Tag: rights
Protests grow violent in Iran over death of Mahsa Amini
At least 17 people have been killed in protests across Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody and the U.S. government sent…
ABC News Live: JUUL agrees to massive settlement over marketing to minors
Plus, police are expanding their search for second suspect in the stabbing spree in Saskatchewan, Canada, and teachers go on strike in Seattle. WATCH the…
Lawmakers face new deadline to avert shutdown as Congress reconvenes
Meanwhile, Democrats are hoping to pass a marriage equality bill in the Senate. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS:…
The slow unraveling of Afghanistan under Taliban control | Nightline
In the 12 months since the Taliban seized power families resort to dire measures to put food on the table, hospitals are over capacity, and…
DOJ launches civil rights investigation following violent arrest in Arkansas
Former NYPD Chief of Detectives Bob Boyce and attorney Bernarda Villalona break down the investigation into the beating of a suspect by police in Arkansas….
Civil rights organization files suit against Mississippi town l ABCNL
ABC News’ Trevor Ault spoke with Jill Collen Jefferson, founder of civil rights organization Julian, and a Lexington, Mississippi, resident about legal action taken against…
3 men to be sentenced for hate crimes in death of Ahmaud Arbery
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents the families of both Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, discusses the latest on both cases. WATCH the ABC…
Abortion rights on the ballot in Kansas l ABCNL
ABC News congressional correspondent Rachel Scott discusses the state’s proposed amendment that would ban abortion and potential fallout from the vote. WATCH the ABC News…
Kansas holding 1st vote on abortion rights in nearly 50 years
538’s Galen Druke discusses how the battle over abortion rights could impact if Democrats will hold on to control of Congress. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News…
Kansas votes to preserve abortion rights during high-stakes primary l ABCNL
ABC News correspondent Zohreen Shah breaks down the reaction to the Kansas abortion vote and the results of Tuesday’s primary races. ABC News Live Prime,…
Biden signs 2nd executive order to protect abortion access
The order comes a day after Kansas voters decided to keep abortion protections in their state constitution. source
Kansas state representative speaks on ‘incredible victory’
Rep. Lindsay Vaughn speaks about how Kansas voting to protect abortion rights is a win for women and for reproductive rights after Roe v. Wade…
Abortion rights survive in Kansas, as Arizona awaits results for governor | Nightline
Pro-abortion rights activists in Kansas are celebrating a major primary win following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, as nominees in tight primary races in…
Kansas lawmaker expresses pride in being a Kansan
Rep. Sharice Davids speaks out after Kansas voters went to the polls for the state’s primary election Tuesday. source
Primary elections in Tennessee
ABC News’ Zohreen Shah discusses the latest on how critical abortion rights will be in the upcoming midterms amid the Tennessee primary election. #tennessee #abortion…
Post Roe reality sets in for women across America | Nightline
Nightline chronicles the journey of one Texas teen from unplanned pregnancy to parenthood. WATCH NIGHTLINE EPISODES: https://abc.go.com/shows/nightline ALSO AVAILABLE ON HULU: https://hulu.tv/2wSmSrZ #nightline source
New momentum for Democrats ahead of the midterms?
An overwhelming vote in traditionally conservative Kansas to protect abortion rights suggests the issue may help Democrats this November. ABC News’ Em Nguyen reports. source
ABC News Live: July jobs report shows 528,000 jobs have been added to the U.S. economy
Plus, China announces sanctions against House Speaker Pelosi over her controversial trip to Taiwan, and Secretary of State Blinken discusses a possible prisoner swap after…
4 officers charged in raid that resulted in the death of Breonna Taylor
Four current and former police officers are facing federal civil rights charges in connection with the shooting death of Breonna Taylor. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF…
Biden on the mend after testing positive for COVID-19, his physician says
ABC’s Zohreen Shah has the latest from President Joe Biden’s physician, who said the president’s symptoms have diminished considerably. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News on YouTube:…