National civil rights museum expanding. Unlike Smithsonian, Trump has no immediate sway over its content

Atlanta — A popular museum in Atlanta is expanding at a critical moment in the United States – and unlike the Smithsonian Institution, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is privately funded, putting it beyond the immediate reach of Trump administration efforts to control what Americans learn about their history. The months-long renovation,…

Judge gives Trump administration and Florida partial victory in

A federal judge on Monday tossed out part of a lawsuit brought by detainees at a temporary immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, handing a partial victory to the Trump administration and Florida state officials — though other challenges over “Alligator Alcatraz” are still pending.  Civil rights attorneys had sued the Trump administration and…

Justice Dept. subpoenas New York AG Letitia James over whether she violated Trump’s civil rights, source says

The Justice Department expanded its investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, subpoenaing James for her office’s handling of the civil fraud investigation into President Trump, according to a Trump administration source familiar with the investigation. Another subpoena was sent to James’ office regarding her office’s investigation into the National Rifle Association. The U.S….