Mass exodus at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
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"The Power of August"
"The Power of August" looks back at transformational moments in American civil rights history that happened in the month of August. Anchored by Maurice DuBois, "The Power of August" is comprised of four acts, each told in eight minutes and 46 seconds — the approximate duration of time a Minneapolis police officer had his knee on George Floyd's neck. Each act explores stories of powerful and historic August events, beginning with Emmett Till's murder, then the March on Washington, Ferguson and the power of the vote in 2020.
Capitol replaces statue of Robert E. Lee with civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns
The U.S. Capitol has begun displaying a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school.
Civil rights groups sue to stop DOJ from closing office that aims to curb unrest
The Trump administration has for months planned to close the Justice Department Community Relations Service.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized
Rev. Jesse Jackson's family said the civil rights leader is in stable condition and not on life support after reports circulated of his hospitalization. CBS News' Lana Zak has the latest.
Impact of Louisiana redistricting on Congress
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in the Louisiana congressional map case, which could have significant implications for the Voting Rights Act. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto examines how the outcome could also affect the balance of power in Congress.
New film revisits 1960 civil rights protest
Director Ilana Trachtman joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss "Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round," a new documentary that uncovers never-before-seen footage and first-hand accounts from the landmark 1960 protest against segregation at a Maryland amusement park.
National Center for Civil and Human Rights expands at a critical moment
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, in Atlanta, is expanding at a critical moment in the debate over how the story of the United States is told.
Amy Coney Barrett on Supreme Court priorities
Justice Amy Coney Barrett tells CBS News' Norah O'Donnell the Supreme Court should not "be imposing its own values on the American people." The statement comes as part of her first television interview since joining the high court in 2020, ahead of the release of her new book, "Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution."
2 men publicly caned for hugging and kissing in Indonesia
Sharia law in Indonesia's Aceh province allows up to 100 public lashes for morality offenses including gay sex and sex between unmarried people.
Judge gives Trump administration partial victory in "Alligator Alcatraz" case
A federal judge tossed out part of a lawsuit brought by detainees at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in the Florida Everglades, handing a partial victory to the Trump administration.
U.S. repatriates child from camp in Syria holding families of ISIS fighters
The United States has repatriated an American child from a large camp in northeastern Syria.
DOJ asks for 1-day sentence for officer
The Justice Department is asking a judge to sentence a former police officer convicted of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights to one day in prison, amounting to time served, and three years of supervised release. Taylor was killed during a botched 2020 raid in Louisville, Kentucky. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the details.
Ben's Chili Bowl closing for renovations
Ben's Chili Bowl, a 67-year-old Washington, D.C., institution, is temporarily closing its doors for renovations. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Ben's wife and co-founder, Virginia Ali, about efforts to keep their history intact despite new changes.
NAACP president on Trump's targeting of DEI
NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson calls the Trump administration's moves to cut diversity, equity and inclusion policies "outrageous." Major Garrett speaks with Johnson about that and the cuts to clean energy and environmental justice policies included in President Trump's newly-passed spending law.
Monuments honoring American history at risk
The more than 100 national monuments across the country are eligible to buy for the first time in nearly a century. The monuments may be essentially sold for parts. Some honor important moments in American civil rights history.
What has changed since George Floyd's death
It's been five years since the murder of George Floyd sparked a national conversation on race and police reform. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump joins to discuss.
79-year-old graduates from HBCU in moving tribute
A 79-year-old honored a forgotten tragedy by earning his degree where three students were once killed for demanding justice. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road" from Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Reflecting on George Floyd's death after 5 years
This weekend marks five years since the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota. On May 25, 2020, Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes after arresting him for allegedly using a counterfeit bill at a nearby store. Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Breaking down the role of due process
Multiple times during a recent interview, President Trump answered "I don't know" when asked if he'd abide by the constitutional due process rights granted to citizens and noncitizens alike in the U.S. Jessica Levinson joins to discuss the history of due process.
Concern grows over civil rights under Trump
The Department of Justice's civil rights division under President Trump has made a seismic shift in enforcement of equal protection laws in employment, housing and education, leading to more than 100 lawyers resigning from the unit. Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, joins to discuss.
Inside of Memphis church with ties to MLK "a total loss" after fire
Clayborn Temple in downtown Memphis, the organizing point for Martin Luther King Jr.'s final campaign in 1968, caught fire early Monday morning.
Eye on America: The racial divide and more
We travel to Louisville, Kentucky to see how residents work to bridge the racial divide. And we visit a Connecticut school finding creative ways to bring students back and lower absences. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: School safety, and more
We go inside one New Jersey school that's raising the bar to keep children safe. And a look back on history, we meet with a civil rights activist reflecting on a famous sit-in in Mississippi. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Is Trump targeting tools to fight inequality?
Civil rights groups are condemning President Trump for signing a series of executive orders that they say could weaken anti-discrimination laws. Janai Nelson, president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, joins to discuss.
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