Civil Rights & Social Justice

Covers laws and legal actions that protect individuals and communities from discrimination and unequal treatment, including rights based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and immigration status. Topics include constitutional and statutory civil rights, police misconduct and accountability, voting and housing rights, workplace discrimination, education access, public accommodations, and civil rights litigation and remedies.

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The Supreme Court Case That Could End Qualified Immunity Forever

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

The U.S. Supreme Court could eliminate qualified immunity nationwide if it rules that government officials can be sued for constitutional violations without the “clearly established law” shield. Qualified immunity is a judge-made doctrine that often blocks civil rights claims unless a prior case matches the facts closely. This article explains the case before the Court, […]