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#civil-liberties

Trump's military parade and the No Kings' protests: Everything you need to know about this Saturday

The weekend features a military parade and nationwide protests against Trump’s policies, reflecting deep societal divisions.

4 days ago

Trump Says Protesters at Military Parade Will Be Met With Very Big Force'

Trump threatens force against protesters during a military parade, conflating peaceful demonstrations with violent actions.

Washington DC

fromenglish.elpais.com

Trump's military parade and the No Kings' protests: Everything you need to know about this Saturday

The weekend features a military parade and nationwide protests against Trump’s policies, reflecting deep societal divisions.

US politics

There's a Darker Purpose Behind Trump's Latest Law Enforcement Against Political Foes

fromAdvocate.com

US politics

Sen. Padilla and our diminishing democracy are violently slammed to the ground and cuffed by Trump's regime

There's a Darker Purpose Behind Trump's Latest Law Enforcement Against Political Foes

Senator Alex Padilla's arrest during a press conference raises alarming questions about government treatment of dissent and marginalized individuals.

fromAdvocate.com

Sen. Padilla and our diminishing democracy are violently slammed to the ground and cuffed by Trump's regime

The violent removal of Sen. Alex Padilla from a press conference exemplifies a troubling disregard for democratic processes and civil discourse.

more#senate

#democracy

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Feldman: Trump's National Guard deployment to L.A. is a threat to democracy

Trump's National Guard deployment in California threatens democratic principles by undermining civilian law enforcement and infringing upon constitutional rights.

Is the U.S. Becoming an Autocracy?

Democracies can deteriorate gradually, often unnoticed, posing risks to civil liberties and governance.

fromOpen Culture

They Study Authoritarianism. And They're Leaving the U.S.: Why Three Yale Professors Have Moved to U. Toronto

Yale professors are leaving the U.S. due to perceived threats to democracy and civil liberties.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case Shows Constitutional Crisis Is Here

Trump's actions raise questions about the threshold of democratic erosion in the U.S.

Black Lives Matter

50501 Day of Action in San Francisco, April 19, 2025 - San Francisco Bay Times

Over 1.6 million Americans protested against the Trump administration on April 19, 2025, showcasing a nationwide movement for change.

fromApaonline

philosophy

The Republican Moment: Reviving Freedom and Democracy in an Authoritarian Age

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Feldman: Trump's National Guard deployment to L.A. is a threat to democracy

Trump's National Guard deployment in California threatens democratic principles by undermining civilian law enforcement and infringing upon constitutional rights.

Is the U.S. Becoming an Autocracy?

Democracies can deteriorate gradually, often unnoticed, posing risks to civil liberties and governance.

fromOpen Culture

They Study Authoritarianism. And They're Leaving the U.S.: Why Three Yale Professors Have Moved to U. Toronto

Yale professors are leaving the U.S. due to perceived threats to democracy and civil liberties.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case Shows Constitutional Crisis Is Here

Trump's actions raise questions about the threshold of democratic erosion in the U.S.

Black Lives Matter

50501 Day of Action in San Francisco, April 19, 2025 - San Francisco Bay Times

Over 1.6 million Americans protested against the Trump administration on April 19, 2025, showcasing a nationwide movement for change.

fromApaonline

philosophy

The Republican Moment: Reviving Freedom and Democracy in an Authoritarian Age

more#democracy

#trump-administration

fromwww.esquire.com

Cities Are Preparing for Government Responses to Upcoming Protests

Trump's administration is militarizing domestic spaces, deploying troops traditionally trained for foreign conflicts to U.S. cities, raising concerns of authoritarianism.

Trump expands military use at the southern border. Are there legal limits?

Trump's immigration policies challenge the Posse Comitatus Act, testing its limits on military involvement in law enforcement.

fromsfist.com

SF politics

California Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed From Kristi Noem Event In LA By Federal Goons

US politics

'Homegrowns are next:' Trump hopes to deport and jail U.S. citizens abroad

The Biggest Sign That Trump May Already Be an Elected Autocrat

Prolonged detention of Rumeysa Ozturk illustrates the concerns about free speech under Trump’s administration.

Can Trump suspend habeas corpus?

Habeas corpus is critical for protecting against illegal detention, and its suspension by the Trump administration raises significant constitutional and civil rights issues.

fromwww.esquire.com

Cities Are Preparing for Government Responses to Upcoming Protests

Trump's administration is militarizing domestic spaces, deploying troops traditionally trained for foreign conflicts to U.S. cities, raising concerns of authoritarianism.

Trump expands military use at the southern border. Are there legal limits?

Trump's immigration policies challenge the Posse Comitatus Act, testing its limits on military involvement in law enforcement.

SF politics

fromsfist.com

California Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed From Kristi Noem Event In LA By Federal Goons

The forcible removal of Senator Padilla raises serious concerns about government accountability and the militarization of federal responses to dissent.

'Homegrowns are next:' Trump hopes to deport and jail U.S. citizens abroad

Trump's administration considers detaining U.S. citizens in El Salvador, prompting significant legal and civil liberties concerns.

The Biggest Sign That Trump May Already Be an Elected Autocrat

Prolonged detention of Rumeysa Ozturk illustrates the concerns about free speech under Trump’s administration.

more#trump-administration

Can Trump suspend habeas corpus?

Habeas corpus is critical for protecting against illegal detention, and its suspension by the Trump administration raises significant constitutional and civil rights issues.

#surveillance

Opinion | Elon Musk's Legacy: DOGE's Construction of a Surveillance State

Elon Musk's influence leads to unprecedented surveillance efforts by the Trump administration, raising alarm about civil liberties.

Artificial intelligence

fromWIRED

This 'College Protester' Isn't Real. It's an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops

Massive Blue is deploying AI to create social media personas for police surveillance on suspected criminals and activists.

Los Angeles

US immigration agency flies drones capable of surveillance over LA protests

Customs and Border Protection is utilizing drones for aerial support during protests in Los Angeles, claiming it's for officer safety, not monitoring First Amendment activities.

She Got an Abortion. So A Texas Cop Used 83,000 Cameras to Track Her Down.

Law enforcement in Texas is using surveillance data to target individuals suspected of self-managing abortions, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromPrivacy International

Free to Protest (Turkiye Edition)

The Free to Protest Guide for Türkiye educates citizens on their rights during protests, particularly regarding surveillance and data privacy.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

New Orleans pushes to legalize police use of 'facial surveillance'

Opinion | Elon Musk's Legacy: DOGE's Construction of a Surveillance State

Elon Musk's influence leads to unprecedented surveillance efforts by the Trump administration, raising alarm about civil liberties.

Artificial intelligence

fromWIRED

This 'College Protester' Isn't Real. It's an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops

Massive Blue is deploying AI to create social media personas for police surveillance on suspected criminals and activists.

Los Angeles

US immigration agency flies drones capable of surveillance over LA protests

Customs and Border Protection is utilizing drones for aerial support during protests in Los Angeles, claiming it's for officer safety, not monitoring First Amendment activities.

She Got an Abortion. So A Texas Cop Used 83,000 Cameras to Track Her Down.

Law enforcement in Texas is using surveillance data to target individuals suspected of self-managing abortions, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromPrivacy International

Free to Protest (Turkiye Edition)

The Free to Protest Guide for Türkiye educates citizens on their rights during protests, particularly regarding surveillance and data privacy.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

New Orleans pushes to legalize police use of 'facial surveillance'

Denounced by GOP lawmakers, blue state governors defend immigration policies

The House committee hearing showcased stark divisions in immigration policy perspectives between Republicans and Democrats, reflecting broader national tensions.

UK news

Opinion | We Visited Rumeysa Ozturk in Detention.

Authoritarian tactics are resurfacing in the U.S. as evidenced by the detention of Rumeysa Ozturk without apparent cause or due process.

Denounced by GOP lawmakers, blue state governors defend immigration policies

The House committee hearing showcased stark divisions in immigration policy perspectives between Republicans and Democrats, reflecting broader national tensions.

UK news

Opinion | We Visited Rumeysa Ozturk in Detention.

Authoritarian tactics are resurfacing in the U.S. as evidenced by the detention of Rumeysa Ozturk without apparent cause or due process.

more#immigration-policy

Military Crackdown on LA Protests Portends Further Erosion of Everyone's Rights

Public protests are becoming increasingly suppressed by military responses, revealing a shift in how dissent is managed in the U.S.

fromThe Nation

Black Lives Matter

America Has Betrayed Palestinians. We Will Still Prevail.

Left-wing politics

Military Crackdown on LA Protests Portends Further Erosion of Everyone's Rights

Public protests are becoming increasingly suppressed by military responses, revealing a shift in how dissent is managed in the U.S.

fromThe Nation

Black Lives Matter

America Has Betrayed Palestinians. We Will Still Prevail.

NY Civil Liberties Union's analysis shows marked increase in traffic stops, searches and seizures

NYPD traffic stops rose by 25% in 2024, with a disproportionately high impact on Black and Latino drivers.

fromGothamist

The NYPD is being monitored at anti-ICE protests after recent George Floyd settlement

DOI is monitoring NYPD's protest responses due to a past settlement over alleged police misconduct during 2020 demonstrations.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NY Civil Liberties Union's analysis shows marked increase in traffic stops, searches and seizures

NYPD traffic stops rose by 25% in 2024, with a disproportionately high impact on Black and Latino drivers.

fromGothamist

The NYPD is being monitored at anti-ICE protests after recent George Floyd settlement

DOI is monitoring NYPD's protest responses due to a past settlement over alleged police misconduct during 2020 demonstrations.

more#nypd

#privacy

Hell No: The ODNI Wants to Make it Easier for the Government to Buy Your Data Without Warrant

The ODNI seeks to create a centralized marketplace for government agencies to buy personal data, raising significant privacy concerns.

EU data protection

fromIrish Independent

Government fined 550,000 by privacy regulator and warned over facial scans for Public Services Card

The Government's biometric database, tied to the Public Services Card, raises significant privacy concerns amid legal scrutiny and civil liberties group opposition.

Hell No: The ODNI Wants to Make it Easier for the Government to Buy Your Data Without Warrant

The ODNI seeks to create a centralized marketplace for government agencies to buy personal data, raising significant privacy concerns.

EU data protection

fromIrish Independent

Government fined 550,000 by privacy regulator and warned over facial scans for Public Services Card

The Government's biometric database, tied to the Public Services Card, raises significant privacy concerns amid legal scrutiny and civil liberties group opposition.

more#privacy

fromwww.cbc.ca

ANALYSIS | Are there 'snooping provisions' in Carney's massive border bill? | CBC News

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner said C-2 includes "snooping provisions" that are "a massive poison pill."

Canada news

#free-speech

Judge rules Trump cannot use foreign policy claim to deport Mahmoud Khalil

The ruling weakens the U.S. government's case against Mahmoud Khalil's detention and affirms the importance of free speech rights.

4 days ago

UK politics

I really hate to say it, but I agree with JD Vance. Britain has a free speech problem

US news

Rumeysa Ozturk Released From ICE Custody After Judge Cites Threat to Free Speech

fromBoston.com

NYC parents

Northeastern under fire for allegedly demanding guest list for talk by Israeli historian

US news

Federal court rules Rumeysa Ozturk must be transferred to detention in Vermont

Judge rules Trump cannot use foreign policy claim to deport Mahmoud Khalil

The ruling weakens the U.S. government's case against Mahmoud Khalil's detention and affirms the importance of free speech rights.

4 days ago

UK politics

I really hate to say it, but I agree with JD Vance. Britain has a free speech problem

US news

Rumeysa Ozturk Released From ICE Custody After Judge Cites Threat to Free Speech

fromBoston.com

NYC parents

Northeastern under fire for allegedly demanding guest list for talk by Israeli historian

US news

Federal court rules Rumeysa Ozturk must be transferred to detention in Vermont

more#free-speech

#national-security

Updated U.S. Customs and Border Protection Questionnaire

The article critiques government agency practices that infringe on civil liberties under the guise of security.

It employs dark humor to highlight absurdities in U.S. policies and border control.

Public safety concerns are juxtaposed with violations of constitutional rights.

5 days ago

US politics

Letters from Our Readers

Updated U.S. Customs and Border Protection Questionnaire

The article critiques government agency practices that infringe on civil liberties under the guise of security.

It employs dark humor to highlight absurdities in U.S. policies and border control.

Public safety concerns are juxtaposed with violations of constitutional rights.

5 days ago

US politics

Letters from Our Readers

more#national-security

#environmental-advocacy

This land is their land: Trump is selling out the US's beloved wilderness

Roald Peterson's environmental advocacy during the McCarthy era made him a target due to false communist accusations.

fromAustin Monitor

NYC politics

Former Council Member and dedicated environmentalist Jackie Goodman has died - Austin Monitor

This land is their land: Trump is selling out the US's beloved wilderness

Roald Peterson's environmental advocacy during the McCarthy era made him a target due to false communist accusations.

fromAustin Monitor

more#environmental-advocacy

NYC politics

Former Council Member and dedicated environmentalist Jackie Goodman has died - Austin Monitor

Germany news

fromThe Local Germany

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Germany's new border policy rejecting asylum seekers without proper checks is ruled illegal by court.

Civil liberties in Germany are increasingly under threat, with concerns over freedom of speech and assembly.

#human-rights

World politics

Restricted': Nearly 7 billion people worldwide lack full civil rights

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

US news

What is left of our democracy?': freed Palestinian human rights advocate warns of US authoritarian rule

Black Lives Matter

Arab and Muslim Advocates Fight Back Against Federal Repression - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

World politics

Restricted': Nearly 7 billion people worldwide lack full civil rights

Democracy and human rights are facing unprecedented global threats, with only a small fraction of countries upholding civil liberties.

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

US news

What is left of our democracy?': freed Palestinian human rights advocate warns of US authoritarian rule

Black Lives Matter

Arab and Muslim Advocates Fight Back Against Federal Repression - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

NY Civil Liberties Union's analysis shows marked increase in traffic stops, searches and seizures

NYPD traffic stops surged by 25% in 2024, exacerbated by racial disparities in enforcement against Black and Brown drivers.

Law

Trump's New Favorite Law for Criminalizing His Opponents

Federal prosecutors are using Section 111 to silence political dissent rather than just to protect federal officials.

Privacy professionals

Biglaw Firms In League With Donald Trump Now Have To Defend Cops That Kill Black And Brown People - Above the Law

4 weeks ago

Privacy professionals

Don't yap to cops': why Hasan Piker's US customs story kicked off a backlash

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NY Civil Liberties Union's analysis shows marked increase in traffic stops, searches and seizures

NYPD traffic stops surged by 25% in 2024, exacerbated by racial disparities in enforcement against Black and Brown drivers.

Law

Trump's New Favorite Law for Criminalizing His Opponents

Federal prosecutors are using Section 111 to silence political dissent rather than just to protect federal officials.

Privacy professionals

Biglaw Firms In League With Donald Trump Now Have To Defend Cops That Kill Black And Brown People - Above the Law

4 weeks ago

Privacy professionals

Don't yap to cops': why Hasan Piker's US customs story kicked off a backlash

We the People: Search and Seizure

The Fourth Amendment, meant to limit government authority, has inadvertently expanded police powers over time.

Business intelligence

fromFlowingData

Marketplace for government agencies to buy all the personal data about Americans

The U.S. Intelligence Community is launching a centralized data purchasing platform, raising concerns over privacy and surveillance.

fromwww.amny.com

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Survey says fraught political moment explains bump in law school applicants | amNewYork

Law school applications are rising due to a surge in political engagement among pre-law students influenced by recent political events.

Non-profit organizations

"Advocacy Works": Nonprofit Status-Stripping Measure Dropped from Republican Budget - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The controversial provision allowing unilateral revocation of nonprofit status by the Treasury Secretary has been removed from tax legislation, protecting nonprofits for now.

Mental Health Law Adds to New York Budget Stalemate

The proposed expansion of New York's mental hygiene law raises concerns about civil liberties and the effectiveness of involuntary hospitalization for those with mental illness.

Privacy professionals

Please Drone Responsibly: C-UAS Legislation Needs Civil Liberties Safeguards

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

Mental Health Law Adds to New York Budget Stalemate

The proposed expansion of New York's mental hygiene law raises concerns about civil liberties and the effectiveness of involuntary hospitalization for those with mental illness.

Privacy professionals

Please Drone Responsibly: C-UAS Legislation Needs Civil Liberties Safeguards

more#legislation

fromEpicenter NYC

What to do with your cell phone at U.S. borders (yes, even citizens) - Epicenter NYC

Heightened security at U.S. borders has caused concern among certain professions regarding civil liberties and the right to privacy.

fromwww.esquire.com

Stephen Miller Says Trump Considering Suspending Habeas Corpus

Habeas corpus is a fundamental right that must not be suspended, regardless of the circumstances.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Mini Dictators': Comic Dave Smith Says Covid Lockdown Governors' Should Be on Trial at The Hague

All the lockdown governors are, are just, you know, should be in the Hague. Like, you don't, I don't care. I don't care if there was a vote.

Coronavirus

Nominations Open for 2025 EFF Awards!

Nominations for the 2025 EFF Awards are open until May 23, celebrating leaders in the fight for online freedom and innovation over three decades.

European startups

Social justice

frombrooklyneagle.com

Susan Herman reflects on RBG's legacy during fireside chat at Appellate Division

Professor Susan Herman emphasizes the enduring legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in advocating for civil liberties and women's rights.

Overlooked No More: Joyce Brown, Whose Struggle Redefined the Rights of the Homeless

Joyce Brown's legal battle highlighted the rights of homeless individuals against involuntary psychiatric treatment.

philosophy

fromThe Conversation

Freedom in an age of climate crisis and trade wars: Lessons from philosopher Immanuel Kant

Global commitment to sustainability and equality is in jeopardy due to rising autocracies and libertarian influences, as reflected in the U.S. political climate.

fromThe Verge

Whatever happened to the Kids Online Safety Act?

Congress must navigate complex debates over online safety and free expression in attempts to revive the Kids Online Safety Act.

fromNew York Post

Hochul, NY lawmakers reach agreement on mask-wearing criminals

New York state passes a law penalizing masked criminals during certain offenses, amid ongoing safety concerns.

The new law reflects a compromise after debates over public safety and civil liberties regarding mask use.

Preparations Underway for the 30th Annual Pink Triangle on Twin Peaks - San Francisco Bay Times

The hatred coming out of Washington, D.C., toward the LGBTQ+ community is beyond the pale. The Pink Triangle has been a reminder and a warning for decades.

SF LGBT

fromThe American Conservative

Donna's Chronicles, "The recent flurry of exciting events..." - San Francisco Bay Times

Our community is vibrant and resilient, and there's no turning back!

SF LGBT

#covid-19

fromThe American Conservative

Right-wing politics

When Garden Centers Ruled the Earth

fromNatural Health News

2 months ago

Alternative medicine

"Old Man in a Chair": The COVID-19 pandemic was a carefully orchestrated scheme for global control

Right-wing politics

When Garden Centers Ruled the Earth

fromNatural Health News

2 months ago

Alternative medicine

"Old Man in a Chair": The COVID-19 pandemic was a carefully orchestrated scheme for global control

more#covid-19

fromenglish.elpais.com

Camp Manzanar serves as a reminder to the United States of racist laws in other eras

Camp Manzanar symbolizes the dark legacy of Japanese American internment during WWII, highlighting themes of injustice and racism.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Democrat Catches Fox's Will Cain Unaware That Trump Wants To Deport U.S. Citizens: Just Google'

Trump's comments about deporting U.S. citizens signal a constitutional violation and risk to civil liberties.

#due-process

Right-wing politics

Marco Rubio Claims He Can Kick Lawful Permanent Residents Out Of The US On The Basis Of Their 'Expected Beliefs;' Immigration Judge Says 'Sounds Good' - Above the Law

Left-wing politics

Mahmoud Khalil Writes From Prison: "Democracy for Some Is No Democracy at All"

Right-wing politics

Marco Rubio Claims He Can Kick Lawful Permanent Residents Out Of The US On The Basis Of Their 'Expected Beliefs;' Immigration Judge Says 'Sounds Good' - Above the Law

Left-wing politics

Mahmoud Khalil Writes From Prison: "Democracy for Some Is No Democracy at All"

more#due-process