#civil-liberties

#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.

The open letter by Italian intellectuals in 1925 exemplifies the courage needed to oppose fascism, emphasizing the necessity of defending democracy and human rights.

Drones have been used to support law enforcement in LA protests, but CBP insists they're not surveilling First Amendment activities; it's for officer safety.

The alarming pre-emptive memo authorizing national guard troops deployment at protests marks a troubling precedent for civil liberties and free speech in the US.

Gopnik highlights the paradox of accepting mass death for history's rewards and points out the overlooked cost of civil liberties lost during war.

Jackie Goodman was an institution in her own way, serving on the City Council for 12 years and remembered for her deep commitment to environmental issues.

The National Science Foundation finances much of the scientific research that takes place in the United States, and it is being hit hard with a more than 50% budget cut without an alternative plan.

The new border rules were introduced by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt in early May, but a court in Berlin ruled that asylum seekers cannot be sent back to Poland without proper checks under the Dublin Regulation.

The Free to Protest Guide for Türkiye has been crafted in collaboration with local activists to address specific legal frameworks and policies affecting protests in the country.