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Women's fight for equality is nothing new: A hundred years ago, brave women gathered to march and demand their right to vote and, unsurprisingly, Bay Area ladies were on the front lines. Take a look at the women's suffrage movement in San Francisco during the 1800s and early 1900s.

Explore how media transformed civil rights awareness, from television's impact to social media activism, showcasing iconic moments that shaped public opinion.In an era defined by social change and a quest for justice, the role of media in the Civil Rights Movement stands as a powerful testament to the influence of

The Seventh Amendment guarantees a jury trial for civil cases in the federal courts. This amendment was ratified in 1791. The rights were to jury trial.

South Dakota has reached a settlement with two transgender advocacy groups, agreeing to pay $300,000 in damages after a federal court deemed the state's ban on gender confirmation surgeries for minors unconstitutional. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) had challenged the ban, arguing that it violated the Equal Protection Clause of the US Constitution. As part of the settlement, the state will also cover the plaintiffs' attorney fees and issue a…

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Passed by Congress September 25, 1789. Ratified December 15, 1791. Gave rights to all american citizens. This amendment codifies the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases, and inhibits courts from overturning a jury's findings of fact.

Twenty-four new measures become law in Texas on Jan. 1, 2020, giving some homeowners relief from spiking property values and letting others know what exemptions they can claim. Inmates and renters also are helped.