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Tag: U.S. Supreme Court

May 22, 2017

Voting rights advocates win big in North Carolina, get ready for next battle

Ever since NC enacted restrictions on when, where, and how people could vote—restrictions that disproportionately harmed students, the poor, and people of color—civil rights activists have been fighting back.

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March 31, 2017

Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch puts rights of students with disabilities at risk

Neil Gorsuch has ruled against students with disabilities in 8 out of 10 cases.

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March 3, 2017

Millions of educators take a stand for transgender students in advance of historic Supreme Court decision

“This is a public school and everybody is welcome as they are. The onus is on us to make any accommodations within our human power to help all of our students feel safe and happy.”

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June 23, 2016

Educators vow to stand with immigrant students, families despite court ruling

“Schools are safe havens. We are not immigration agents, therefore we will not be checking papers for legal status. We will continue to educate and protect our students.”

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May 19, 2016

Civics teachers come to Washington, tell Senate, ‘Do your job’

“It’s about the future of our country and making sure our students have a system they can trust and eventually lead.”

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April 26, 2016

Civics teachers to US Senate: ‘Do your job’

“Demonstrate that America’s leaders can put aside their differences to do their jobs. For the sake of the students who are the future of America, we urge you to hold a hearing and up-or-down vote.”

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April 21, 2016

Supreme Court case draws educators fighting for immigrant students, families

“I am committed to supporting DREAMer students by continuing to advocate for them:” TX teacher Areli Zárate.

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April 4, 2016

Call to Action: Urge U.S. Senate to do its job and fill the SCOTUS vacancy

Educators use social and electronic media to urge lawmakers to fill vacancy on U.S. Supreme Court.

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March 14, 2016

TX educator, an immigrant, comes to Washington to speak for her students

“I am speaking out today for the millions who want nothing more than to walk out of the shadows and into a future”: Texas high school teacher Areli Zárate

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January 12, 2016

Educators speak out on Supreme Court lawsuit designed to silence their voice

The Friedrichs case is about corporate interests that want to make it even harder for teachers, firefighters, nurses and sanitation workers to come together, speak up for their communities.

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