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Lacking Congressional Authorization, Trump Starts “Secret War” Against Cartels
Trump has “zero” authority to designate cartels as “enemy combatants” without congressional approval, one critic said.
After DOJ Pressure, Apple Removes App That Let Users Report Local ICE Sightings
“We are determined to fight this with everything we have,” said the ICEBlock app’s developer, Joshua Aaron.
Tens of Thousands of Students in Spain Walk Out to Protest Gaza Genocide
They also condemned Israel’s abduction of Global Sumud Flotilla members, dozens of whom are Spanish.
Local Climate Projects Persevere Despite Trump’s Effort to Crush Movement
Grassroots climate initiatives are increasingly building in resilience from heat, storms, and the government itself.
UK Gears Up for Mass Protest Against Banning of Palestine Action
More than 1,600 people have already been arrested, and 1,500 more have pledged to risk arrest on Saturday in London.
Trump Pushes Universities to Sign “Loyalty Oaths” for Federal Funds, Critics Say
“This administration is extorting universities to sign away academic freedom,” said one assistant professor.
New Jersey Lawmakers Condemn “Inhumane” Conditions for Visitors to ICE Jail
In September, visitors were forced to wait outside during thunderstorms that included torrential rain and lightning.
During the High Holidays This Year, We Are Reaching Toward an Abolition Judaism
Jewish theology doesn’t support genocide and incarceration — it points toward the holy promise of solidarity.
Trump and Key Project 2025 Architect Use Shutdown to Target Democrats
The OMB director is already withholding congressionally appropriated funds for projects in blue cities and states.
US Citizen Detained at Work Files Class-Action Suit to Stop Raids
“I got arrested twice for being a Latino working in construction,” said US citizen Leo Garcia Venegas.