especially: the rights of personal liberty guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the 13th and 14th amendments to the Constitution and by acts of Congress
was charged with violating the victim's civil rights
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Recent Examples on the WebMonths after his death in 2005, actor, director, writer and civil rights activist Davis received his fourth Emmy nomination — for his guest role on The L Word, on which his character also died. Kelly Connolly, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 The documentary about the civil rights activist had its world premiere in June at the Tribeca Film Festival. Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 There will be appearances by Chandler City Councilman OD Harris, civil rights activist and National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Benjamin Chavis and Miss Tucson 2021 Abby Charles. Laura Latzko, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 Here is a look at the life of civil rights activist Julian Bond.CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 The agency warned that states and schools that receive federal funds, which include the national school lunch program overseen by the USDA, have agreed to follow civil rights laws. Kimberlee Kruesi, Anchorage Daily News, 27 July 2022 The Illinois attorney general’s office is investigating whether District 211 and the city of Palatine, where other district schools are based, violated state civil rights laws when ticketing students.ProPublica, 24 July 2022 The suit alleged that Netflix violated California's fair employment and civil rights laws and is representative of the major pay inequity in all employment for Black women. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 19 July 2022 Du Bois also became a courageous fighter for Black equality, cofounding the NAACP, which has led the drive in passing some of the country’s most significant civil rights laws. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 See More