Category Archives: Civil rights

Forensics: Law. A world on trial: How lawyers documenting Israeli abuse pay a price | Israel-Palestine conflict

Behind the mounting evidence of crimes against Palestinians are the lawyers braving harassment and violence. — Read on http://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/6/19/a-world-on-trial-how-lawyers-documenting-israeli-abuse-pay-a-price

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Forensics:: Law. If There’s $1.776 Billion for January 6 Rioters, Why Not for Broken Indian Treaties?  – Native News Online

If There’s $1.776 Billion for January 6 Rioters, Why Not for Broken Indian Treaties?  – Native News Online — Read on nativenewsonline.net/opinion/if-theres-1-776-billion-for-january-6-rioters-why-not-for-broken-indian-treaties/

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Forensics: Lost DNA coverup. Junk forensics. Mississippi Today fights for access to court records about missing evidence in rape, manslaughter case

An RCFP attorney is representing Mississippi Today in its fight for public access to the judicial records. — Read on http://www.rcfp.org/litigation/brown-v-mississippi/

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Forensics: Law. Civil Rights. Judge Brutally Slaps Down Trump’s Bid to Rewrite History at National Parks

The president’s agenda has taken another hit. — Read on http://www.thedailybeast.com/judge-brutally-slaps-down-trumps-bid-to-rewrite-history-at-national-parks/

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Forensics: Junk Medicine in 13 States. Indiana Attempts to Restrict Access to Medication Abortion, Spreads Misinformation to Intimidate Patients and Providers

Indiana Attempts to Restrict Access to Medication Abortion, Spreads Misinformation to Intimidate Patients and Providers | Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates — Read on http://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-alliance-advocates/press-releases/indiana-attempts-to-restrict-access-to-medication-abortion-spreads-misinformation-to-intimidate-patients-and-providers

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Forensics: Data Centers. Philly Cops Admit That They’re Tracking “First Amendment Activity” Critical of AI

A law enforcement document obtained by The Intercept shows police scan social media looking for posts opposing AI data centers. — Read on theintercept.com/2026/06/01/ai-data-center-protest-police-surveillance/

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Forensics: Politics. Law. ‘Broadview Six’ File Motion to Recoup Legal Expenses After Botched Prosecution | Chicago

Defense attorneys filed a motion through which they will seek to recoup attorneys’ fees for the now-former defendants, days after Chicago’s U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced his office had dismissed all charges in the controversial case. — Read on news.wttw.com/2026/06/02/broadview-six-file-motion-recoup-legal-expenses-after-botched-prosecution

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Forensics: Law. Executions and ruined lives. How forensic failure in the courtroom costs lives

How forensic failure in the courtroom costs lives — Read on thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/5897955-wrongful-convictions-junk-science/amp/

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Forensics: 3 Men Exonerated After Incorrect TOD, Unreliable Witness Undermine Case

3 Men Exonerated After Incorrect TOD, Unreliable Witness Undermine Case — Read on http://www.forensicmag.com/3594-All-News/625830-3-Men-Exonerated-After-Incorrect-TOD-Unreliable-Witness-Undermine-Case/

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Forensics: Law. Malicious prosecution of Abrego Garcia is dismissed. DOJ says ruling is “dangerous.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8ceveZyMc4

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