Tag: Civil Liberties
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Lawmakers Warn: ICE Access to Graphite Spyware Could Threaten Freedom of Movement, Speech, and Privacy
What is Graphite spyware and who uses it? Graphite spyware, developed by Paragon Solutions, is an advanced surveillance tool allegedly designed to covertly monitor smartphones and other devices. Paragon Solutions, founded in 2019 by former Israeli intelligence and defense tech professionals, has positioned Graphite within a broader, highly scrutinized spyware market that has drawn attention…
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Markin Police Assault Incident: AG Review Launches High-Profile Probe
Overview of the investigation The Office of the Attorney General has announced a high-profile legal review into a case file involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, following allegations of assault tied to a public protest. The announcement comes as authorities seek to establish a clear factual account of events and determine any potential legal implications for…
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Judge rules Trump’s order to deploy National Guard to Portland was illegal
Ruling: National Guard deployment to Portland deemed unlawful A federal judge has ruled that then-President Donald Trump overstepped his authority when he ordered National Guard troops to be sent to Portland, Oregon, amid protests in 2020. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut wrote that the order exceeded the President’s constitutional powers by relying on a tool…
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Court Rules Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland Illegal
Background: A Divisive Deployment in Portland In the wake of ongoing protests and civil unrest in Portland, Oregon, the Trump administration ordered National Guard forces to respond to the situation in the city. The decision drew immediate criticism from legal scholars, civil liberties advocates, and some members of Congress who argued that deploying active-duty or…
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Tanzania’s Election Crackdown: Protests and Human Rights Concerns After disputed vote
Overview of the Crisis Human Rights Watch has drawn attention to a dangerous pattern of state response following Tanzania’s October 29 elections. After days of protests, authorities responded with lethal force and other abuses, raising urgent questions about accountability, the fairness of the electoral process, and the protection of basic rights. The period surrounding the…
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Tanzania’s Post-Election Crackdown: HRW Documents Killings and Rights Violations
Overview of the Crisis Following Tanzania’s Elections The October 29 elections in Tanzania were followed by widespread protests and a swift government response that drew sharp condemnation from human rights groups. Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a statement detailing killings, arbitrary detentions, and other abuses allegedly carried out by security forces and local authorities in…
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Tanzania After Disputed Elections: HRW Warns of Killings and Crackdown
Overview: A Contested Election and a Sharp Turn to Violence Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a stark warning about the post-election climate in Tanzania following the October 29 vote. The group reports that authorities responded to widespread protests with lethal force and other human rights abuses. The statements highlight a familiar pattern in which disputed…
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Chadema Claims No Genuine Election in Tanzania as Curfew Enforces Tense After Polls
Overview: Elections in Turbulent Tanzania The recent Tanzanian elections have sparked a political confrontation that mirrors deep-seated tensions within the country’s electoral system. Chadema, Tanzania’s main opposition party, publicly rejected President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s victory, arguing that the process did not reflect a genuine, free, and fair contest. The rejection comes as authorities imposed a…
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UK court allows challenge to Palestine Action ban to proceed next month
UK court allows challenge to Palestine Action ban to proceed The legal battle over the UK government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action can go ahead next month after the Court of Appeal rejected the Home Office’s attempt to block the case. The ruling keeps alive a high-profile challenge to a ban that classifies the group…
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UK court approves next steps for Palestine Action ban challenge
Ruling clears path for judicial challenge to Palestine Action ban A significant legal development allows a challenge to the UK government’s ban on Palestine Action to proceed, after the Court of Appeal rejected the Home Office’s bid to halt the case. The decision paves the way for a judicial review of the proscription under the…