All articles tagged with #civil liberties
Originally Published 21 days ago — by BBC
Australia's New South Wales government is fast-tracking new laws that restrict firearms and protests, including banning certain protest phrases and increasing police powers, amid criticism from civil rights groups and pro-gun advocates who argue these measures threaten democracy and civil liberties following the Bondi shootings.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by The Guardian
A protest art campaign in downtown LA, titled 'Am I Next?', projects portraits of residents affected by federal immigration raids to raise awareness and oppose the undermining of civil liberties, highlighting the fear and trauma experienced by immigrant communities and calling for justice and protection of constitutional rights.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by AP News
A federal judge in Washington D.C. has blocked the Trump administration from conducting widespread immigration arrests without warrants or probable cause, citing violations of immigration law and civil liberties, and ordered documentation of probable cause for any future warrantless arrests.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by politico.eu
A decade after the 2015 Paris terror attacks, France's laws and daily life remain heavily influenced by security measures, including expanded surveillance and restrictions, reflecting a shift in balancing civil liberties with public safety, with little indication of rollback despite ongoing concerns about rights and liberties.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
A group of former US intelligence officials warns that the US is on a path toward authoritarian rule, citing increasing executive overreach, politicization of institutions, and erosion of democratic norms, with concerns that without organized resistance, democratic backsliding could become entrenched.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Following the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump and his allies have exploited the event to escalate attacks on liberal groups, critics, and civil society, employing rhetoric and actions that legal scholars warn resemble authoritarian tactics and threaten democratic norms.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
President Trump and officials discussed efforts to crack down on Antifa, labeling it a domestic terrorist organization and promising to target its funding, amid concerns about civil liberties and the group's amorphous nature, while also criticizing media coverage and praising independent journalists.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara, known for livestreaming immigration raids and protesting coverage, was deported from the U.S. after over 100 days in detention in Georgia, despite charges against him being dropped, sparking criticism from press freedom groups.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by France 24
At least 300,000 protesters are expected across France to oppose government austerity measures, spending cuts, and perceived threats to civil liberties, with unions and civic groups participating in the demonstrations ahead of the Prime Minister's budget proposal.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
The article discusses concerns about the US government's increasing crackdown on free speech, especially following the murder of Charlie Kirk, with warnings from figures like Tucker Carlson about potential authoritarian overreach and erosion of civil liberties under the Trump administration.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
The Supreme Court has lifted restrictions on 'roving' ICE raids in Los Angeles, despite dissent from liberal justices who argued it endangers constitutional freedoms and targets Latinos based on race and appearance, with concerns raised about the broad and potentially discriminatory nature of the raids.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
Palestine Action, a UK-based group protesting against Israeli weapons manufacturers, was designated a terrorist organization by the UK government in July after a series of disruptive actions, leading to widespread protests, over 700 arrests, and significant debate over civil liberties and protest rights in the UK.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
Historian Garrett Graff argues that the United States has recently crossed a critical threshold into authoritarianism, citing increased federal military presence, abuse of civil liberties, and potential threats to democratic processes, raising concerns about the future of American democracy.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hacker News
The UK government has dropped its plan to force Apple to weaken encryption and include a backdoor, after U.S. civil liberties advocates and government partners pushed back, ensuring American citizens' data protections are maintained.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
The Biden administration has increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington D.C., with agents engaging in routine police activities such as traffic stops, arrests, and patrols, which has caused concern among residents about potential overreach and the return of harsh policing tactics.