Tag: Human rights violations
Rights of Visa Holders and Others Amid Pro-Palestinian Student Organizer Arrest
The federal government's recent decision to take action against a Columbia University graduate student, Mahmoud Khalil, by revoking his green card and potentially deporting him due to his involvement in a pro-Palestinian student encampment...
ACLU sues over alleged abuses in Kern County immigration raids
Immigration Raids in Kern County Spark ACLU LawsuitIn January, the Central Valley was thrust into turmoil as immigration sweeps rattled the Kern County community. A recent lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union...
Detention Center Operator Retaliated Against Immigrant Detainees, Labor Board Finds
Detention Center Operator Retaliated Against Immigrant Detainees, Labor Board FindsPrivate prison company GEO Group is facing accusations of retaliating against immigrant detainees who protested working conditions at a California facility, the National Labor Relations...
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston Warns Against Trump’s Mass Migrant Deportations
Democratic Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is standing firm against President-elect Trump's proposed immigration policies. He compared the situation to the infamous Tiananmen Square incident in China, saying that Denver residents would resist federal agents...
Dictators Without Borders: Understanding the Role of the RDI
A little over two years ago, a man armed with an AK-47 assault rifle waited outside Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad’s home in Brooklyn, New York, eager to kidnap and permanently silence her at the...
Mark Cuban Supports NBA’s China Partnership Despite Human Rights Concerns
Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban has expressed his support for the NBA's partnership with China, despite concerns about human rights violations in the country. This support was reiterated during a group discussion where...
Legal Ruling: Firing Squad Execution Allowed in South Carolina
The South Carolina Supreme Court recently made a ruling that allows death row prisoners to choose from three methods of execution: death by electrocution, firing squad, or lethal injection. This decision came after a...
Detained Americans in Russia before Evan Gershkovich’s Trial: What to Know
Russia is holding at least a dozen American citizens in jail, including journalists and active duty soldiers. One of the most prominent individuals among them is Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Gershkovich, who...
Colombia halts coal exports to Israel amid the onslaught on Gaza
Colombia Takes Stand Against Israeli OffensiveBOGOTA: Colombian President Gustavo Petro made a significant announcement on Saturday, revealing that Colombia would be putting a halt to the exports of coal to Israel amidst the ongoing...
35 children among those killed in latest Sudan civil war carnage, U.N. says
Millions Facing Starvation in Sudan as Civil War ContinuesJune 7, 2024 / 8:14 AM EDTThe United Nations recently confirmed that 35 children were among the casualties in a deadly attack in the ongoing civil...
‘Open source’ investigators use satellites to identify burned Darfur villages
Using Satellites to Monitor Darfur VillagesIn a groundbreaking use of technology, investigators are now utilizing satellite imagery to track the destruction of villages in the war-torn region of Darfur. According to recent reports, 72...
Burkina Faso extends junta rule by five years
Burkina Faso Junta Extends Rule Amid Democratic ConcernsAmid growing concerns of democratic backsliding, Burkina Faso's ruling junta has announced an extension of their rule for an additional five years. The decision came after participants...