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Trump Plan for Gaza “Worse Than Ethnic Cleansing,” Says UN Human Rights Expert
Unlawful deportation or transfer of a population constitutes both a war crime and a crime against humanity.
Despite Declining Border Crossings, ICE Keeps Moving Migrants Out of San Diego
ICE is transferring immigrants to other parts of the country, disrupting their cases and legal representation.
As Trump’s War on Migrants Transcends Borders, Resistance Grows in Latin America
Leaders in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil and Honduras are pushing back against Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
ICE Is Rapidly Expanding Its Already Vast Surveillance Apparatus
ICE is investing massive sums in facial recognition, data surveillance, e-carceration and other repressive technologies.
Musk’s DOGE Accused of Seizing Sole Control of Essential Federal Databases
“Congress famously has the power of the purse,” wrote one analyst, “but it looks like DOGE is trying to snatch it.”
School Systems Across US Refuse to Comply With Anti-Trans Executive Order
Multiple school systems released advisories stating that Trump's order mandating discrimination will not be followed.
Trump’s Second Term Spells Disaster for Endangered Ocean and Coastal Animals
These species need strong conservation policy to save them from extinction. They won’t get it for the next four years.
Trump Laid Groundwork for “Muslim Ban 2.0.” Here’s How Organizers Are Bracing.
Muslim organizers warn that an executive order signed by Trump on January 20 sets the stage for an updated travel ban.
Here’s What Trump Can — and Can’t — Do to Disrupt Los Angeles Wildfire Aid
Experts say it would be hard for Trump to revoke FEMA funding, but Congress could slow down California’s recovery.
MT Anti-Trans Bill Would Lay Groundwork for Dangerous Legal Precedent If Passed
The legislation would criminalize parents for letting a child access gender-affirming procedures and hormone therapy.