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politics47 minutes ago•4 min saved

Senator Pepper-Sprayed During Newark ICE Protest Over Detention Conditions

Democratic Senator Andy Kim says he was pepper sprayed by federal agents during a protest at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE detention facility, where detainees were staging a hunger strike over conditions and medical care. Clashes between protesters and ICE escalated as officers moved to transfer a detainee, with Kim attempting to de-escalate before being sprayed; DHS blamed rioters for the violence while lawmakers condemned the treatment and called for accountability and reform.

via The Guardian|

#andy-kim #detention #ice

politics4 days ago•3 min saved

Broadview protest charges dropped amid grand jury misconduct findings

Federal prosecutors dropped all remaining charges against four Broadview Six protesters indicted in October for demonstrating outside a Chicago-area immigration detention center, after revelations of redacted grand jury transcripts that Judge April Perry called improper. The case, tied to Operation Midway Blitz, had seen conspiracy charges dropped earlier and the four now faced only misdemeanor counts of impeding a federal officer, which were dismissed with prejudice. The decision marks a setback for the government and underscores First Amendment protections for protest; sanctions discussions for the U.S. attorney’s office were also raised by the judge.

via The Guardian|

#chicago #first-amendment #grand-jury

us-crime-and-justice4 days ago•181 min saved

Charges dropped for Chicago immigration protesters after grand-jury misconduct concerns

Prosecutors dropped the remaining charges against four activists who protested outside a Broadview federal facility during last year’s immigration crackdown after revelations of grand jury misconduct by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including a prosecutor meeting with a juror outside proceedings. The charges—including a felony conspiracy count and misdemeanor counts for impeding a federal agent—were dismissed with prejudice and won’t be refiled, with defense lawyers arguing the case violated First Amendment rights and highlighted prosecutorial overreach in politically charged crackdown cases.

via CNN|

#chicago #first-amendment #grand-jury

culture18 days ago•2 min saved

Venice Biennale protest shutters several national pavilions over Israel inclusion

On the final day of Venice Biennale previews, a strike organized by the Art Not Genocide Alliance led to several national pavilions closing or partially closing in protest of Israel's inclusion in the 2026 edition, including Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria (whose standout work remained closed all day), Japan, North Macedonia and Korea; others briefly opened or closed later. Some artists added pro-Palestinian references to their works, with posters outside pavilions and a British pavilion sign noting a temporary closure. The Israeli pavilion was closed for a private event. The episode continues a pattern of protests surrounding the biennale.

via The Guardian|

#culture #israel #palestine

art-world18 days ago•20 min saved

Venice Biennale Braces for 24-Hour Strike Over Israel Presence

An unprecedented 24-hour strike will interrupt the Venice Biennale’s opening week to protest Israel’s participation, highlighting long-running tensions over which nations should be represented and the political role of art. Organized by the Art Not Genocide Alliance (ANGA) and signed by hundreds of artists, curators, and workers, the action puts pavilion teams in a bind—some, like Slovenia’s, plan to dim installations and stream Palestinian radio, while others weigh the strike against the event’s visibility. The Biennale says it will not coordinate the protest and will proceed with its program, though critics view it as a governance crisis. Protests have already occurred outside Israel’s and Russia’s pavilions, with Pussy Riot drawing further attention to Russia’s return to Venice.

via Artnet News|

#art-world #israel #protest

world-news19 days ago•12 min saved

Six-day DC bridge protest ends as activist climbs down

Guido Reichstadter ends a six-day protest perched atop the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C., denouncing AI development and U.S. involvement in Iran; emergency personnel assisted his descent as supporters watched.

via AP News|

#artificial-intelligence #frederick-douglass-bridge #iran-war

world20 days ago•3 min saved

Pussy Riot Provokes Brief Closure of Russia Pavilion at Venice Biennale

Activists from Pussy Riot disrupted the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, wearing pink balaclavas, lighting colored flares, and chanting slogans, forcing a brief closure as police blocked entry; a Ukrainian flag was wrapped around a statue outside, Nadya Tolokonnikova called on Europe to halt Russian funding and offered to curate the 2028 pavilion, in a climate of politically charged demonstrations at the fair.

via The Guardian|

#protest #pussy-riot #russia

culture20 days ago•201 min saved

Pussy Riot and Femen Stage Kremlin-Linked Protest at Venice Biennale

Pussy Riot and Femen stormed the Kremlin-linked Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale on May 6, with about 50 Pussy Riot members in pink ski masks performing the song “Disobey” and Femen activists firing blue and yellow smoke with Ukrainian flags. Police tackled several protestors as the two feminist groups publicly joined forces for the first time. The pavilion’s Kremlin funding and links to Russia’s military-industrial complex drew scrutiny, while Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova and Inna Shevchenko framed the action as a bold stand against Russia’s war, criticizing the use of culture for political ends and urging attention to political prisoners.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#culture #femen #protest

uk-crime20 days ago•4 min saved

Guilty verdicts over Bristol Elbit raid linked to Palestine Action

Four Palestine Action activists were found guilty of criminal damage for an August 2024 break-in at an Elbit Systems factory near Bristol, where they damaged equipment including drones; Samuel Corner was also convicted of grievous bodily harm for striking a police sergeant with a sledgehammer. Two co-defendants were acquitted. The raid caused about £1m in damage. Sentencing is set for 12 June; the group had been proscribed by the government on 5 July 2025. The defendants argued their actions were justified, while authorities condemned the violence.

via BBC|

#bristol #criminal-damage #elbit-systems

entertainment20 days ago•8 min saved

Bezos Sponsorship Casts Shadow Over Met Gala 2026 Fashion

At the 2026 Met Gala, attendees highlighted the 'Fashion is Art' theme tied to the Costume Art exhibit with notable looks, but sponsorship by Jeff Bezos—rumored at $10 million—along with his absence from the red carpet drew significant backlash and activist protests, overshadowing the fashion commentary.

via Mashable|

#amazon #entertainment #fashion

politics21 days ago•6 min saved

Arlington activist avoids Virginia charges over Miller protest flyers

A Virginia prosecutor will not charge Arlington activist Barbara Wien with state crimes for distributing flyers containing Stephen Miller’s home address during protests, finding no probable cause under Virginia’s law against using someone’s identity or address to coerce or harass and noting the flyer did not call for action at Miller’s residence. The decision, in a 166-page filing, says Wien’s actions are protected political speech. Wien remains under federal investigation with no charges yet, and prosecutors have sought to limit data sharing and destruction of records connected to the case.

via CBS News|

#arlington #free-speech #politics

politics21 days ago•2 min saved

Florida activist extends protest atop DC's Frederick Douglass Bridge

Florida-based activist Guido Reichstadter says he may stay on top of the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, DC for another day as supporters gather and authorities monitor; he reportedly charged his phone to prolong the protest, which he describes as a nonviolent demonstration against the Iran war, with traffic impacts and ongoing rescue coordination.

via WTOP|

#dc #frederick-douglass-bridge #iran-war

local22 days ago•29 min saved

Protester remains on Frederick Douglass Bridge as Nationals game affects traffic

A man continues to perch atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge days after scaling it, with police negotiations ongoing and traffic impacts persisting as fans head to a Nationals Park game.

via WJLA|

#frederick-douglass-memorial-bridge #local #metropolitan-police-department

politics24 days ago•19 min saved

DC Bridge Stand: Activist Scales 168 Feet to Demand End to Iran War and AI Threat

Guido Reichstadter, a 45-year-old activist, climbed the 168-foot Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC on Friday to protest the U.S. war on Iran and what he calls the rapid spread of artificial intelligence, staying atop the bridge into Saturday as traffic was restricted. He urged an immediate, nonviolent end to the war and warned of AI risks, while Congress debated War Powers resolutions that have stalled under a Trump-backed administration.

via Common Dreams|

#anti-war #artificial-intelligence #iran-war

local24 days ago•2 min saved

May Day Protest Near Portland ICE Facility Ends With Targeted Arrest

During May Day protests in Portland, police detained one person in a 'targeted arrest' near the ICE facility as officers in riot gear formed a barrier between demonstrators and the building; protesters chanted and marched from nearby parks toward the facility, while federal authorities ordered protesters off federal property. The incident occurred amid a recent federal appeals court ruling allowing tear gas and chemical munitions to be used on protesters outside the ICE facility.

via KATU|

#arrest #ice #local