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  • Articles Tagged with "Civil Liberties"

    This Week in the New Normal #98 – OffGuardian

    off-guardian.org • Politics • World

    This article summarizes global political and social events, highlighting concerns about increasing authoritarianism, technological surveillance, and shifting societal norms.

    Someone to Watch Over You | Garry Wills | The New York Review of Books

    nybooks.com • Politics • USA

    This article examines the extensive history of domestic surveillance and lawbreaking by US intelligence agencies, revealing a pattern of thought control and second-class citizenship for ideological suspects.

    People Screaming About Real IDs to Fly Need to Take Issue With This, Too

    townhall.com • Politics • World

    The author discusses the controversy surrounding the Real ID requirement for air travel, contrasting the burden on citizens with existing restrictions on gun ownership.

    50501 protests: What to know about nationwide demonstrations against Trump administration | CNN

    cnn.com • Politics • USA

    Nationwide protests erupted against the Trump administration, fueled by concerns over democratic erosion, immigration policies, and budget cuts.

    Trump's descent into fascism is worse than we could have predicted

    inews.co.uk • Politics • United States

    The article argues that Donald Trump's actions in his first 100 days in office have exceeded expectations and surpassed even the most alarming predictions, establishing an increasingly authoritarian regime.

    À Genève: des avocats dénoncent un nouveau scandale policier | Tribune de Genève

    tdg.ch • Politics • Switzerland

    Genevan lawyers denounce a new police scandal involving alleged abuses of power and excessive surveillance of political activists.

    Mohsen Mahdawi, Columbia Student Detained by Trump Administration, is Freed - The New York Times

    nytimes.com • Politics • USA

    Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, detained by the Trump administration for his pro-Palestinian activism, has been released on bail, but his immigration case continues.

    Printed Letters: April 23, 2025 | Letters | gjsentinel.com

    gjsentinel.com • Politics • USA

    Several Colorado residents express their opinions on immigration, criticizing the Mesa County commissioners' stance while supporting a faith leader statement promoting compassion and hospitality towards immigrants.

    Handcuffing Alex Padilla is a Warning - The Atlantic

    theatlantic.com • Politics • United States

    The handcuffing of Senator Alex Padilla by federal officers highlights a pattern of harassment against Democrats, raising concerns about the erosion of democratic norms under the Trump administration.

    How My Reporting on the Columbia Protests Led to My Deportation | The New Yorker

    newyorker.com • Journalism • World

    A journalist's reporting on Columbia University protests led to his unexpected deportation from the U.S. after Customs and Border Protection agents reviewed his online writing and personal phone data.

    DANIEL HANNAN: This injustice against ordinary people should worry us all. If zealots get their way, we cease to be a free society... | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk • Politics • UK

    The case of Lucy Connolly, a mother jailed for a controversial tweet after the Southport riots, highlights concerns about potential injustices and double standards within the British legal system.

    RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Americans are wedded to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness while Britain sinks ever deeper into a bitter, socialist quagmire | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk • Politics • World

    The article contrasts the robust free speech traditions of the US with the perceived decline of civil liberties in the UK, citing the Graham Linehan case and the Online Safety Bill as examples.

    Hoe ver gaat de geheime dienst van de politie? ‘Ze opereren in de schaduw van het recht’ | Het Parool

    parool.nl • Politics • Netherlands

    Concerns are rising in the Netherlands regarding the broad powers and lack of oversight of the police's intelligence service, the Tooi, leading to criticisms about its operations and potential infringement on civil liberties.