trump administration's interpretation of a recent Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions. #Education #Diversity #CivilRights #US #CA

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Justice Dept. Accuses U.C.L.A. Medical School of Bias Against White and Asian Applicants
The findings put more pressure on the University of California system to negotiate with the Trump administration. The Justice Department announced Wednesday that an investigation found that the medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles, violated federal anti-discrimination laws with admissions policies that favored Black and Hispanic applicants with lower qualifications than white and Asian students.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

Dana Briggs, a 71-year-old Air Force veteran, was arrested during a protest against the Department of Homeland Security's actions and subsequently became the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging the federal practice of collecting DNA from arrested individuals, arguing it infringes on citizens' rights to protest and constitutes unreasonable bodily intrusions. #CivilRights #DNACollection #SurveillanceState #US

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His DNA Was Taken After His Arrest at an ICE Protest. Now, He's Suing.
For Dana Briggs, a 71-year-old Air Force veteran, it was only natural that he would join a September demonstration outside a Chicago detention center.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

Jack Bass, a prominent journalist and historian known for his in-depth exploration of the political, racial, and economic transformations in South Carolina and the South, passed away at 91 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease, leaving behind a legacy of influential writings and significant contributions to civil rights reporting. #CivilRights #SouthernPolitics #Journalism #US #SC #NC

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Jack Bass, Dean of South Carolina Political Journalism, Dies at 91
In articles and books, he wrote about the rapid racial, political and economic changes that transformed his state -- and the South as a whole.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

The Justice Department's investigation revealed that the University of California, Los Angeles medical school violated federal anti-discrimination laws by favoring Black and Hispanic applicants with lower qualifications than white and Asian students in its admissions policies, intensifying pressure on the university to comply with legal standards following a recent Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions. #Diversity #HigherEducation #CivilRights #US #CA

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Justice Dept. Accuses U.C.L.A. Medical School of Bias Against White and Asian Applicants
The findings put more pressure on the University of California system to negotiate with the Trump administration. The Justice Department announced Wednesday that an investigation found that the medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles, violated federal anti-discrimination laws with admissions policies that favored Black and Hispanic applicants with lower qualifications than white and Asian students.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

Dana Briggs, a 71-year-old Air Force veteran and long-time protester against the Department of Homeland Security, was arrested at a demonstration in Chicago and subsequently became the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging the federal government's practice of collecting DNA samples from protesters, arguing it violates their rights and subjects them to unwarranted government surveillance. #CivilRights #Protest #Surveillance #US #IL

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His DNA Was Taken After His Arrest at an ICE Protest. Now, He's Suing.
For Dana Briggs, a 71-year-old Air Force veteran, it was only natural that he would join a September demonstration outside a Chicago detention center.