The US Department of Justice has opened a sweeping civil rights investigation into the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, focusing on use of force and policing practices after the fatal shooting of a man who was seeking help.
A powerful new cartoon by Jason White critiques the UK government's controversial policing tactics against Palestine solidarity demonstrators, raising urgent questions about protest rights and civil liberties in Britain.
Prominent civil rights attorney Jenin Younes files a pivotal lawsuit against Donald Trump, alleging he violated the First Amendment by orchestrating her arrest at a 2020 campaign rally for peaceful protest.
Frédéric Péchier, a French anaesthetist, stands trial in Besançon, accused of intentionally poisoning patients to create medical emergencies where he could then play the hero.
Shocking details emerge of a violent, racially-motivated assault on a Black motorist by a white mob in South Carolina, prompting a major FBI civil rights inquiry and nationwide condemnation.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launches a scathing attack on proposed compulsory ID cards, branding them a costly, authoritarian measure that undermines British freedoms and fails to address real issues like illegal immigration.
Former Shadow Minister Heidi Alexander calls out Ryanair for its handling of EU261 compensation claims, urging the CAA to investigate potential passenger rights violations.
Joseph McNeil, a founding member of the historic Greensboro Four whose 1960 lunch counter protest ignited the US civil rights sit-in movement, has passed away at 83.
New York's Attorney General Letitia James slams former President Donald Trump with a colossal £328 million penalty for decades of systemic financial fraud, marking a seismic legal and financial blow.
A North Carolina charter school faces federal investigation and widespread condemnation over proposals to separate students by race, drawing sharp criticism from Vice President Kamala Harris.
A damning Institute for Government report reveals the Civil Service's flagship graduate scheme is failing to attract top talent, risking the future of UK policymaking. Discover the critical reforms needed.
The Seattle Police Department is under fire from the ACLU for allegedly building a 'covert DNA database' by collecting genetic material from hundreds of individuals, including a disproportionate number of Native Americans, without consent or criminal char
French screen icon Gerard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in Paris this October over allegations of sexual assault made by fellow actor Charlotte Arnould, in a case that has gripped France and the international film community.
Two Florida church leaders face charges after a peaceful demonstration against the removal of a Black history mural, igniting a fierce debate on free speech and historical representation.
Ex-President Donald Trump voices fury as hush money trial judge denies his request to attend son Barron's high school graduation, calling the decision 'heartbreaking' and 'unfair'.
A major human rights clash is unfolding as UK police forces are urged to abandon live facial recognition technology. Critics warn of a 'Orwellian real-time surveillance line' being crossed, threatening public privacy and freedoms.
Exclusive: A senior Scottish Government official is under fire for a £150,000 salary and a generous hybrid working arrangement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and 'fat-cat' culture within the SNP administration.
Five ex-Memphis police officers, already convicted on state charges for the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, are set to stand trial on federal civil rights violations. The case continues to fuel national debates on police brutality and racial injustice.
The planned inclusion of the firearm used in the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till in a private gun museum in the US has ignited a firestorm of criticism from historians, civil rights leaders, and Till's family, who condemn it as a grotesque spectacle.
Illinois establishes a groundbreaking, state-funded legal hotline offering free, immediate counsel to LGBTQ+ residents facing discrimination, housing issues, and civil rights violations.
A massive 'March for Australia' protest is planned for London on August 31st, organised by the Freedom Alliance, in solidarity with Australians suffering under some of the world's most extreme lockdown measures.
Grammy-winning artist Cardi B has been found not guilty on all counts relating to a 2018 altercation at a New York strip club. The jury delivered a full acquittal after a high-profile trial.
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B gives explosive testimony in a New York civil trial, accused of orchestrating a violent attack on two bartender sisters. Get the latest courtroom details.
A landmark lawsuit claims the Trump-era Justice Department pressured Tennessee police to arrest Hispanic drivers for minor offences, a policy allegedly designed to boost immigration enforcement.
The US Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into allegations of attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Fulton County, Georgia.
The Metropolitan Police is under fire after arresting peaceful protesters outside the Old Bailey for informing the public about their full legal rights as jurors. The move, condemned by MPs and civil liberties groups, raises serious questions about freedo
Major US cities including New York, Washington, and Minneapolis are deploying National Guard troops and erecting security barriers ahead of potential widespread unrest linked to the imminent verdict in Donald Trump's criminal trial.
The Metropolitan Police is significantly expanding its use of live facial recognition technology on London's streets, aiming to tackle serious crime but raising major concerns from civil liberty groups over privacy and accuracy.
Exclusive: The Christian Institute faces a major backlash after demanding a ban on Civil Service Pride lanyards, accusing the government of 'virtue signalling' and triggering a fierce debate on LGBTQ+ inclusion in Whitehall.
Jackson, Mississippi faces a devastating public health emergency as its water system fails, leaving 150,000 residents without safe drinking water. The ACLU files a federal lawsuit demanding immediate action.