Department of Homeland Security

FBI questions American Muslims about possible pre-election terror

November 7, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Hassan Shibly, a lawyer and the executive director of the Council on American Islamic Relations Florida says the FBI questioned Muslims in at least eight states over the weekend seeking information about a possible threat […]

Civil Rights Groups Sue Feds For Surveillance Data on Movement For Black Lives

October 26, 2016 zoshinuk 0

NEW YORK – Two civil liberties organizations, the Center for Constitutional Rights (New York) and the non-profit Color of Change (California), have filed Freedom of Information Act requests to surrender surveillance materials on activists within […]

Human Rights

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

Human Rights

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

Human Rights

France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

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FBI questions American Muslims about possible pre-election terror

Civil Rights Groups Sue Feds For Surveillance Data on Movement For Black Lives