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Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
41 minutes ago

UK rights groups slam authoritarian' conviction of pro-Palestine activists

Convictions of Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham highlight an authoritarian shift in the UK's approach to protest and threaten democratic rights.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Anna Paulina Luna Urges Trump To Pardon Gannon Ken Van Dyke After Alleged Bets on Maduro Ouster

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna urged President Trump to pardon Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, indicted for betting on the ouster of Maduro.
#rodrigo-duterte
World news
fromwww.dw.com
8 hours ago

ICC says Philippines' Duterte to face trial over drugs war

Rodrigo Duterte can stand trial for crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug crackdown in the Philippines.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Philippines' ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity

Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the ICC for crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs in the Philippines.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
8 hours ago

ICC says Philippines' Duterte to face trial over drugs war

Rodrigo Duterte can stand trial for crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug crackdown in the Philippines.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Philippines' ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity

Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the ICC for crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs in the Philippines.
#migration
California
fromenglish.elpais.com
22 hours ago

The mystery of Kevin, the survivor of the mass disappearances of migrants in Chiapas

Yosselyn Guerrero disappeared during a perilous migration journey from Tapachula to Mexico City, leaving behind her family and fears of the sea crossing.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Migrants march in southern Mexico to denounce immigration restrictions

Migrants in southern Mexico are protesting against the local immigration system and alleged secret deportation agreements with the US.
California
fromenglish.elpais.com
22 hours ago

The mystery of Kevin, the survivor of the mass disappearances of migrants in Chiapas

Yosselyn Guerrero disappeared during a perilous migration journey from Tapachula to Mexico City, leaving behind her family and fears of the sea crossing.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Migrants march in southern Mexico to denounce immigration restrictions

Migrants in southern Mexico are protesting against the local immigration system and alleged secret deportation agreements with the US.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

ICC confirms crimes against humanity trial of ex-Philippine leader Duterte

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faces trial for crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs, including multiple counts of murder.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

US soldier charged with using Polymarket to bet on Nicolas Maduro abduction

Gannon Ken Van Dyke faces charges for profiting from insider knowledge of a Venezuela attack, allegedly making $400,000 through illegal betting.
#iran
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Makan Nasiri, the only child still missing from the school bombed in Iran

The bombing of a school in Iran resulted in the deaths of 156 people, primarily children, during a military attack by the US and Israel.
World news
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Searching for Iran's Disappeared Prisoners

Families are conducting forensics to locate detained loved ones at risk of abuse or execution amid ongoing conflict in Iran.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Makan Nasiri, the only child still missing from the school bombed in Iran

The bombing of a school in Iran resulted in the deaths of 156 people, primarily children, during a military attack by the US and Israel.
World news
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Searching for Iran's Disappeared Prisoners

Families are conducting forensics to locate detained loved ones at risk of abuse or execution amid ongoing conflict in Iran.
#ice-custody
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Deaths in ICE Custody Surge in 2026, Averaging 1 Every Week

The death toll of immigrants in ICE custody has reached a record high, with at least 17 deaths reported since January.
#cuba
NYC music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Maykel Osorbo and Luis Manuel Otero, the Cuban political prisoners with the most influence in Havana-Washington talks

Maykel Castillo, known as Osorbo, remains hopeful yet resigned about his potential release from prison amid ongoing U.S.-Cuba negotiations.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Sincere dialogue needed to ease Cuba's grave humanitarian crisis', say Mexico, Spain and Brazil

Mexico, Spain, and Brazil urge dialogue to address Cuba's humanitarian crisis amid US pressure and call for Cuban self-determination.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

US gives Cuba two-week ultimatum to release high-profile political prisoners

The U.S. demands Cuba release political prisoners Luis Manuel Otero and Maykel Osorbo within two weeks as part of negotiations.
NYC music
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1 day ago

Maykel Osorbo and Luis Manuel Otero, the Cuban political prisoners with the most influence in Havana-Washington talks

Maykel Castillo, known as Osorbo, remains hopeful yet resigned about his potential release from prison amid ongoing U.S.-Cuba negotiations.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Sincere dialogue needed to ease Cuba's grave humanitarian crisis', say Mexico, Spain and Brazil

Mexico, Spain, and Brazil urge dialogue to address Cuba's humanitarian crisis amid US pressure and call for Cuban self-determination.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

US gives Cuba two-week ultimatum to release high-profile political prisoners

The U.S. demands Cuba release political prisoners Luis Manuel Otero and Maykel Osorbo within two weeks as part of negotiations.
fromKqed
1 day ago

Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts | KQED

The Save Willy Act would establish a 'whale desk' at San Francisco's Coast Guard station, creating a centralized place for whale sightings to be reported and mariners to be alerted, helping large ships avoid collisions.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Locked Up by Israel at 15, Palestine Activist Is Now Jailed by ICE

Salah Sarsour, a husband, father, and grandfather, is described as a pillar of his community and a 'loving bear' who is 'always smiling.'
Right-wing politics
#immigration
fromTruthout
2 days ago
SF parents

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

SF parents
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The Spanish citizen forgotten by everyone at an ICE center: I am literally abandoned, as if I don't exist'

Miguel Barreno Lopez, a Spanish citizen, remains detained by ICE for six months despite a judge approving his voluntary departure to Spain.
Public health
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The Kids in ICE Detention Facing Medical Neglect

Amalia, a toddler detained at Dilley, suffered severe medical neglect, highlighting systemic issues in the treatment of immigrant children.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

Judge Troy Nunley sanctioned a DOJ attorney for failing to release detained immigrants as ordered, highlighting systemic issues in immigration enforcement.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE

The Trump administration's funding cuts halted legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children, impacting their representation and deportation risks.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

ICE announces death of another Mexican detainee in US immigration custody

Mexico will protest the death of a Mexican citizen in US immigration custody amid rising concerns over detainee deaths.
#deportation
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The father's plea that ICE ignored: I have a daughter with Down syndrome and autism and a wife with cancer, please don't deport me'

A father struggles to connect with his daughter after being deported, while her mother fights for their family's unity despite challenges.
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The opaque limbo of foreigners deported by the US to Mexico

Jean, a Haitian deported to Mexico, faces isolation and frustration due to lack of assistance and the complexities of third country deportations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Paraguay plans to accept 25 third-country migrant deportees from US

Paraguay will accept non-citizen deportees from the US as part of Trump's mass deportation strategy.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The father's plea that ICE ignored: I have a daughter with Down syndrome and autism and a wife with cancer, please don't deport me'

A father struggles to connect with his daughter after being deported, while her mother fights for their family's unity despite challenges.
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The opaque limbo of foreigners deported by the US to Mexico

Jean, a Haitian deported to Mexico, faces isolation and frustration due to lack of assistance and the complexities of third country deportations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Paraguay plans to accept 25 third-country migrant deportees from US

Paraguay will accept non-citizen deportees from the US as part of Trump's mass deportation strategy.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Will they kill us too?' Murder of leading feminist has chilling effect on Iraq's activists

Yanar Mohammed, a prominent women's rights activist in Iraq, was murdered, highlighting the dangers faced by female advocates in the country.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: NorCal Man Shot By ICE to Remain In Custody

BART will be running on a limited schedule through the Transbay Tube on Sunday, April 26 as workers replace lights in the tunnel. Trains will be running once every 30 minutes through the day, and two train lines, the Red Line from Richmond to Millbrae and the Green Line from Daly City to Berryessa, won't be running at all.
San Francisco
#mass-incarceration
fromTruthout
4 days ago
Arts

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
World news

El Salvador's mass arrest policy may have led to crimes against humanity, study shows

El Salvador's mass incarceration policy under President Bukele reduced violence but involved systematic human rights violations meeting criteria for crimes against humanity.
Arts
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

El Salvador's mass arrest policy may have led to crimes against humanity, study shows

El Salvador's mass incarceration policy under President Bukele reduced violence but involved systematic human rights violations meeting criteria for crimes against humanity.
Law
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why False Confessions Are Surprisingly Common

False confessions are more prevalent than believed, leading to severe consequences and misconceptions among legal professionals and the public.
#human-rights
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Venezuelans deported by US detail fresh claims of torture and abuse at El Salvador mega-prison

Eighteen Venezuelan men demand accountability from El Salvador for human rights violations, including torture and medical neglect, after being expelled from a US prison.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture for human rights

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Predators': Amnesty slams Netanyahu, Putin, Trump as human rights decline

Israel, Russia, and the United States are undermining global human rights, inspiring other nations to commit abuses.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Venezuelans deported by US detail fresh claims of torture and abuse at El Salvador mega-prison

Eighteen Venezuelan men demand accountability from El Salvador for human rights violations, including torture and medical neglect, after being expelled from a US prison.
#ice
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
US news

As fourth man dies at Adelanto ICE detention center, Mexican officials call for investigation

The death of Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano at Adelanto ICE Processing Center raises concerns about medical care and conditions in immigration detention.
fromEsquire
2 months ago
US politics

The Truth About ICE's Violent Tendencies

Senior ICE officials knew months before the Minneapolis shootings that officers' use of force sharply increased nationwide after President Trump's inauguration.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Why the New Criminal Charges Against an ICE Agent in Minneapolis Could Be a True Turning Point

Minnesota prosecutors charged ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. with felony assault for pointing a gun at two residents during a traffic incident.
US politics
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

ICE's flawed justification for courthouse arrests sparks demand to free those detained

ICE provided false information to justify mass arrests at immigration courts, leading to demands for the release of those detained.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

As fourth man dies at Adelanto ICE detention center, Mexican officials call for investigation

The death of Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano at Adelanto ICE Processing Center raises concerns about medical care and conditions in immigration detention.
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Abuse survivors unsatisfied after human rights tribunal settlement comes with NDA | CBC News

A woman alleges gender discrimination by York Regional Police, claiming they mishandled her report of historical sexual abuse.
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
3 days ago

Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanations after US Embassy officials die in Chihuahua

Claudia Sheinbaum demands explanations after four officials died in an accident during a clandestine lab operation in Chihuahua.
#argentina
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fate of Argentina's disappeared remains open wound' as more victims identified

Argentina's history of state terror and forced disappearances remains a critical issue, with recent developments highlighting ongoing struggles for truth and justice.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fate of Argentina's disappeared remains open wound' as more victims identified

Argentina's history of state terror and forced disappearances remains a critical issue, with recent developments highlighting ongoing struggles for truth and justice.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Deportation Flights Increase in San Diego Under Trump Administration | KQED

MCAS Miramar serves as a hub for various flights, including ICE, while legislation aims to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Pope Leo urges justice reform in Equatorial Guinea's prisons

Pope Leo criticizes prison conditions in Equatorial Guinea, advocating for humane treatment and justice reform during his Africa tour.
#venezuela
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Venezuela prison riot leaves five inmates dead

Five inmates died during a riot at Yare III prison, prompting investigations and protests from families and advocates over prison conditions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Venezuela's Machado to hold Madrid rally as opposition frozen out after Maduro capture

Maria Corina Machado aims to revive political change in Venezuela amid challenges from Delcy Rodriguez and U.S. support for her rival.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Venezuela prison riot leaves five inmates dead

Five inmates died during a riot at Yare III prison, prompting investigations and protests from families and advocates over prison conditions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Venezuela's Machado to hold Madrid rally as opposition frozen out after Maduro capture

Maria Corina Machado aims to revive political change in Venezuela amid challenges from Delcy Rodriguez and U.S. support for her rival.
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the Summit for Democracy

I come on behalf of a hardworking, creative, and resilient people, but above all a deeply generous people-a people that has learned to resist without hatred, to defend its rights without ceasing to respect others.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job

Instead of addressing our concerns, our legitimate concerns instead, they turn toward investigating me. And I was instrumental in leading the group. So I think that clearly they were trying to chill [the] activity of workers and that should scare every worker across the country.
US news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged members of notorious MS-13 gang

A Salvadoran court is conducting a mass trial of 486 alleged gang members under controversial emergency powers aimed at combating gang violence.
#ice-detention
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
US news
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Horrors Committed at ICE Facilities Are Worse Than You Can Imagine

ICE detention facility Camp East Montana in El Paso documents severe overcrowding, medical neglect, malnutrition, and unsafe conditions affecting approximately 3,000 daily detainees.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

ICC rejects appeal to drop case against Philippines' Duterte

The judges dismissed a bid to drop the case over the killings of thousands of people during Duterte's anti-drug campaign, carried out while he was mayor and later president.
World news
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We were terrified they were going to kill us': fishers who survived US boat strike speak out

Ecuadorian fishers were attacked by a drone strike and detained by US soldiers, raising concerns over extrajudicial killings in the drug war.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

US denies entry to Silvia Labayru, a victim of the Argentine dictatorship

Silvia Labayru, a former guerrilla, was denied entry to the U.S. despite having a valid visa, raising concerns about her book's impact.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

They're making them disappear again': families fear Mexico's missing are being erased

Over 130,000 people have disappeared in Mexico due to drug cartel violence, with authorities downplaying the crisis and families demanding accountability.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Arrests fuel fears among Madagascar's gen Z protesters that new regime no better than one they overthrew

The arrest of Gen Z activists in Madagascar raises concerns about the military regime's respect for fundamental freedoms and its connection to the previous government.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

New report denounces abuses and cruelty at ICE family detention center in Dilley

Detention of migrant families in Dilley, Texas, reveals systemic abuses, inadequate care, and prolonged emotional distress for children.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Myanmar frees over 4,000 prisoners in annual tradition

Myanmar's president approved the release of 4,335 prisoners, including former President Win Myint, amid ongoing civil unrest.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US embassy in Mexico prompts outrage with AI video promoting self-deportation'

An AI-generated video from the US embassy in Mexico urging migrants to self-deport has sparked outrage and condemnation online.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

ICE's growing detention footprint, and the communities fighting back

The Trump administration is significantly expanding migrant detention facilities, aiming to detain and deport a record number of immigrants in U.S. history.
#immigration-detention
fromJezebel
1 month ago
US politics

She Was Just Released After a Full Year in ICE Detention. They Never Even Charged Her with a Crime.

US politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

She Was Just Released After a Full Year in ICE Detention. They Never Even Charged Her with a Crime.

A New Jersey resident was detained for over a year by ICE after attending a pro-Palestinian protest, despite three judicial release orders and no criminal charges filed against her.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

US-Backed Repression in Latin America Paved the Way for ICE

Trump administration immigration policies enable mass detention, family separation, and deportations through opaque bureaucratic practices compared to enforced disappearances.
Law
fromEsquire
2 months ago

What ICE Did to Alex Pretti Is Somehow Even Worse Than We Thought

Federal immigration officers identified and monitored Alex Pretti before an ICE officer approached and violently attacked him, culminating in multiple gunshots that killed him.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Acquittal of Chile riot officer who blinded protester raises impunity fears

A Santiago court ruled Lt Col Claudio Crespo legitimately defended his actions after shooting and blinding protester Gustavo Gatica, raising concerns about impunity and heavy-handed policing.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

A 15-year-old teenager, missing since 1986, officially recognized as a victim of the Pinochet dictatorship

Luis had been missing for four decades, ever since he disappeared at age 15 during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet (1973–1990). The notice came from a court in Arica, in the far north of Chile, summoning him for failing to vote in the May elections for constitutional councilors, according to records from the Electoral Service (Servel). Under Chile's compulsory voting law, anyone who does not vote must provide a justification; otherwise, they face sanctions.
World politics
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime - and Fighting Back

Mass detention systems expand through legal 'end runs' and normalization; rapid U.S. detention infrastructure growth signals a dangerous escalation requiring organized resistance.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Journalists Jailed by ICE Are Revealing the Horrors of Incarceration

U.S. jails, detention centers, and prisons routinely inflict deprivation, denial of due process, medical neglect, and systemic cruelty on incarcerated people.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Guards Steal, Destroy Children's Letters Depicting Inhumane Conditions at Texas Immigration Detention Center

Guards at the Dilley immigration detention center raided family rooms to confiscate and destroy children's letters and drawings about facility conditions, apparently in retaliation.
#amnesty-law
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Venezuela reports over 3,200 people fully released under new amnesty law

Venezuela's new amnesty law has freed over 3,200 people from prison, house arrest, and other restrictive measures since taking effect on February 20.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Disappearances in Mexico surge by 200% over 10 years

Disappearances in Mexico have surged over the last decade, leaving over 130,000 people missing and devastating thousands of families.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Resisting the Empire Next Door, Protests in Mexico Grow

A broad anti-imperialist movement in Mexico mobilized massive protests opposing U.S. attacks on Venezuela and demanding Latin American sovereignty and independence from U.S. dominance.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Transfer of cartel members to the United States underlines lack of control in Mexican prisons

Mexican prisons have become command centers where cartel leaders operate and extort from behind bars, prompting near-100 extraditions to the United States for security reasons.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Loose ends in the disappearance of the Sinaloa miners: Another case of horror in Mexico

A supposed criminal mix-up linked to Los Chapitos led to the abduction of at least ten Sinaloa miners, with five bodies found in a mass grave.
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