Trump’s federal agents are terrorizing protesters and violating four constitutional rights.
Human Rights and Global Wrongs
In her column, “Human Rights and Global Wrongs,” legal and political analyst Marjorie Cohn writes about Trump’s lawbreaking, the dangers his administration poses to civil rights and civil liberties, and his judicial nominations. She continues to cover racism, immigration, torture, indefinite detention, the death penalty, surveillance, whistleblowers, Supreme Court jurisprudence, and violations of US and international law. Truthout is proud to have her in our lineup as a regular commentator.
The new strategic partnership between Iran and China is the result of Trump’s punishing sanctions against Iran.
Trump aims to ensure that no American or Israeli is brought to the ICC for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Victims of police abuse are filing litigation and at least one judge has halted some of the most egregious misconduct.
Even as Trump withdraws troops, we must be prepared for if and when he does recall them to stamp out dissent.
If the Supreme Court upholds Trump regulations, up to 126,000 people could lose birth control coverage from employers.
The cases will probably be sent back to the lower courts, leaving the matter unresolved until after the 2020 election.
The deal requires the U.S. government agree to Israel’s illegal annexation, making Trump complicit in war crimes.
Trump’s intensification of sanctions against Venezuela and Iran during a pandemic constitutes a crime against humanity.
The Trump administration’s invocation of emergency powers could lead to egregious violations of constitutional rights.