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News & Commentary about Racial Justice

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The Racial Justice Program (RJP) fights to eradicate racial injustice in the U.S. and works to foster a society in which people of color and communities of color have full access to the rights and benefits of American society. Working with affected communities, RJP litigates, advocates, and educates to strike at the roots of racial injustice.
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Governor of Maine Paul LePage

Sep 2, 2016

Gov. LePage, Show Us the Binder

Gov. LePage, Show Us the Binder
Niya in front of school

Aug 11, 2016

A South Carolina Student Was Arrested for ‘Disturbing a School’ When She Challenged Police Abuse, So We Sued

A South Carolina Student Was Arrested for ‘Disturbing a School’ When She Challenged Police Abuse, So We Sued
Crown marching with #March 4 Our Lives sign

Jul 29, 2016

In America, the UN Finds the Rights to Peaceful Assembly and Association Are Being Eroded, and Race Plays a Big Factor

In America, the UN Finds the Rights to Peaceful Assembly and Association Are Being Eroded, and Race Plays a Big Factor
Black Lives Matter Button

Jul 28, 2016

Black Lives Matter in Our Courtrooms Too

Black Lives Matter in Our Courtrooms Too
San Francisco Police at Occupy San Francisco

Jul 27, 2016

To Make Black Lives Matter, We Must Tear Down the Case Law that Gave Police the Power to Stop, Search, and Abuse

To Make Black Lives Matter, We Must Tear Down the Case Law that Gave Police the Power to Stop, Search, and Abuse
Border agents on road

Jul 26, 2016

Checking up on Border Patrol Checkpoints to Stop Racial Profiling

Checking up on Border Patrol Checkpoints to Stop Racial Profiling
Colorful bar charts

Jun 29, 2016

ACLU Challenges Computer Crimes Law That is Thwarting Research on Discrimination Online

ACLU Challenges Computer Crimes Law That is Thwarting Research on Discrimination Online
Lemon curd recipe posting on Facebook

Jun 29, 2016

Your Favorite Website Might Be Discriminating Against You

Your Favorite Website Might Be Discriminating Against You
Ben Eaton, Mary Schaeffer, Esther Calhoun, and Ellis Long (from left to right)

Jun 2, 2016

In This Poor, Black, Polluted Alabama Town, Speaking Up Gets You Sued

In This Poor, Black, Polluted Alabama Town, Speaking Up Gets You Sued
Equal Justice Under Law

May 25, 2016

Prosecutors Still Using Race to Choose Juries in Death Penalty Cases, Despite Century of Supreme Court Rulings

Prosecutors Still Using Race to Choose Juries in Death Penalty Cases, Despite Century of Supreme Court Rulings