Truthout
Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.
Trump-Appointed Judge Shields Ex-President From Accountability for Taking Docs
Trump’s packing of the federal courts with judges chosen by Federalist Society is already reaping dividends.
Trump’s Special Master Request May Be Bid to Delay Investigation Beyond Midterms
A former president can’t claim executive privilege against the executive branch for performing executive functions.
Trump Affidavit Contains Broad-Based Probable Cause of Three Federal Crimes
Even the unredacted allegations provide overwhelming evidence that serious crimes were committed.
Israeli Raid on Seven Human Rights Groups Is Attack on Palestinian Civil Society
Israeli forces raided, ransacked and shuttered offices of seven leading Palestinian human rights organizations.
Mike Pompeo and CIA Sued for Illegal Surveillance of Assange’s Visitors
UC Global sent CIA data and images of lawyers, journalists and doctors who visited Assange in the Ecuadorian embassy.
Police Lied to Get the Warrant to Search Breonna Taylor’s Home
A judge issued a no-knock warrant based on the officers’ false statements.
Biden’s Assassination of al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri Was Illegal
Before he was assassinated, Zawahiri did not pose an imminent threat.
January 6 Committee Has Provided Sufficient Evidence for Garland to Indict Trump
Attorney General Merrick Garland has suggested that there will be no indictment before the fall midterm elections.
Palestinians Face Forced Expulsions as Biden Pledges Allegiance to Israel
Biden promised Israel $3.8 billion in annual military aid to maintain the illegal occupation of Palestinian lands.
SCOTUS EPA Ruling Signals Court Will Strike Down Rules Limiting Corporate Profit
In future cases, the court will affirm fewer regulations on industry and more regulation of personal privacy rights.