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Human Rights
In Kashmir, Lockdown Leaves People Trapped in Their Homes
After weeks-long communications ban, residents say religious and human rights have been violated.
Heckler & Koch Markets Assault Rifles to Civilians, But Calls Itself “Ethical”
The “ethical” supply claim is a sham, given how difficult it is to control where guns end up once sold.
Post-9/11 Terrorism Watchlist of More Than 1 Million Judged Unconstitutional
The judge worried that abuse plaintiffs suffered at the border could be duplicated by law enforcement inside the U.S.
Netanyahu Faces Global Condemnation for Plan to Annex West Bank
Netanyahu vows to annex nearly a third of the occupied West Bank if he wins next week’s snap election.
Trump Condemned for Refusing to Grant Protected Status to Dorian Victims
The Trump administration has attempted to end Temporary Protected Status for other disaster victims as well.
The Apartheid System in Hebron Persecutes and Subjugates Palestinians
The heavily subsidized Jewish settler population has near total power over the Indigenous Palestinians.
Jewish Activists for Justice Must Not Ignore Palestine
Ignoring Palestine while fighting for social justice in the U.S. defeats the idea of true liberation.
Nearly 2 Million People in India Could Lose Citizenship
Millions were excluded from the National Register of Citizens, which has been denounced as an attempt to deport Muslims.
US Journalist and Activist Brandon Lee Shot in the Philippines
Lee has been targeted for this work since 2015, facing relentless surveillance from President Duterte’s government.
Following Months of Protests, Hong Kong Leader Withdraws Extradition Bill
The decision comes after weeks of protesters flooding the streets and shutting down the Hong Kong International Airport.