Jane Fonda's Stark Warning on US Rights Under Trump
Veteran actor and activist Jane Fonda issues a dire warning about First Amendment rights and authoritarianism in the US under Donald Trump's administration.
Category : Liberties
Judge Blocks Charges Against Don Lemon in Minnesota Protest
A Minnesota judge has dismissed charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon and other anti-ICE protesters arrested at a church in 2023, citing First Amendment protections.
Jordan Uses Israeli Cellebrite Tech to Surveil Activists
A Citizen Lab report reveals Jordanian security forces used Israeli-made Cellebrite forensic tools to extract data from activists' phones, potentially violating human rights treaties.
Smart Glasses Used to Secretly Film Women, Experts Warn
Women report being filmed without consent using Meta's smart glasses, with experts warning of rising privacy violations and online safety threats in public spaces.
Philippine Journalist Jailed in 'Fabricated' Terrorism Case
Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio sentenced to at least 12 years for terror financing after nearly six years in detention without trial, sparking international condemnation from press freedom groups.
Ai Weiwei's On Censorship: Challenging Western Free Speech
Artist Ai Weiwei argues in his new book that censorship is not unique to China, but exists in Western democracies through covert, deceptive means that threaten free expression globally.
Journalist Frenchie Cumpio Guilty in Philippines Terror Case
Filipino journalist Frenchie Cumpio sentenced to 12-18 years for terror financing in verdict rights groups call a travesty of justice and attack on press freedom.
ICE Agents Can Force Entry Without Warrants
Federal immigration officers have been authorised to forcibly enter private homes without a judge's warrant, a major shift from established guidance that raises constitutional concerns.
ICE Agents Can Force Entry Without Judge's Warrant, Memo Says
A confidential ICE memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals federal agents can now forcibly enter homes using only administrative warrants, sparking constitutional concerns and legal challenges.
Church Sues Town Over Bell Tower Refusal
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church has filed a lawsuit against Collier Township, alleging religious discrimination after officials rejected plans for a bell tower due to noise pollution concerns.
Toy Shop Claims Retaliatory Audit After ICE Criticism
A family-run toy store in St. Paul alleges a sudden DHS audit followed a TV interview where owners criticised ICE's operations, raising concerns about political retaliation.
Washington Post Demands Return of Reporter's Devices After FBI Raid
The Washington Post demands immediate return of devices seized from reporter Hannah Natanson's home during FBI raid, citing threats to free press protections.
Washington Post Fights FBI Raid on Reporter's Home
The Washington Post has filed a federal court motion demanding the return of electronics seized from reporter Hannah Natanson's home, calling the FBI raid an unprecedented threat to press freedom and First Amendment rights.
Fired DHS Worker Sues After Secret Date Recording Criticises Noem
Brandon Wright, a former DHS IT employee, files lawsuit alleging First Amendment violation after termination following secretly recorded date where he criticised Secretary Kristi Noem.
Washington Post Demands FBI Return Reporter's Devices
The Washington Post demands immediate return of devices seized from reporter Hannah Natanson's home, calling the FBI raid unconstitutional and a threat to press freedoms.
Washington Post Seeks Court Order for Return of Seized Reporter Devices
The Washington Post has filed a federal court motion demanding authorities return electronics seized from reporter Hannah Natanson's Virginia home, arguing the action violates First Amendment protections.
Trump Criticises Supreme Court on Trans Athlete Cases
Former President Donald Trump has criticised the US Supreme Court, claiming justices should 'lose credibility' over hearings regarding transgender athletes in women's sports.
Prince Harry Privacy Trial: Timeline of Key Legal Events
A detailed timeline of the high-stakes privacy trial where Prince Harry and six other prominent figures are suing Associated Newspapers Limited over alleged unlawful information gathering activities spanning decades.
Journalist Faces 40 Years After Six Years Without Trial
Frenchie Mae Cumpio, arrested at 21, has spent nearly six years in prison on terrorism charges. As her verdict approaches, press freedom groups condemn her case as fabricated.
Greens: Hate Speech Laws May Target Israel Critics
Australian Greens warn new hate speech legislation could criminalise legitimate criticism of Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu, sparking free speech concerns.
Palestinian Prisoner Details Sexual Torture in Israeli Jail
Sami al-Saei describes horrific sexual assault by Israeli guards, while B'Tselem report reveals systematic abuse in detention facilities described as 'torture camps'.
Archbishop: Troops Can Morally Disobey Orders
US Archbishop Timothy Broglio states military personnel may disobey morally questionable orders, amid concerns over Trump's deployment plans and Greenland remarks.
UK Children in 'Mortal Danger' in Syria, Campaigners Warn
Up to 60 UK-linked individuals, including 35 children, are trapped in Syrian prisons amid escalating conflict, with families accusing the government of abandoning them.
Supreme Court Likely to Strike Down Hawaii Gun Store Rules
Conservative justices appear sceptical of Hawaii's law restricting firearms in stores and hotels, marking another major Second Amendment case following the landmark 2022 ruling.
ICE Buys $100k Pepper Balls After Blinding Protester
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased nearly $100,000 worth of pepper ball munitions just four days after a 21-year-old protester was permanently blinded by one during a demonstration in California.
Australia Day Rallies Allowed Despite NSW Police Protest Ban Extension
NSW Police have granted exemptions for Invasion Day and anti-immigration rallies to proceed on Australia Day, while maintaining protest restrictions in parts of Sydney following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
DOJ May Require Biological Sex on Gun Purchase Forms
The US Department of Justice is reportedly planning significant changes to federal firearms regulations, including a controversial proposal to require applicants to list their biological sex at birth on purchase paperwork.
Mother Fears British ISIS Suspect 'Left to Die' in Syria
Sally Lane says her son Jack Letts and other UK-linked detainees are 'sitting ducks' as Syrian prisons become battlefronts, with 60 British-connected individuals caught in fighting.
FBI Denies Halting Civil Rights Probe into ICE Shooting
The FBI has denied responsibility for terminating a civil rights investigation into ICE officer Jonathan Ross, who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis. The Department of Justice initially found grounds for the probe, but it was quickly abandoned.
Trump's Demand for Jewish Student List Sparks Alarm
A federal lawsuit demanding the University of Pennsylvania disclose Jewish students' personal data has raised profound concerns about government overreach and historical parallels with persecution.
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