New York’s Landmark Abortion Rights Bill Protecting Roe v. Wade Decision Now Law
The law standardizes constitutional abortion protections in the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law new meas.....»»
Republican Governor Signs Bill Protecting Abortion Rights
Gov. Phil Scott has signed a bill into law that protects a woman's access to abortion services. Vermont’s Republican governor has signed a bill into law that protects a woman’s ac.....»»
Abortion rights advocates fear that Trump picking the next Supreme Court Justice means Roe v. Wade is "doomed"
CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin said Wednesday that the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy could mark the end of landmark abortion rights case .....»»
The latest point in pregnancy you can get an abortion in all 50 states
The Supreme Court is taking up a case over a Mississippi abortion ban in a direct challenge to the protections in the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. .....»»
New York legislators approved a bill that would immediately restore voting rights to prisoners once they are released
The bill signed by the New York State Assembly on Wednesday will now be sent to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for him to sign. Table top voting booths are sto.....»»
Sen. Raphael Warnock says that voting rights must pass "no matter what"
During a CNN interview, Warnock said that while passing an infrastructure bill is vital, protecting voting rights has to be a legislative priority. Sen. Re.....»»
New York City Investigates Amazon For Human Rights Violation During Coronavirus Pandemic
The New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has ordered an investigation into Amazon.com Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AMZN) firing of a worker who organized a mass protest against the company's policy on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. read more.....»»
New York City to probe Amazon firing of warehouse worker
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Tuesday he had ordered the city's human rights commissioner to investigate the dismissal of a worker at an Amazon.com warehouse who had participated in a walkout......»»
City bill aims to regulate AI hiring tools
The Trump administration can withhold millions of dollars in law enforcement grants to force states to cooperate with U.S. , a federal appeals court in New York ruled Wednesday in a decision that... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Stringer floats Tenant Bill of Rights proposal
At the height of the 2008 economic collapse, then-New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the elimination of a discriminatory housing practice known as “ “It all started back when there was a lot of... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Supreme Court Notches Landmark Victory for Property Rights
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a landmark property rights decision on June 21, 2019, ruling that the federal courts ar.....»»
Trump says administration to take "good look" at Hong Kong rights bill
President Donald Trump said on Friday his administration would take a "good luck" at a Hong Kong bill that passed the U.S. Congress nearly unanimously, as lawmakers awaited his decision on whether he would sign it into law or issue a veto......»»
Column: In landmark session, the California Legislature shows what progressive lawmaking looks like
With bills to protect employment rights, student athlete pay, abortion s.....»»
New York leads the way in protecting workers" rights
Although Labor Day and our celebration of working people is around the corner, workers across the county continue to face significant challenges. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced new... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Judge denies order letting unvaccinated kids go to school
A civil rights lawyer representing parents opposed to vaccines for their children said Monday he will appeal a judge's decision upholding a New York state law that ended religious exemptions from... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Judge confirms ruling on payment to Nats in MASN dispute
A New York judge has confirmed an arbitrator’s decision that the Washington Nationals be paid $296.8 million by the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, according to Associated Press. The two teams have been fighting for years over the broadcast rights f.....»»
Schumer wants explanation for delay in placing Tubman on $20 bill
New York would adopt the nation's most aggressive carbon emission reduction goals and give new rights to farmworkers under proposals that were moving through the state Legislature Wednesday. With... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
NYC Mayor Planning To Make Cap On New Uber, Lyft Drivers PermanentÂ
Ten months after NYC implemented a one-year cap on licenses for new ride-share drivers working with Uber and Lyft - and with New York's landmark congestion pricing law close to becoming a reality - Mayor Bill de Blasio is planning to make the cap.....»»
Illinois Set To Pass Sweeping Abortion Rights Bill
The Illinois Senate on Friday night passed a .....»»
De Blasio hints Bezos affair may have impacted Amazon's decision to leave New York City
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hinted Jeff Bezos' divorce and affair may have influenced Amazon's decision to drop plans in New Yo.....»»
The New York Post: New York to permanently ban cars from Central Park
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday called the city’s decision to ban cars permanently from the internal streets of Central Park a “sea change†for the landmark’s estimated 42 million annual visitors......»»