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Month: September 2021

Pennsylvania school district reverses ban on books by authors of color after students fought back

By Mirna Alsharif and Liam Reilly, CNN A southern Pennsylvania school board has reversed its decision to ban anti-racism books and resources. The Central York school board unanimously approved the reinstatement of a list of anti-racism books and resources, effective immediately, spokeswoman Julie Randall Romig confirmed to CNN. The reversal comes a week after a student protest

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Trump-era CBP targeted US citizens, including journalists and lawyers, amid caravan concerns, watchdog finds

By Geneva Sands, CNN Customs and Border Protection targeted US citizens, including journalists and attorneys, during the Trump administration as it monitored migrant caravans traveling through Mexico, according to a new Department of Homeland Security Inspector General report. As part of its response to the caravan, the agency conducted unnecessary inspections, improperly shared sensitive information

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