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law-and-justice2 months ago•26 min saved

Printing presses and prison terms: how a Texas protest case weaponized zines against anti-ICE activists

An investigation into the Prairieland case in Texas shows eight anti-ICE protesters were convicted of terrorism-related offenses after a July Fourth demonstration, with sentences ranging from 30 to 100 years. Prosecutors argued that possession of left-wing zines, a printing press, and involvement in an Emma Goldman book club amounted to material support for terrorists, a rare use of counterterrorism law against protesters. Critics say the rulings reflect a broader Trump-era crackdown on dissent and could chill free speech and organizing, while highlighting troubling jail conditions for some defendants and ongoing implications for protest security and digital privacy.

via The Guardian|

#antifa #first-amendment #immigration-enforcement

local4 months ago•1 min saved

Mamdani Enables Narrow Worship Buffer, Vetoes Broad Institution Protest Bill

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani said Int. 1-B near houses of worship will become law after a narrowed review, with the NYPD required to document existing protest practices around houses of worship. He vetoed Int. 175-B, which would restrict protests at broad educational institutions, citing its wide scope and potential to curb labor, reproductive rights, and immigrant advocacy efforts. The mayor affirmed a commitment to protecting both prayer and protest rights and NYC’s tradition of free expression.

via NYC.gov|

#buffer-zone #houses-of-worship #local

politics6 months ago•27 min saved

UK High Court rules Palestine Action ban unlawful, keeps proscription in limbo

The UK High Court ruled that the government’s decision to ban Palestine Action under terrorism laws was disproportionate and unlawful, but the group remains proscribed for now pending a further hearing and possible appeal. Police say they will not immediately arrest supporters, instead focusing on gathering evidence for potential offences. The decision elicited mixed reactions across parties and rights groups, and the government has signalled it will appeal.

via BBC|

#high-court #palestine-action #politics

politics6 months ago•47 min saved

Following ICE in Your Car Can Lead to Federal Charges, Reuters Finds

Reuters reports that following federal immigration officers in a car led Becky Ringstrom to be arrested under a federal law criminalizing impeding law enforcement, a case that underscores a broader surge in prosecutions—at least 655 people nationwide since last summer—for interfering with federal officers. The piece notes ICE’s internal database tracking protesters, occasional footage of officers drawing weapons, and a tension between First Amendment rights and enforcement. While some legal experts question whether mere following qualifies as obstruction, DHS and ICE defend the actions as protecting officers and the public, with new guidance advising less engagement with protesters.

via Yahoo|

#federal-charges #ice #immigration-enforcement

national7 months ago•23 min saved

Federal judge blocks DHS arrests of peaceful protesters in Minneapolis

A federal judge in Minneapolis ruled that DHS agents cannot arrest people who are peacefully protesting immigration operations, restricting arrests to cases of criminal activity or obstruction in response to a civil rights lawsuit over rights violations during raids.

via The Washington Post|

#civil-rights #dhs #immigration

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Protest Rights Under Threat in England and Wales, Reports Warn

Recent reports from Human Rights Watch and Justice warn that laws in England and Wales are increasingly restricting the right to protest, with new legislation criminalizing lawful protests, expanding police powers, and leading to arrests and harsh sentences for peaceful demonstrators. They call for a review and reversal of these laws to protect democratic rights, while the government emphasizes the importance of balancing public safety with protest rights.

via The Guardian|

#england-and-wales #human-rights #legislation

law10 months ago•2 min saved

Court Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Illinois Amid Political Tensions

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district court's decision to block the federal deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, emphasizing that political protests are legitimate and not rebellion, and suggesting the case may go to the Supreme Court.

via Talking Points Memo|

#7th-circuit #chicago #federal-deployment

legal-civil-rights2 years ago•6 min saved

"Supreme Court Rulings Impact Black Lives Matter Activists' Rights"

The Supreme Court declined to hear Mckesson v. Doe, leaving intact a lower court decision that effectively eliminates the right to organize mass protests in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The decision holds protest organizers financially responsible for illegal acts committed by attendees, a ruling criticized for its potential to stifle political protests. The Court's inaction allows the Fifth Circuit's controversial decision to stand, posing significant legal risks for protest organizers in the American South.

via Vox.com|

#civil-rights #fifth-circuit #first-amendment

environment3 years ago•1 min saved

France dissolves climate group accused of eco-terrorism.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has voiced her support for Uprisings of the Earth (SLT), a French climate group that was shut down by the government for allegedly encouraging violence during protests. Thunberg, who was in Paris for a summit on green finance, called for the right to protest to be defended. SLT has condemned the shutdown and called for protests in dozens of cities across France. The group is part of a new wave of more radical climate activist groups that say direct action is needed in response to insufficient efforts to combat climate change and global warming.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#climate-activism #environment #france