Senator Josh Hawley has formally requested the Justice Department investigate what he describes as a professionally orchestrated network behind recent anti-ICE protests, arguing they are funded by wealthy organizations rather than being genuine grassroots movements.
A partial government shutdown triggers furloughs, the Grammys become a platform for political statements, and nationwide protests over immigration policy unfold amid a severe winter storm's aftermath.
A group of protesters in Lynwood, California, surrounded and harassed federal air marshals, incorrectly identifying them as immigration enforcement officers. The incident highlights the volatile climate surrounding immigration debates and the risks of misdirected activism.
A group of activists dressed as Robin Hood raided a Montreal grocery store, redistributing stolen goods to community fridges in a dramatic protest against food inflation, marking their second such cost-of-living demonstration in recent months.
A major human rights review accuses the Labour government of eroding civil liberties through expansive surveillance, restrictive protest laws, and the controversial banning of activist groups, raising alarms about the state of democracy in Britain.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers drew their firearms during a tense standoff with protesters attempting to obstruct a federal enforcement operation in Minneapolis, leading to an arrest and allowing a targeted suspect to evade capture.
A 45-year-old man faces assault charges following a physical altercation during a student-led walkout protest. Authorities identified him as the primary aggressor after reviewing widely circulated video footage of the incident.
A federal judge in Oregon has issued a temporary restraining order limiting federal officers' use of tear gas and projectile munitions against protesters at a Portland ICE facility, citing constitutional concerns over the treatment of peaceful demonstrators and journalists.
Human rights groups report that Iranian authorities have detained more than 50,000 individuals since the outbreak of nationwide protests, marking one of the largest suppression campaigns in recent years.
Following a disruptive January invasion, protesters continue to confront congregants outside a St. Paul church, with one young member detailing racial slurs and framing the conflict through a lens of faith.
A U.S. District Judge has issued a temporary restraining order limiting federal officers' use of tear gas and projectiles against protesters outside a Portland ICE facility, following claims of excessive force against peaceful demonstrators.
As Iran's protest crackdown fades from headlines, human rights organizations face a daunting task: verifying casualties in an information war. With internet shutdowns, manipulated content, and threats against sources, groups like IHR and HRANA piece together a grim mosaic they describe as an 'unprecedented mass killing,' warning official figures vastly understate the true scale.
A stark political divide has erupted in Iran following deadly protests, with former reformist leaders calling for systemic change and hardliners in parliament demanding the execution of ex-President Rouhani.
Jerome Richardson, a Temple University senior, has surrendered to federal authorities on conspiracy charges related to an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church where journalist Don Lemon was also arrested. Richardson claims his assistance was journalistic in nature.
At Behesht-e Zahra cemetery, families gather to mourn loved ones lost in recent anti-government protests, but fear and silence hang heavy in the air. The public ritual of remembrance has become a subdued act of defiance amid a severe economic crisis and a climate of repression.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced additional arrests in the St. Paul church protest case, sharply criticizing former CNN anchor Don Lemon for claiming his involvement was protected journalism.
Demonstrators in Italy have used humor and local cultural touchstones to craft pointed protests against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, blending food rules with political dissent.
Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has issued a stark warning to the regime, urging sweeping reforms to address public grievances as internal divisions surface following a deadly crackdown on protests. The rare public criticism from within the establishment highlights growing tensions ahead of renewed nuclear talks.
Federal authorities have arrested two additional individuals tied to a January protest at a Minnesota church, reigniting debate over the use of a novel conspiracy charge and the arrest of journalist Don Lemon, who was recently released by a magistrate.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has called for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to leave the city, condemning federal agents' deployment of tear gas and other crowd-control munitions against a weekend protest he described as peaceful.
