Judge orders overhaul of Chicago immigration facility
A US federal judge has mandated immediate improvements at a controversial Chicago immigration detention centre, citing severe overcrowding and inadequate medical care that puts detainees at risk.
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ICE agents crash car, drag detainee in dramatic arrest
Shocking footage captures the moment US immigration agents crashed into an American car before forcibly removing a detainee after a dramatic pursuit through residential streets.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Briton detained in Ukraine for alleged Russia spying
A British national has been arrested in Ukraine and accused of spying for Russia while working as a military instructor near the frontline. The shocking case raises serious security concerns.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
ICE detainee dies during Virginia transport
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking details surrounding the death of Jose Castro-Rivera, an ICE detainee who perished while being transported through Virginia, raising serious questions about immigration enforcement practices.
Migrant prisoner vanishes from Epping hotel
An immigration detainee housed at the controversial Epping hotel accommodation has disappeared after being temporarily released, raising serious security concerns about the Home Office's handling of migrant housing.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Mutilated Palestinian Prisoner Bodies Found in Israeli Jail
Gaza health officials report discovering severely mutilated bodies of Palestinian prisoners at the Sde Teiman detention facility, raising grave concerns about human rights violations and treatment of detainees.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
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.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Second death in Dallas ICE facility shooting
A second individual has died after a shooting at a Dallas immigration facility, raising serious questions about safety protocols and treatment of detainees.
Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' expansion sparks Newsom backlash
California Governor Gavin Newsom launches scathing attack on Florida's expanded parental rights legislation, intensifying the cultural war between Democratic and Republican states.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
Mandelson stripped of voting rights in firm he founded
In a stunning corporate rebuke, advisory firm Global Counsel has revoked Peter Mandelson's shareholder privileges, escalating a major dispute over his public political interventions.
Aishwarya Rai Wins Landmark Personality Rights Case
The Delhi High Court grants Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan permanent protection against the unauthorised commercial use of her name, image, and voice, setting a major legal precedent in India.
US Denied Rights to West African Deportees - Lawyer
A human rights lawyer alleges that the US deported West African migrants without due process, denying them access to legal counsel and fair hearings in a breach of international obligations.
Taliban's Internet Shutdown Strangles Hope for Afghan Women
Exclusive report reveals the devastating impact of the Taliban's systematic internet shutdowns on women's education and access to information, pushing Afghanistan towards a new era of isolation.
Putin's Advisers Accuse Kremlin of Systematic Torture
Shocking report from Vladimir Putin's human rights council details widespread torture, including electric shocks and rape, against detainees in the war against Ukraine, accusing the state of direct involvement.
Labour accused of 'betrayal' over abandoned women's rights pledge
Keir Starmer's Labour Party is under fire from leading women's rights organisations after quietly abandoning its pledge to reform the Equality Act to strengthen protections for biological women. The u-turn has been branded a 'profound betrayal' ahead of t
ICE detainees hunger strike over conditions in Louisiana
Dozens of immigration detainees in Louisiana have launched a hunger strike over alleged inadequate medical care and prolonged detention, raising serious human rights concerns.
Trump Immigration Crackdown Sparks Fierce Backlash
Leading immigrant rights organisations condemn the Trump administration's sweeping new enforcement measures, warning of widespread fear and constitutional overreach.
Lawsuit Targets Trump's Transgender Passport Policy Reversal
LGBTQ+ rights groups file a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's abrupt reversal of a policy allowing 'X' gender markers on US passports, citing discrimination and legal violations.
US Supreme Court Blocks 'X' Passport Gender Marker
The US Supreme Court has halted a federal policy allowing citizens to select an 'X' gender marker on passports, marking a major setback for transgender and non-binary rights in a deeply divisive decision.
African Tribe Stakes Legal Claim to Scottish Land
The Kukama people from Peru have launched a unique legal bid for land in Scotland, invoking a 16th-century royal decree, in a modern-day quest for cultural preservation and international recognition.
Alarming Rise in Violence Against Intersex People in Europe
A landmark EU study uncovers a dramatic surge in physical attacks, hate speech, and discrimination against intersex individuals, urging immediate action from member states.
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