Tag #Human Rights

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Trump's Second Inauguration: Aggressive Policies Spark Anxiety in Mexico

On January 21st, 2025, Donald Trump's second inauguration triggered anxiety in Mexico as he implemented aggressive policies including declaring Mexican cartels terrorist organizations, renaming the Gulf of Mexico, and canceling the CBP One asylum system; President Sheinbaum urged calm while the oppo...

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Harvard Settles Lawsuits Over Antisemitic Harassment

Harvard University settled two lawsuits alleging failure to protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment; the settlement includes adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, creating a point person for complaints, and issuing annual reports on antisemitism.

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Remain in Mexico" Policy Reinstated Under Trump

The Trump administration reinstated the "remain in Mexico" asylum policy, forcing non-Mexican asylum seekers to wait in Mexico, reversing a Biden-era decision; approximately 70,000 migrants were impacted between 2019 and 2021.

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Pope Dissolves Influential Peruvian Catholic Group Amid Abuse Allegations

Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Peruvian Catholic group, due to decades-long allegations of abuse and financial mismanagement, following a 2023 Vatican investigation that revealed "sadistic" abuses and the expulsion of its founder, Luis Fernando Figari, in 2024.

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Trump Administration Revokes Protections Against Immigration Raids in "Sensitive Locations

The Trump administration ended protections barring immigration raids in schools, hospitals, and churches, reversing a decade-long policy and potentially impacting millions of undocumented immigrants; the decision is framed as empowering law enforcement.

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Bishop Directly Challenges Trump During National Cathedral Service

During a National Cathedral service, Bishop Mariann Budde publicly challenged President Trump's recent executive orders, including those impacting immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals, urging mercy and compassion. Representative Mike Collins subsequently posted a video clip of the sermon, suggesting Bu...

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South Africa Mine Rescue: 246 Miners Saved, 78 Dead

A specialized mine rescue operation in South Africa successfully brought 246 surviving illegal miners and 78 bodies to the surface from a 1,280-meter-deep abandoned gold mine, using a technologically advanced cage and camera system after an initial refusal by authorities to assist led to at least 87...

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Libyan Police Chief Arrested in Italy on War Crimes Charges

Njeem Osama Al-Masri, a Libyan judicial police chief, was arrested in Turin, Italy, on February 20th, on ICC warrants for war crimes and torture committed at Tripoli's Mitiga detention center and in the Tarhuna massacre; his arrest raises questions about complicity of the Libyan and Italian governme...

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Canadian Trans Activist Urges Travel Advisory Update Following Trump's Gender Order

Transgender activist Fae Johnstone is urging Canada to update its travel advisory for the U.S. after President Trump's executive order limiting gender to male or female, raising concerns about border crossing challenges and safety for Canadian passport holders with an "X" gender marker.

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Subminimum Wage Loophole Undermines ADA's 35th Anniversary

The 35th anniversary of the ADA highlights a loophole allowing subminimum wage for workers with disabilities; about 367,000 workers are affected, some earning as low as $0.22/hour, despite the intention to increase employment opportunities.

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Trump Administration Revokes Restrictions on Immigration Arrests at Sensitive Locations

Hours after President Trump's inauguration, his administration ended a policy restricting immigration arrests near sensitive locations, allowing ICE and CBP to apprehend unauthorized immigrants at schools, churches, and hospitals, targeting those with criminal histories as part of a larger plan for ...

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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for LGBT rights in Asia, following a long campaign by activists and shifting societal perceptions, particularly aided by the popularity of Boy Love dramas.

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