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world6 days ago•3 min saved

Protest Rights Under Threat in England and Wales, Reports Warn

Recent reports from Human Rights Watch and Justice warn that laws in England and Wales are increasingly restricting the right to protest, with new legislation criminalizing lawful protests, expanding police powers, and leading to arrests and harsh sentences for peaceful demonstrators. They call for a review and reversal of these laws to protect democratic rights, while the government emphasizes the importance of balancing public safety with protest rights.

via The Guardian|

#england-and-wales #human-rights #legislation

law2 months ago•2 min saved

Court Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Illinois Amid Political Tensions

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district court's decision to block the federal deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, emphasizing that political protests are legitimate and not rebellion, and suggesting the case may go to the Supreme Court.

via Talking Points Memo|

#7th-circuit #chicago #federal-deployment

legal-civil-rights1 year ago•6 min saved

"Supreme Court Rulings Impact Black Lives Matter Activists' Rights"

The Supreme Court declined to hear Mckesson v. Doe, leaving intact a lower court decision that effectively eliminates the right to organize mass protests in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The decision holds protest organizers financially responsible for illegal acts committed by attendees, a ruling criticized for its potential to stifle political protests. The Court's inaction allows the Fifth Circuit's controversial decision to stand, posing significant legal risks for protest organizers in the American South.

via Vox.com|

#civil-rights #fifth-circuit #first-amendment

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

France dissolves climate group accused of eco-terrorism.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has voiced her support for Uprisings of the Earth (SLT), a French climate group that was shut down by the government for allegedly encouraging violence during protests. Thunberg, who was in Paris for a summit on green finance, called for the right to protest to be defended. SLT has condemned the shutdown and called for protests in dozens of cities across France. The group is part of a new wave of more radical climate activist groups that say direct action is needed in response to insufficient efforts to combat climate change and global warming.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#climate-activism #environment #france