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Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.
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.
US and Hungary Stand Alone at ICJ in Favor of Israel’s Blockade on Gaza
Thirty-seven states, the UN and international NGOs all condemned Israel’s blockade at the International Court of Justice.
Vietnamese Agent Orange Victims Remain Uncompensated. Tlaib Aims to Change That.
Vietnamese and US descendants of those exposed to Agent Orange continue to face diseases and congenital anomalies.
Orbán Faces ICC Investigation After Refusing to Arrest Netanyahu in Hungary
As a party to the ICC’s Rome Statute, Hungary is obliged to arrest suspected war criminals and send them to The Hague.
Appalled at Funding Genocide, Over 2,000 US Taxpayers Turn to the UN for Redress
With no recourse in US courts or Congress, the Taxpayers Against Genocide movement pivots to UN Human Rights Council.
Mahmoud Khalil’s Attorney: “This Is the McCarthy Era All Over Again”
The US government is weaponizing antisemitism as an excuse to kidnap and deport even lawful permanent residents.
Duterte’s ICC Arrest for Crime Against Humanity Strikes a Blow Against Impunity
Under the guise of his “war on drugs,” the former president of the Philippines murdered political opponents.
By Refusing to Obey Court Orders, Trump Is Provoking a Constitutional Crisis
Trump is making real the words of OMB director Russell Vought, who said “we are living in a post-Constitutional time.”
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.
Trump’s Blitz on Immigration Aimed to Overwhelm. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Executive orders Trump issued in his first days in office violate both the Constitution and several US laws.
Trump’s Felony Conviction Appeal Will Show How Fully He’s Above the Law
Trump’s appeal will decide how the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling applies to his hush money case.