Advocacy organizations have welcomed arrests
Democrat-controlled state Senate this month approved Ebbin proposal
Russia released Phoenix Mercury star in December in prisoner swap
Volunteers blocked far-right group members from entering bookstore
Friday marks a year since Russia launched its war against country
Carter Center made announcement on Saturday
Mahsa Amini died in police custody last September
White House condemned effort in exclusive statement to the Blade
Rodney J. Richardson charged with rape, kidnapping, robbery and other offenses
Eleanor Holmes Norton nominated Williams and Connolly partner
