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Human Rights Watch (HRW): Repeal The Alien Enemies Act

Human Rights Watch (HRW): Repeal The Alien Enemies Act

    1798 Law Incompatible with Human Rights, Refugee Law   From: Human Rights Watch The Trump administration is the first in US history to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 outside a context of a declared war. The…

ACLU Advises Rhode Island Colleges & Universities on Legal Limits on ICE’s Authority

ACLU Advises Rhode Island Colleges & Universities on Legal Limits on ICE’s Authority

  From the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union   The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island has shared this week with the presidents and general counsel of Rhode Island’s colleges and universities a detailed letter…

Human Rights Watch (HRW): Haiti-Escalating Violence Puts Population at Grave Risk

Human Rights Watch (HRW): Haiti-Escalating Violence Puts Population at Grave Risk

Urgent International Action Needed as Transitional Government Loses Control From: Human Rights Watch Increasing violence in Haiti by criminal groups and clashes with “self-defense” groups are contributing to the dangerous insecurity facing the country’s population, Human Rights Watch said today….

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Issues Safety Advisory for Journalists Traveling to the United States

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Issues Safety Advisory for Journalists Traveling to the United States

  From The Committee to Protect Journalists: The Committee to Protect Journalists today released a safety advisory covering a wide range of digital, physical, and legal tips aimed at journalists and media workers who plan to visit the United States….

Flash: Magaziner’s Bill to Combat Transnational Repression on US Soil Passes Through Subcommittee

Flash: Magaziner’s Bill to Combat Transnational Repression on US Soil Passes Through Subcommittee

From The Office of Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner: Magaziner’s Bill to Combat Transnational Repression on US Soil Passes Through Subcommittee   Today, the Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence approved U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner’s (RI-02) Strengthening State and…

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Denounces Israel’s Killing of 2 More Gaza Journalists in Return to War

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Denounces Israel’s Killing of 2 More Gaza Journalists in Return to War

  Statement for the Office of The Committee to Protect Journalists – March 24, 2025     The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Monday’s killing in Gaza of Palestinian reporters Hossam Shabat and Mohammed Mansour by the Israel Defense Forces…

Rhode Island Congressman Amo: “USAID Didn’t Betray Us, Trump Betrayed Our Nation”

Rhode Island Congressman Amo: “USAID Didn’t Betray Us, Trump Betrayed Our Nation”

  Following President Trump’s Illegal Dismantling of USAID, Vice Ranking Member Amo Advocates for the Agency’s Essential Work at Home and Abroad   From The Office of Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo: Today, Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (RI-01) called out the…

Statement: Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo Blasts Secretary Rubio’s Failure to Respond

Statement: Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo Blasts Secretary Rubio’s Failure to Respond

  Secretary Rubio missed Amo’s deadline to provide clarity on foreign aid, State Department, and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) workforce From The Office of Congressman Gabe Amo:   Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (RI-01) released the following statement in…

Human Rights Watch: Rwanda: Ensure Humanitarian Aid Reaches Goma

Human Rights Watch: Rwanda: Ensure Humanitarian Aid Reaches Goma

      Urgently Restore Access to Assistance; Protect Displaced People From: Human Rights Watch   Rwandan forces and the abusive M23 armed group should urgently ensure access to and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the population of Goma…

#FREED ROSS! He’s Free! A. Full. Pardon! Libertarian Party’s Promise Fulfilled: President Trump PARDONS Ross Ulbricht 

#FREED ROSS! He’s Free! A. Full. Pardon! Libertarian Party’s Promise Fulfilled: President Trump PARDONS Ross Ulbricht 

President Trump Honors Commitment Made to Libertarian Party at National Convention A First Day Commutation Turns into A Second Day Pardon From The Libertarian Party: Washington DC, January 21, 2025 — President Donald Trump made a promise to the Libertarian…

The Gaza Ceasefire: President Biden’s Speech. The Reactions-From Elected Officials & The Experts!

The Gaza Ceasefire: President Biden’s Speech. The Reactions-From Elected Officials & The Experts!

Reaction to the news of a Gaza ceasefire, as imagined, was swift … and fierce. While Biden Administration supporters universally expressed joy, the reaction from foreign policy observers was more nuanced.  Coalition News will continue to add to this roster…

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