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Wrong Turns That Undermined Civil Liberties

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politics

Justice Neil Gorsuch Calls on Supreme Court to Address Plea Bargaining and Fourth Amendment Issues

Gorsuch highlights the Court's endorsement of coercive plea deals and questionable privacy doctrines as undermining civil liberties.

Jul 1, 2026, 10:53 AM Reason

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politics

US Administration Labels Foreign Drug Cartels as 'Unlawful Combatants,' Shifting Drug Enforcement Toward Military Action

The designation of drug cartels as non-state armed groups blurs the line between law enforcement and war, with Customs and Border Protection reporting increased drug seizures despite ongoing violence in Brazil's favelas.

Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 12:11 AM

world

Trump Seeks Supreme Court Rehearing on Birthright Citizenship Ruling

After the Supreme Court struck down his executive order restricting birthright citizenship, former US President Donald Trump announces plans to request a new hearing.

Al Jazeera | Jul 9, 2026, 1:48 AM

The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved a bill demanding that the Justice Department release all files related to its investigation into the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein . The finally tally was 427-1, with five members not voting.

investigations

Federal Judges Criticize Trump-Era DOJ for Unlawful and Unethical Conduct

Judges across the U.S. question the trustworthiness of Department of Justice lawyers, citing a breakdown in the presumption of regularity under Trump’s second term.

ProPublica | Jul 29, 2026, 10:05 PM

investigations

Texas AG Ken Paxton Accused of Voter Fraud by Senate Opponent Amid Ongoing Investigation

State Rep. James Talarico alleges Attorney General Ken Paxton voted illegally in six elections from an address where he no longer resides, intensifying scrutiny during the Senate race.

ProPublica | Jul 26, 2026, 8:39 AM

general

James Carville Criticizes Far-Left Democrats for Valuing Lenin Over MLK

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville condemned far-left Democrats on his podcast, warning they prioritize communist leaders over American civil rights icons and called them paternalistic.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 9:40 PM

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James Carville Criticizes Far-Left Democrats for Valuing Lenin Over MLK

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville condemned far-left Democrats on July 24, 2026, warning they prioritize Soviet dictators over American civil rights leaders and called their approach paternalistic.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 9:29 PM

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James Carville Criticizes Far-Left Democrats for Valuing Lenin Over MLK

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville warns that some far-left Democrats prioritize Soviet figures over American civil rights leaders and calls their approach paternalistic.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 9:18 PM

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James Carville Criticizes Far-Left Democrats for Valuing Lenin Over MLK

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville condemns far-left Democrats, warning they prioritize Soviet dictators over American civil rights leaders and calls their approach paternalistic.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 9:07 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating As US-Iran hostilities escalate, Democrats call on President Trump to reverse course following increased American deaths and injuries.

Democrats Urge Trump to End Iran Conflict Amid Rising US Casualties

As US-Iran hostilities escalate, Democrats call on President Trump to reverse course following increased American deaths and injuries.

Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:35 AM

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NYCLU Calls for Reparations Citing Stark Wealth Gap Between Black and White New Yorkers

The New York Civil Liberties Union highlights a nearly 15-fold disparity in median wealth between Black and White residents, linking it to slavery and systemic discrimination.

Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 6:22 AM

politics

Research Indicates Voter ID Laws Have Limited Impact on Turnout and Partisan Advantage

Studies show voter ID requirements neither reliably benefit Republicans nor significantly suppress minority voter turnout, challenging claims from both supporters and critics.

Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 4:36 AM

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Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham Rejects Thatcher-Era Policies, Signals Leftward Shift

Andy Burnham condemns four decades of neoliberal economic policies and promises public ownership of key utilities in his first speech as Labour leader.

Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 12:11 PM

investigations

Expert Reverses Stance on Prosecutorial Misconduct in Anthony Broadwater Rape Case

Veteran law professor Bennett Gershman initially condemned the prosecution of Anthony Broadwater but later filed a report defending the prosecutors, highlighting conflicting views in Syracuse’s handling of the case.

ProPublica | Jul 18, 2026, 7:57 AM

Top Trump Officials Host 66-Nation Meeting Targeting Leftwing Violence

Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller led a conference focused solely on leftwing activism, amid rising rhetoric labeling political opponents as communists.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 9:01 PM

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Senator Eric Schmitt Pushes to End Birth Tourism and Revoke Citizenship for Children of Foreign Diplomats

Following a Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship, Senator Eric Schmitt introduces legislation and calls for revocation of citizenship for babies born to foreign diplomats in the U.S.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 7:19 PM

world

US Hosts Global Conference on Far-Left Political Violence Amid Controversy

More than 65 countries convene to address what the US calls a renewed threat from far-left terrorism, sparking debate over the designation's implications.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 1:08 PM

politics

Human Rights Watch and ACLU Report Abuses at Texas Immigrant Detention Center

Camp East Montana, the nation's largest immigration detention center, faces allegations of beatings, medical neglect, and inhumane conditions according to a joint report by civil rights groups.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 5:14 AM

politics

Pentagon Seeks New Authority to Withhold Unclassified Records Under FOIA

The Defense Department proposes a legislative change to exempt certain controlled unclassified information from public disclosure, raising concerns about government transparency.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 11:50 PM

politics

Security Video Captures Fatal Shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero by ICE in Maine

A home security camera recorded the moments surrounding the fatal shooting of a Colombian national by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Biddeford, Maine.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 2:10 AM

world

Colombian Father Killed by ICE Agent in Maine Amid Nationwide Pause on Vehicle Stops

Following the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old Colombian man by an ICE agent in Maine, federal immigration officials have been ordered to halt vehicle stops nationwide pending further review and training.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 12:37 PM

world

Telstra to Face Senate Inquiry Following Nationwide Outage Disrupting Emergency Calls

The telecommunications company will answer questions about a recent outage that blocked over 600 emergency Triple Zero calls and disrupted businesses and transport networks across Australia.

ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 6:36 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The civil rights group demands a federal investigation into the task force's actions amid concerns over insufficient training and community trust.

NAACP Calls for Suspension of Memphis Safe Task Force Following Deaths of Two Black Men

The civil rights group demands a federal investigation into the task force's actions amid concerns over insufficient training and community trust.

Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 9:23 PM

politics

Ex-Bush and Obama Officials Call for Sunset of War on Terror Powers

Former top U.S. officials reflect on the enduring and expanded use of the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force and the balance between security and civil liberties.

Reason | Jul 10, 2026, 5:20 AM