In early action, Biden tries to make good on pledge to heal America's racial divide
Biden said in the coming weeks he would reaffirm a federal commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and accessibility.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Nearly 2,000 people faced additional screening after first Trump travel ban, new document shows
As it stands now, the Trump administration is allowed to impose a travel ban - but one that is significantly less onerous than what the president had first envisioned.
Fri Sep 01 2017
US judge halts deportation of more than 1,400 Iraqi nationals
Lawyers from the American Civil Liberties Union, who argued the immigrants would face persecution in Iraq because they are considered ethnic and religious minorities there.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Chelsea Manning ends hunger strike, to begin gender surgery
Imprisoned transgender soldier Chelsea Manning on Tuesday ended a hunger strike after five days when the US Army agreed to provide surgery to treat her gender dysphoria, her representatives said.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Judge denies transgender student's request to use boys' bathroom
A federal judge has denied a transgender teenager's request to allow him to use the same bathroom as his peers at his public school in Virginia.
Sat Sep 05 2015