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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Two gardai acquitted of falsely imprisoning and assaulting boy (17) who had underwear searched for drugs

Two gardaí were acquitted of charges related to the treatment of a teenage father-to-be during a lawful drugs search.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Puerto Rico trans rights advocates prepare legal fight as GOP governor considers gender-affirming care ban

Puerto Rico's legislation could ban gender-affirming care for youth, threatening the rights of the transgender community.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trans youth fight for care as California clinics cave to Trump: How can this happen here?'

Eli struggles to find medical care after CHLA shuts down its center for transgender youth healthcare due to federal funding threats.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

DACA gave me hope, but 13 years later, I'm still waiting for certainty

DACA was not just a policy for me; it was a lifeline that allowed me to work legally and build a future, countering the fear of deportation.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Fears assisted dying bill could be defeated as MPs warn tide is turning'

The fate of Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill hangs in balance, with concerns over its support voiced by MPs.
fromMashable
1 month ago

Federal judge: A social media ban for kids under 14 is unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled Florida's law restricting social media access for kids under 14 is likely unconstitutional.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

'Right to Remain Silent' bill passes assembly

The 'Right to Remain Silent' Act aims to protect minors' rights during arrests by ensuring they consult with counsel before waiving Miranda rights.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Public officials, advocates rally in the Manhattan for the release of Bronx high school student detained by ICE | amNewYork

Elected officials advocate for the release of Dylan Lopez Contreras from ICE custody, citing his legal entry into the U.S.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

EFF to California Lawmakers: There's a Better Way to Help Young People Online

Proposals for online safety regulations may harm youth rights and privacy.
California's approach to online safety legislation faces legal challenges.
Young people's voices reveal social media can be safe spaces for them.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Age Limits for Carrying Guns

The Supreme Court declined to take up a case on restricting 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying guns, highlighting ongoing divisions among lower courts.
US news
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

A Conservative Giant Just Gave the Supreme Court Reason To Uphold Youth Gun Bans

"Chief Judge William Pryor's decision is doggedly originalist, a meticulous history lesson that proves the constitutionality of Florida's ban beyond all reasonable doubt."
Right-wing politics
Mental health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago

Transgender Youth Have Better Emotional Health After Taking Hormones, New Study Finds

Transgender and nonbinary youth face increased suicide risk due to restrictive laws.
Hormone therapy notably enhances emotional health in trans youth.
Privacy professionals
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago

Health Minister in push to make contraceptives free for 16-year-old girls - even though age of consent is 17

The Minister advocates for extending free contraception to 16-year-olds, citing medical independence and existing state support for abortions at that age.
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