Category Archives: Human Rights
How to Steal an Election in Broad Daylight
But instead, since Jan. 20, 2017, Trump has sent unequivocal signals to those who rig elections that they will not be punished. In fact, he has openly embraced and spoken highly of authoritarian strongmen across the globe — from China’s … Continue reading
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Spanish anti-terror law has ‘chilling effect’ on satire, says Amnesty International
Amnesty wants to see article 578 repealed, and says the situation in Spain is emblematic of “a disturbing trend” of European countries using national security arguments to limit freedom of expression and restrict rights. “Governments should uphold the rights of … Continue reading
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Police facial recognition trial led to erroneous arrest
The controversial trial of facial recognition equipment at Notting Hill Carnival resulted in roughly 35 false matches and an erroneous arrest, highlighting questions about police use of the technology. via Police facial recognition trial led to erroneous arrest.
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Federal judge: Drinking tea, shopping at a gardening store is probable cause for a SWAT raid on your home
Why did the field tests come up positive for pot? As I wrote back in February, it’s almost as if these tests come up positive whenever the police need them to. A partial list of substances that the tests have mistaken … Continue reading
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Outgoing DA slams APD in letter
“Frankly, if any other group of individuals were acting the way (the Albuquerque Police Department) has allegedly been acting, some of us in law enforcement might refer to them as a continuing criminal enterprise and/or engaged in the act of … Continue reading
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