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Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.
Courts Must Hold Executive Branch Accountable for Drone Strikes
A case filed by a relative of two Yemeni civilian drone victims should be reinstated by the Supreme Court.
Congress Must Reclaim War-Making Authority
Congress should repeal the sweeping post-September 11 authorization of military force and deny Trump a newer, tailored one.
Gorsuch Leans Far Right in Muslim Ban Case
The justice who favored torture and warrantless surveillance is also in favor of Trump's Muslim Ban.
Trump Takes Aim at Obama’s Détente With Cuba
It's now up to Congress to normalize US-Cuba relations, which will help the people and economies of both countries.
Comey Bolsters Case for Obstruction of Justice by Trump
Comey's testimony painted a clear pattern of Trump's obstruction of justice and failure to enforce the laws.
Trump’s Climate Withdrawal Is an Impeachable Offense
Trump's withdrawal from the Paris agreement constitutes a crime against humanity and against the planet.
Palestinian Prisoners on Hunger Strike as Trump Visits Israel
On Palestinian Prisoners' Day, approximately 1,500 prisoners began refusing food, ingesting only salt water, in an ongoing hunger strike.
Jeff Sessions’ Department of Injustice
Prejudice and bias appear to be the guiding principles of the “Justice Department” under Sessions and Trump.
Gorsuch Is Already Channeling Scalia on Life-or-Death Decisions
Gorsuch very likely will defer to executive power that tramples on civil liberties and readily puts people to death.
Donald Trump’s War Crimes
The Trump administration's war crimes include the indiscriminate bombings of schools, hospitals, homes and mosques.