Barry Nelson

Fargo Human Rights Commission backs Gandhi for ignoring state laws regarding trans students

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Human Rights Commission has voted unanimously to support Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi for ignoring new state laws that would create a number of restrictions related to trans students. Commissioners say they’re aware of how this legislative session has been anxiety-inducing for many children and their families. They cited data from the North…

Commission Wants DOJ To Investigate Netterville Shooting as City Releases Report

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Some members at the Fargo Human Rights Commission are calling for Shane Netterville’s case to be investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice. Netterville was shot and killed by Fargo police officer Adam O’Brien in south Fargo on July 8. After OneFargo activist Wess Philome confronted the commission about rescinding a motion to share his thoughts…

Fargo Human Rights Groups Push For Hate Crimes Ordinance

"There's a federal law. There's no state law and there's no city law that would make a hate crime a criminal offense."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo activist groups coming out to discuss the proposed hate crime ordinance. “Today was an opportunity to visit with the community about the upcoming ordinance. To provide the context of this ordinance. Why was it developed and the process going forward will be,” North Dakota Human Rights Coalition Organizer Barry Nelson said. Human rights groups come…

Hate Speech Resolution Passes in Fargo, But Not Unanimously

Just one commissioner voted against making Fargo the second city to pass the resolution

FARGO, ND — Commissioners in Fargo passed a resolution officially making the city an “inclusive” community. It’s the second city in the Valley to make this move, but it came with opposition on this side of the river. “This is the week that folks were talking about having some rallies in our town,” Fargo City Commissioner John Strand told the…