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ICE arrests protesters at Chicago immigration facility

Tense confrontations erupted in Chicago as immigration enforcement officers arrested numerous protesters outside the controversial Broadview detention centre, sparking fresh debates about protest rights and immigration enforcement tactics.

Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act

In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.

Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act in landmark ruling

The US Supreme Court has dramatically weakened the Voting Rights Act, allowing states to implement electoral maps previously deemed racially discriminatory. This landmark decision could reshape American democracy for years to come.

Supreme Court rules for Black voters in Alabama case

In a major ruling with profound implications for American democracy, the Supreme Court has upheld protections for Black voters in Alabama, dealing a significant blow to Republican efforts to dilute minority voting power.

Trump Demands National Guard for Portland Protests

Former President Donald Trump calls for immediate National Guard intervention in Portland following violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement, raising concerns about civil liberties.

Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol now indicted

A Chicago woman faces federal charges after being shot by a Border Patrol agent during a traffic stop, raising serious questions about use of force and civil liberties protections.

Minister shot by ICE agents sues US government

A Chicago church minister shot by ICE agents during a controversial raid is taking the US government to court in a landmark First Amendment case that questions the boundaries of immigration enforcement.

Police raid wrong home in Sussex immigration blunder

Exclusive: A Peacehaven family's home was violently raided by police acting on incorrect Home Office information, raising serious questions about immigration enforcement procedures and civil liberties protections.

Farage demands UK quit ECHR as Tories clash

Nigel Farage has thrown down the gauntlet to Rishi Sunak, demanding the UK withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights as Conservative ministers publicly disagree over the controversial move.

Georgia Court protects Gullah Geechee land rights

In a historic ruling, Georgia's highest court has strengthened legal protections for ancestral lands of the Gullah Geechee community, marking a significant victory in the fight against discriminatory property laws.

UK Police Deploy More Powerful Taser 10 Stun Guns

British police forces are deploying the advanced Taser 10, a more powerful stun gun with increased range and accuracy, raising concerns from human rights groups about potential misuse and health risks.

US citizen sues after twice detained by immigration

A US-born man is suing federal authorities after being wrongfully detained twice by immigration agents who refused to believe he was American, highlighting systemic failures in identification protocols.

Byron Bay festival strip search of teen sparks outrage

Exclusive: A mother's fury erupts as her 17-year-old daughter undergoes controversial strip search at Splendour in the Grass festival, raising serious questions about police procedures and youth safety at major events.

Parking wardens get army training to handle public abuse

Parking wardens across the UK are being sent on a new 'boot camp' training programme, inspired by military techniques, to help them handle rising levels of public abuse and aggression. The initiative aims to improve resilience and de-escalate tense situat

California Grants Police Power to Enforce Mask Ban

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs controversial new legislation granting law enforcement authority to enforce mask-wearing bans in most public settings, sparking intense civil liberties debate.

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