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Surveillance "Scarecrows" Stir Civil Liberties Alarm
The emergence of surveillance scarecrows comes amid a wider national debate over policing technology, facial recognition, and individual rights.
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A Reckoning For Chavez? Bombshell Abuse Allegations Upend Legacy
Dolores Huerta says Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted her when they worked together.
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Why Latino Voters Are Becoming the Wild Card of the 2026 Midterms
Latino voters are not a guaranteed constituency for any party. They are a dynamic and diverse electorate whose priorities—and political…
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How Protests Changed the Conversation on Deportations
As the country moves closer to the next election cycle, immigration will remain one of the most contested issues in American politics.
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ICE Surveillance Expansion Is A Threat to Privacy and Freedom
In September alone, ICE spent $1.4 billion on surveillance technology (the highest amount in nearly two decades).
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FBI Surveillance Raises Concerns Over Civil Liberties
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Firme Friday: Judge Dismisses Deportation Case Against Father Of Three U.S. Marines
Barranco now awaits the approval of his Parole in Place application, which could grant him a work permit and legal residency within six months.
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ICE Crackdown Hits Nonviolent Immigrants
Less than 14% of people arrested by ICE had charges or convictions for violent crimes.
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Latino Voters and the Trump Economy: A Growing Rift
As the 2026 midterms approach, the Republican Party faces a critical challenge in retaining the support of Latino voters.
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AI Government ID Sparks Outcry Over Civil Liberties
The system’s architecture would place vast amounts of personal data in the hands of government contractors, operating with limited public oversight.
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A Mistaken Deportation, and a Student's Fight to Return
Belloza's case highlights the profound human consequences of bureaucratic breakdowns within the immigration system
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Trump’s Arrest of Maduro Raises Constitutional Questions
Numerous presidents across party lines have invoked Article II, Section 2 of the War Powers Resolution over the years to justify military action without…
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