Social Issues & Justice
The latest news and insights from TheWkly's Social Issues & Justice section.
“Family Reunification” Camp Accused of Abusing Siblings in Custody Dispute
Utah, USA: An investigation exposes alleged psychological abuse at a “reunification” camp ordered by a family court. Two teens say staff pressured...
Texas Approves Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Austin, Texas, USA: The Republican-led legislature passed a bill outlawing puberty blockers, hormone therapies, and gender transition surgeries...
Salman Rushdie’s Attacker Sentenced to 25 Years, Renewing Discussion of Free Speech
Chautauqua, New York, USA: Hadi Matar, 27, received a 25-year prison term for stabbing and partially blinding celebrated novelist Salman Rushdie...
Columbia Student Activist Freed as Hunger Strikes Sweep Campuses Over Palestine Speech Rights
New York, USA: Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian-American Columbia student arrested last month, was released from ICE detention following public...
NJ Mayor Beats Trespassing Charge After ICE Protest Arrest, Decries Immigration Crackdown
Newark, New Jersey, USA: Mayor Ras Baraka pled not guilty to trespassing charges after his high-profile arrest outside an ICE detention center....
Immigrant Advocates Protest Delayed Healthcare Expansion for Undocumented in California
Los Angeles, USA: Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that expanded Medi-Cal benefits for undocumented immigrants would be deferred...
Menendez Brothers Resentenced to 50 Years to Life, Eligible for Parole After 34 Years in Prison
Los Angeles, California: Lyle and Erik Menendez, long infamous for killing their parents in 1989, have had their sentences reduced from life...
“We Buy Ugly Houses” Franchise Accused of Exploiting Vulnerable Homeowners
Texas, USA: A new investigation revealed that HomeVestors of America—famed for its “We Buy Ugly Houses” ads—allegedly preys on desperate...
Activists Push for Closure of Private Immigration Detention Centers, Citing Abuses
In light of recent allegations of substandard living conditions and abuse, immigration rights groups are calling on federal and state authorities...
Never Miss Social Issues & Justice Updates
Subscribe to TheWkly and get the latest Social Issues & Justice news delivered to your inbox, along with exclusive deep dives and impact calculators.
Subscribe for Free