Justice Department sues North Carolina over bathroom bill push
The Justice Department and North Carolina filed dueling lawsuits after five days of letters from Vanita Gupta. Loretta Lynch condemned the law as harmful and discriminatory while Gov. Pat McCrory sought to block federal action and protect funding. The dispute centers on bathroom access for transgender people and Title VII compliance.
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Civil rights group sues to block Mississippi anti LGBT law
The ACLU filed a federal suit Monday to stop a Mississippi law that would permit denying wedding services to same sex couples on religious grounds. It seeks an injunction before the July 1 effective date, arguing the law discriminates against LGBTQ people and defies recent Supreme Court rulings. The case names Nicola Las Alford and Stephen Thomas, a gay engaged couple, as plaintiffs.
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Fort McMurray Tour Shows Hope as Fire Ravages City
Alberta officials led by Premier Rachel Notley toured Fort McMurray and found about 25 000 structures saved while roughly 2 400 burned. They cautioned residents remain barred from entry due to danger and outages as cooler weather slows the blaze.
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Syrian government extends Aleppo cease-fire for 48 hours
Syria announces a 48 hour extension of the Aleppo cease-fire as Russia and the United States pledge pressure on both sides to calm fighting. Airstrikes on a hospital and a refugee camp in rebel-held areas killed about 80 people, sparking international outrage. The opposition accuses the government of the strikes.
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