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Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.
Matthew Whitaker Was Illegally Appointed and Should Be Removed
Legal challenges to Matthew Whitaker’s illegal appointment are mounting.
Trump’s Military Deployment to the US-Mexico Border Is Illegal
The Posse Comitatus Act forbids use of the military to enforce domestic US laws, including immigration laws.
Fierce Critic of Mueller Probe Now Has Power to Sabotage the Investigation
The acting attorney general could curtail funding for the probe and preclude avenues of investigation.
Trump’s Judges Imperil Our Rights for Decades
Trump has been systematically packing the federal circuit courts of appeals with conservative judges.
Trump Administration Ramps Up Threats Against Iran
The murder of journalist Khashoggi may put a crimp in Trump’s plans to escalate his aggression against Iran.
Khashoggi’s Murder and Saudi War Crimes in Yemen Were Facilitated by US
Amid the outcry over Khashoggi's death, many are still failing to acknowledge the US assistance behind Saudi war crimes.
Five Reasons Why the GOP Is Rushing to Confirm Kavanaugh
Republicans are hoping to ensure the outcome of several hot-button cases currently before the Supreme Court.
Aggressive Kavanaugh Portrays Himself as Victim
Abandoning all pretense of civility, he demonstrated a disturbing judicial temperament.
John Bolton Escalates Blackmail to Shield US War Criminals
Those who committed torture in Afghanistan or killed civilians in Gaza would not be held accountable for war crimes.
Brett Kavanaugh Is a Threat to Racial Justice and Voting Rights
The fate of the Voting Rights Act hangs in the balance.