Human Rights

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Nearly all suspects arrested in St Paul church storming; MLK’s niece says hostile tactics ‘not the way’

Dr. Alveda King condemned protesters who stormed a Minnesota church, saying hostility and disruption betray the nonviolent legacy of MLK’s Civil Rights Movement.

Media February 25

Canadian school trustee hit with $750K penalty after tribunal rules against his trans-policy posts

Former school trustee ordered to pay $750,000 by British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal for public comments opposing transgender policies that created discrimination.

Texas February 24

Trump-nominated judge blocks Abbott’s DEI ban in 3 districts

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas' DEI ban in Houston, Katy and Plano school districts, impacting student clubs and diversity programs.

Immigration February 19

Federal judge who ordered no warrantless ICE arrests in Colorado asserts DOJ not complying

Federal judge raises concerns that the Justice Department may not be complying with a Colorado injunction blocking warrantless ICE arrests in immigration cases.

Politics February 18

Rubio announces designation for Nicaraguan prison official tied to alleged human rights violations

U.S. designates Nicaragua prison director Roberto Clemente Guevara Gómez as Secretary of State Marco Rubio demands release of political prisoners.

North Korea February 8

North Korea executed teens for listening to K-pop, watching ‘Squid Game’: report

Amnesty International documents executions and forced labor for consuming South Korean media in North Korea, revealing widespread corruption and human rights abuses.

World February 7

Kick Iran out of Olympics, World Cup for execution of over 30 athletes, activists demand

Critics urge sports organizations to ban Iran after its regime allegedly executed thousands of anti-government protesters, including young wrestlers.

Immigration February 2

Trump administration blocked from ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

Trump administration's plan to end Haitian Temporary Protected Status halted by federal court. Judge Ana Reyes pauses Feb. 3 termination affecting 350,000 people.

Iran January 27

Ted Cruz urges US to arm Iranian protesters as militias threaten ‘total war’ against America

Ted Cruz responds to reports describing rapidly deteriorating situation as Iran-backed militias threaten 'total war' against America. He called for the U.S. to arm Iranian protesters.

Iran January 26

Iran regime reportedly issued nationwide shoot-to-kill orders as protest death toll surges

Iran protest death toll estimates range from several thousand to over 35,000 as brutal crackdown intensifies. Medical data reveals shocking scale of violence.