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Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes human rights and executive branch lawbreaking.
Series Introduction
In her column, “Human Rights and Global Wrongs,” legal and political analyst Marjorie Cohn provides a critique of U.S. militarism, racist police violence, immigration policy, torture, the death penalty, surveillance, attacks on whistleblowers, executive branch lawbreaking, the Supreme Court, and violations of U.S. and international law. Truthout is proud to have her in our lineup as a regular commentator.
Refusing to Certify Elections Isn’t About Fairness. It’s Aimed at Sowing Doubt.
New rules in Georgia are worrisome but safeguards prevent rogue election officials from refusing to certify the results.
Trump 2024 Victory Would Lock in Far Right SCOTUS for Generations to Come
Biden and Harris favor term limits and an ethical code for the Supreme Court and elimination of presidential immunity.
Netanyahu’s Visit to Congress Underscores US Contempt for International Law
Netanyahu is getting cozy with Congress, just days after the ICJ told UN members to stop aiding the Israeli occupation.
The Supreme Court Has Made It Official: US Presidents Are Now Monarchs
The Supreme Court’s “Trump v. United States” ruling gives Donald Trump “legal” cover for past and future lawbreaking.
SCOTUS Furthers Right-Wing Agenda of Deconstruction of the Administrative State
Eliminating Chevron deference will harm consumers, workers, health, safety and environment, but will help corporations.
Julian Assange Is Finally Free, But Let’s Not Forget the War Crimes He Exposed
Contrary to US government claims, WikiLeaks’s revelations actually saved lives — and drove demand for US accountability.
SCOTUS’s Anti-Immigrant Ruling Imperils Marriage Equality and LGBTQ Lives
“Department of State v. Muñoz” could be used to undermine the right to same-sex marriage.
Palestinians Ask Federal Court to Rule Biden Is Complicit in Israeli Genocide
“Genocide can never be a legitimate foreign policy choice,” plaintiffs argue in case against Biden, Blinken and Austin.
Active-Duty US Service Members Issue Appeal to Congress to Stop Funding Genocide
As Israel continues its genocide against the Palestinians, the number of US conscientious objectors is increasing.
Following ICJ and ICC Actions, Sanctions and Arms Embargo Are Crucial Next Steps
The ICJ ordered Israel to halt its Rafah assault and the ICC prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israeli officials.