#civil-liberties

#civil-liberties

It was the city's first major organized protest since President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency and unleashed federal troops onto its streets. Banners waved and voices rose in unison at the "We Are All D.C." march, a massive show of resistance led by a coalition that included Free DC, defenders of local self-rule, Democracy Forward, and the American Civil Liberties Union. Their message was clear: the federal occupation of the capital must end.

Thousands of protesters marched across Washington, D.C., on Saturday in one of the largest demonstrations against President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing in the nation's capital. Behind a bright red banner reading END THE D.C. OCCUPATION in English and Spanish, protesters marched over two miles from Meridian Hill Park to Freedom Plaza near the White House to rail against the fourth week of National Guard troops and federal agents patrolling D.C.'s streets.

Federal grand juries return indictments in the overwhelming majority of cases, about 99.9 percent, according to the best estimates. The prosecution controls every aspect of the proceedings, while the defendant has no opportunity to object or present their case; there's a reason lawyers joke that a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich. It is historic, and quite possibly unprecedented, for federal prosecutors to face so many rebukes in such a short span of time.

The prime minister said a new identity programme could play an "important part" in reducing the incentive to enter the UK without permission. The last Labour government started issuing ID cards to UK citizens, but the scheme was scrapped by the Tory-Liberal Democrat coalition over privacy concerns. But Sir Keir said he felt the debate had "moved on in the last 20 years".

A 35-year-old former U.S. Army sergeant, Bajun "Baji" Mavalwalla II, faces up to six years in prison for protesting against ICE deportations in what legal experts are calling a test case for the Trump administration's attempts to criminalize and punish dissent. Mavalwalla was arrested and charged with "conspiracy to impede or injure officers" after he was identified in a video taken at the protest and shared on Instagram.

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated that the U.K. has agreed to drop its mandate for Apple to provide a 'backdoor', ensuring the protection of Americans' civil liberties.

Tulsi Gabbard stated that the UK's decision to abandon the requirement for Apple to facilitate access to encrypted data is crucial in upholding Americans' privacy rights and civil liberties.

The Independent investigates key issues such as reproductive rights and climate change, ensuring reporting is available to all without paywalls, highlighting the importance of journalism.

The government is increasingly using mental health justifications, such as civil commitment laws, to detain individuals-especially the homeless and dissenters-without due process, replacing legal standards with subjective psychiatric evaluations.

Bill C-2 is a multi-pronged assault on the basic human rights and freedoms Canada holds dear, and an enormous and unjustified expansion of power for police and CSIS.

Hitler's appointment as chancellor signified a turning point as he launched a series of actions undermining civil liberties and state rights, particularly targeting the German central bank.

Dr. Paul understood the disastrous consequences of America's wars and the economic impact of unchecked money printing, often warning against infringement on civil liberties by the state.

Wyden confronted the agencies with demands this week to explain the scope, legality, and oversight of the government's DNA collection.

The National Security Law protects the light of our city, these children rap. But the people targeted by the law say it's anything but anodyne.

The Hungarian government enacted a controversial "child protection" law in 2021 prohibiting the "depiction or promotion" of homosexuality to those under 18, effectively banning Pride events.

"...your body reacting naturally to the rapid erosion of civil liberties in real time."

ICE arresting Brad Lander for asking questions is a stunning abuse of power and a threat to our democracy.