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‘Stripping of the humanity’: Lawyer for Tufts student detained by ICE on conditions she faced
MSNBC· 2025-07-18 16:06
And more on the story we first brought to you yesterday, a revealing look at the experience of one detainee freed from ICE custody. And there she is, Missa Turk. And and she writes, "Suddenly, I was thrust into a nightmare. That is how this Tus University doctoral student recalls the moment mass ICE agents arrested her in March. " Well, now Romea Osurk is sharing what unfolded over her 45 days in detention in an op-ed published by Vanity Fair. At times denied food, water, religious accommodations, legal res ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-17 04:20
Legal & Political Landscape - The European Court of Human Rights faces potential challenges if it doesn't adapt [1] - Right-wing ideologies pose a threat to the European Court of Human Rights [1]
Beloved Cincinnati Imam detained by ICE after asylum revoked
MSNBC· 2025-07-14 10:55
Immigration Case Overview - Imam Aean Solomon, an Egyptian asylum seeker and former hospital chaplain, faces deportation after his asylum status revocation [1][2] - The revocation process began under the Biden administration in 2024 but was finalized by the Trump administration, the reasons for which remain unclear [2] - ICE arrested Imam Aean during a routine check-in, and he is currently detained in Butler County Jail [3] - Imam Aean fears returning to Egypt, stating it would be a "death sentence" [4] Due Process and Legal Concerns - Immigration attorneys note that asylum revocation is uncommon, occurring in approximately 1% of approved cases annually [14] - There are concerns that Imam Aean's detention may be linked to a retaliation lawsuit he filed against the government for being mistakenly placed on a watch list [15][22] - Questions arise regarding due process, as the reasons for his detention are unclear, and the community lacks information about the charges [19][21][22] - Concerns are raised about detaining individuals whose only "crime" is entering the US, especially in underfunded local jails [23][24] Community Impact - Imam Aean is described as a dedicated interfaith leader who has supported thousands of families, particularly those with children in the hospital [2][4][6][7][8][9][11][12][13][17][18] - His detention is seen as a loss to the community, as he provided comfort, advocacy, and spiritual support to families during difficult times [4][7][8][9][11][12][13][16][17][18] - Community members are advocating for his release, emphasizing his positive contributions to society and the injustice of his detention [4][16][17][18][22]
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The Economist· 2025-07-12 06:40
Risks and Criticisms - Aligning with a government with a less-than-stellar human-rights record could bring criticism [1] Strategic Initiatives - AC Milan plans to refurbish sports facilities in Congo [1] - AC Milan intends to set up a youth academy in Congo [1] Risk Assessment - AC Milan is seemingly willing to accept the risk associated with the partnership [1]
ICE’s charge is to ‘make America white again’: Analyst
MSNBC· 2025-07-12 01:30
Immigration Policy Analysis - The report suggests that ICE's primary objective is perceived as restoring a white demographic majority in America, rather than focusing on violent criminals or public safety [1] - The analysis indicates that current immigration policies are driven by underlying racist ideologies rooted in white nationalism [2] - The report highlights the normalization of racial profiling within the US government, with concerns about accountability mechanisms [3][4] Accountability and Human Rights - The report points out the dismantling of internal accountability mechanisms within the Department of Homeland Security, specifically the closure of the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties [5] - The analysis warns of an exponential expansion of a broken system, leading to increased detention facilities and violent imagery in communities [6] - The report emphasizes the potential for significant disruption to American and immigrant communities due to DHS's increased resources [7] Call to Action - The report urges Democrats to propose alternatives to the current immigration system and educate the public about the potential consequences [8]
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BBC News (World)· 2025-07-10 08:56
Two arrested after school girls in India allegedly made to strip for period check https://t.co/QdE7yaPGHI ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-09 18:38
Geopolitical Implications - The US imposed sanctions on a United Nations expert [1] - The expert was investigating human rights conditions in the Palestinian territories [1]
Evidence Over Obedience | Ellie Sun | TEDxYouth@YCYWShanghai
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-08 15:28
[Music] Right. Before I begin my presentation, quick show of hands. How many of you have followed an order in the past 24 hours. Hands up if you have followed any sort of order.Right. Hands down. Now take a moment to think what was the order.I have a shocking statistic for you all today that reveals some disturbing nature about humans. Did you know that 65% people were willing to shock a stranger. That came from Mgrim's 1963 experiment.It was considered controversial as he studied how ordinary people would ...
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CNN· 2025-07-08 13:59
Legal & Political - The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two top Taliban leaders [1] - The warrants accuse the leaders of persecuting girls and women in Afghanistan [1]
What should democracies do about anti-democratic parties? | Ulrich Wagrandl | TEDxVienna Salon
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-04 17:00
[Music] thank you today I'm going to tell you that what most people think about democracy is wrong the prevailing folk theory of democracy goes something like this in a democracy the people are always right the majority determines what's right and wrong and politicians should always just carry out the will of the people and I think we've all been brought up with this very simplistic notion about how our democracy is supposed to work um and the problem it's not true we're about to discuss whether democracies ...