Newsom Files Complaint Against Dr. Oz Over Armenian Remarks
California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a civil rights complaint against Dr. Mehmet Oz, alleging discriminatory comments about Armenians in a hospice fraud video filmed in Los Angeles.
Category : Liberties
Federal Civil Rights Investigation into Alex Pretti Killing
The US Department of Justice has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by immigration officers, amid ongoing protests and political fallout.
Journalist Arrests Raise Press Freedom Concerns
Recent arrests of journalists, including high-profile cases like Don Lemon, have ignited a global debate on press freedom and legal protections for media professionals.
Don Lemon Arrest Sparks Press Freedom Crisis in US
Free press organisations condemn the arrest of journalist Don Lemon, warning of dangerous threats to First Amendment rights and public information access under the Trump administration.
Don Lemon's Lawyer Slams Free Speech Attack After Arrest
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's lawyer decries an unprecedented attack on First Amendment rights after Lemon's arrest while covering protests at a Minnesota church.
DOJ Civil Rights Probe into Nurse's Death by Immigration Agents
The Department of Justice has initiated a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents, sparking a legal clash between Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
LA Mayor Condemns Don Lemon Arrest in Minnesota Protest
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has strongly criticised the federal arrest of journalist Don Lemon, calling it an assault on First Amendment rights during an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota.
Journalist Arrested Live by FBI Over Church Protest Coverage
Minneapolis journalist Georgia Fort was arrested by FBI agents at her home while livestreaming, following her coverage of a protest at Cities Church in St Paul opposing Trump's immigration policies.
Don Lemon Arrested on Federal Charges Over Protest
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles while covering the Grammy awards. His attorney calls it an unprecedented attack on journalism.
ICE's Mobile Fortify App: A Techno-Authoritarian Nightmare
ICE's Mobile Fortify facial recognition app enables mass surveillance, storing data for 15 years and raising serious concerns about privacy, bias, and democratic erosion in America.
Native Americans Use Tribal IDs as Protection from ICE
Fearing ICE raids and racial profiling, Native Americans across the US are urgently obtaining tribal identification cards to prove their citizenship rights amid heightened immigration enforcement.
Cartoon Critiques US-Iran Protest Policing
A new cartoon by Rebecca Hendin highlights parallels in protest policing between the US and Iran, sparking debate on civil liberties and state power.
Minneapolis ICE Observers Risk Arrest to Document Federal Agents
Volunteer observers in Minneapolis continue monitoring ICE operations despite arrests, violence, and intimidation tactics from federal agents, highlighting concerns over accountability and civil liberties.
Woman Denies Breaking Law Over Silent Prayer Outside Clinic
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, 48, from Malvern, has pleaded not guilty to charges of trying to influence people accessing a Birmingham abortion clinic under the Public Order Act 2023.
Smart Glasses Enable Covert Filming of Women
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are being misused by men to secretly film women in public, creating viral content without consent. Victims describe feeling violated and powerless as UK privacy laws offer little protection.
Judge Blocks Charity's Challenge Over Trans Use of Hampstead Ponds
A High Court judge has dismissed a charity's legal challenge against rules permitting transgender individuals to use single-sex facilities at Hampstead Heath's swimming ponds.
Hampstead Heath Ponds Consultation Backs Trans Access
A major consultation on Hampstead Heath's bathing ponds shows strong public support for maintaining trans-inclusive access, despite protests from campaigners demanding sex-based segregation.
Woman Collapses After 140-Stroke Caning in Aceh
A woman fainted after receiving 140 lashes with a rattan cane in a public park in Indonesia's Aceh province for having sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol.
NRA Attacks Trump Over Nurse Shooting Remarks
The National Rifle Association has criticised Donald Trump's assertion that Alex Pretti should not have been carrying a gun before being killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Hong Kong Press Silenced After Jimmy Lai Conviction
Journalists in Hong Kong describe a climate of fear and self-censorship following Jimmy Lai's sedition conviction, as Keir Starmer faces pressure to secure his release during China visit.
Minneapolis Revolt Shows People's Power in Trump's America
The Minneapolis resistance against ICE reveals how grassroots leadership can challenge authoritarian power, offering a narrative of neighbourly solidarity against state aggression.
Megyn Kelly Slams ICE Protester Alex Pretti in New Footage
Megyn Kelly has criticised Alex Pretti, the ICE protester killed by Border Patrol, after video showed him damaging a federal vehicle. The incident has sparked national debate over immigration enforcement.
Rising Islamophobia in Britain: A Community Under Siege
A Guardian podcast explores the surge in anti-Muslim hate crimes, far-right influence, and the personal impacts on British Muslims, with insights from community leaders and reporters.
Arkansas Women Sue Over 'Dangerous' Abortion Bans
Four Arkansas women have filed a lawsuit challenging the state's near-total abortion ban, alleging it violates constitutional rights and endangers lives during medical emergencies.
Third 'No Kings' Protest Wave Planned for Spring
Organisers announce a third round of nationwide 'No Kings' protests this spring, predicting record turnout following Trump's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis that left two dead.
Independent Urges Starmer to Include Anti-SLAPP Measures
The Independent and 126 prominent figures call on Sir Keir Starmer to implement anti-SLAPP provisions in the King's Speech to protect free speech from abusive lawsuits.
Independent Backs Anti-SLAPP Laws in King's Speech
The Independent joins over 120 editors, lawyers and journalists calling for Sir Keir Starmer to include anti-SLAPP protections in the next King's Speech to prevent abusive silencing lawsuits.
NRA Criticises Trump Over Gun Rights Remarks After Shooting
The National Rifle Association has implicitly challenged President Donald Trump's assertion that a nurse killed by federal agents in Minneapolis should not have been carrying a firearm, despite possessing a legal permit.
Imran Khan's Health in Grave Danger from Eye Condition
Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan faces severe eye damage from retinal vein occlusion while in solitary confinement, with family and lawyers denied access for months despite court orders.
Budapest Mayor Charged Over Pride March
Prosecutors in Hungary have filed charges against Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony for organising a Pride march that defied a government ban, seeking a fine in a case highlighting democratic tensions.
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