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In Courting Saudi Arabia, Trump Emulates Mohammed Bin Salman’s Authoritarianism
Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman are united by their shared ideology of censorship and state violence.
ACLU Suit Targets “Dire” Conditions at CoreCivic-Run ICE Jail in California
“No human being, immigrant or not, should be subjected to these horrendous conditions,” said one of the plaintiffs.
Venezuelans That US Sent to El Salvador Mega-Prison Faced Torture, Sexual Abuse
CECOT is “where people are sent for permanent punishment and separation,” says a human rights advocate.
Journalist Mario Guevara Deported After Reporting on Anti-Trump Protest
Human rights organizations have condemned Mario Guevara’s deportation as an authoritarian attack on the free press.
New Jersey Lawmakers Condemn “Inhumane” Conditions for Visitors to ICE Jail
In September, visitors were forced to wait outside during thunderstorms that included torrential rain and lightning.
US Citizen Detained at Work Files Class-Action Suit to Stop Raids
“I got arrested twice for being a Latino working in construction,” said US citizen Leo Garcia Venegas.
Israel Raids Global Sumud Flotilla, Abducts Over 400 Volunteers, Group Says
“This is an unlawful abduction, in direct violation of international law and basic human rights,” the flotilla said.
ICE Agent Who Attacked Woman in Courthouse Has Been Reinstated
The agent attacked the woman after her husband was abducted following a court appearance on his asylum application.
Led by Tlaib, Lawmakers Demand Trump Administration Protect Flotilla to Gaza
The flotilla, which is carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, has already been attacked numerous times.
Trump’s Proposal to “End the Gaza Conflict” Condemned as “Colonial Abomination”
Under the plan, Gaza would be temporarily governed by a “Board of Peace” led by President Trump.