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Carey Shenkman

Carey Shenkman is a constitutional lawyer and counsel for the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Follow him on Twitter: @CareyShenkman.

Truthout
Dec 10, 2017
Latest from Carey Shenkman
Two capitol police stand guard in front of the capitol
Op-Ed
Human Rights

After Capitol Breach, More Domestic Terrorism Laws Aren’t the Answer

More terrorism laws would only help to perpetuate the harm to democracy that the Capitol mob tried to inflict.
by
Carey Shenkman &
Ahmed Mohamed,
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January 20, 2021
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The Venmo logo is seen displayed on an Android mobile phone.
Op-Ed
Racial Justice

Legal Complaint Against Venmo Challenges Anti-Muslim Discrimination

This is the first U.S. case against Venmo’s policy of targeting transactions on the basis of religion and ethnicity.
by
Ahmed Mohamed &
Carey Shenkman,
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July 26, 2020
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President Trump speaks to the press before departing the White House, on May 30, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Don’t Let Trump Use This Moment to Sneak in Domestic Terrorism Laws

While quick to label anti-fascists as terrorists, Trump has actively encouraged right-wing violence.
by
Carey Shenkman,
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June 1, 2020
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Op-Ed

Australia Threatens to Jail Citizens Who Embarrass Repressive Governments

There is nothing like a free press in Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia, so it’s unlikely journalists there will report on a multimillion-dollar corruption case involving senior officials. But…
by
Carey Shenkman,
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July 30, 2014
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News Analysis

Persistently Distinguishing Apples from Apples: Jeremy Hammond and Daniel Ellsberg

How can these opponents distinguish Ellsberg, a hero, from those they seek to vilify for engaging in the same character of activity?
by
Carey Shenkman,
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December 17, 2013
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Op-Ed

US Government Urges Citizens to Avoid Peaceful Political Protest

The US embassy discouraged travelers in Iceland from engaging in political protest, entrenching on their democratic rights and perpetuating the reality of our country’s authoritarian direction.
by
Carey Shenkman,
SpeakOut
September 3, 2013
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Op-Ed

US Government Urges Citizens to Avoid Peaceful Political Protest

The US embassy discouraged travelers in Iceland from engaging in political protest, entrenching on their democratic rights and perpetuating the reality of our country’s authoritarian direction.
by
Carey Shenkman,
SpeakOut
September 3, 2013
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Op-Ed

National Security Journalism on Trial

Freedom of the press in the United States is on trial behind a curtain. In the court martial of WikiLeaks whistleblower Private First Class Bradley Manning, government prosecutors…
by
Carey Shenkman,
SpeakOut
June 24, 2013
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