In our call for justice in the anti-Black killings occurring around the country, we must state clearly the vectors of anti-poor discrimination, queerphobia, transphobia, fatphobia, and ableism that disproportionately put our community in harm’s way. We are committed to confronting and dismantling institutions founded on these white supremacist ideals. Read Article to Me (Mobile Version) Source URL: Read More The...
From defending some of the most courageous people on the planet to achieving legal outcomes with far-reaching implications for the future of society, Arent Fox’s commitment to public interest dates back to the firm’s founding. Our pro bono clients inspire us daily with their resilience, integrity, and strength. Lawyers have a special obligation to the administration of justice. Arent Fox believes...
The First Amendment and Religious Organizations group has handled significant issues in courts and administrative hearings across the country at all levels, including the United States Supreme Court. These constitutional and civil rights issues have related to the rights of religious organizations, free speech and free press, protests, defamation defense, civil rights violations and land use and zoning ordinances for...
NCCM & CCLA apply for a stay of the discriminatory recently passed Bill 21 (Montreal – June 17, 2019) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)[1] and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) today filed a legal challenge[2] in the Quebec Superior Court to stay the application of Quebec’s Bill 21: An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State (Bill...
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