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đ European Union tells Trump: You canât pardon Putin for war crimes in Ukraine
âDonald Trumpâs drive to secure peace in Ukraine must not let Vladimir Putin off the hook for war crimes committed by Russian forces, a top European Union official has warned, effectively setting a new red line for a deal.â Reports of Russia abducting 20,000 Ukrainian children, carrying out targeted attacks on civilians, and committing other war crimes urgently warrant a full investigation. â Politico Europe
â Lawmakers suggest follow-up boat strike could be a war crime
Members of Congress criticized a second strike carried out shortly after an initial mistaken attack, arguing that it may violate international law because rescuers were still responding. The incident raises serious questions about oversight, targeting decisions, and the chain of command. Lawmakers are calling for full transparency and accountability as investigations move forward. â The Seattle Times
𧞠They tried to overturn the 2020 US election. Now, they hold power in Trumpâs Washington
Individuals who promoted false claims about the 2020 election have increasingly been elevated to positions of influence, both in campaigns and in government. âHarmeet Dhillon, a lawyer who helped advance Donald Trumpâs claims of a stolen election in 2020, now leads the civil rights division of the justice department. An election denier, Heather Honey, now serves as the deputy assistant secretary for election integrity in the Department of Homeland Security. Kurt Olsen, an attorney involved in the âstop the stealâ movement, is now a special government employee investigating the 2020 election.â The trend reflects a growing embrace of election denial by the Trump administration supported by Republicans in Congress as a litmus test within the Republican party, raising concerns about the future of voting and democracy. Analysts warn this institutionalization of misinformation could undermine election administration and public trust. â The Guardian
đ Trump wields pardons as purest form of power
President Trump has issued a high-profile pardon to an official convicted of drug smuggling, bypassing the standard review process and drawing criticism from legal experts. âProsecutors said HernĂĄndez, who led Honduras from 2014 to 2022, conspired with cartels to pave a âcocaine superhighwayâ into the U.S.â The move fuels concerns that pardons are being used to reward loyalty rather than uphold justice. Critics warn that such actions normalize unchecked executive authority. â Axios
đ Ohio senator introduces measure to eliminate dual citizenship
âSen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) has introduced a bill to establish that citizens of the United States âmust have sole and exclusive allegiance to the U.S.â Critics warn the proposal is discriminatory and unconstitutional, targeting immigrant communities and naturalized citizens. The actions by the Senator have ignited a statewide debate about belonging, identity, and the rising push to narrow the definition of who counts as âAmerican.â â The Hill
đŤ Kristi Noem urges sweeping new US travel ban after fatal DC shooting
Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, is pushing broad travel restrictions following the killing of a National Guard member, echoing Trumpâs hardline approach. The increasing militarization of state responses and the rise in civil-rights violations should concern all of us. While the shooting is tragic, the evidence points to an isolated act by one individual â not an attack by any nation or its citizens. Banning entire groups of people without cause is yet another example of the authoritarianism defining Trump and his administration. â The Guardian
đ§ An âatmosphere of fearâ surrounds child care after ICE detention
Child-care workers and parents are reporting widespread fear after federal agents detained a respected childcare employee, causing staff shortages and leaving multiple centers struggling to stay open. Families now worry that routine drop-offs could lead to immigration enforcement disruptions, destabilizing essential care services. The incident highlights how crackdowns can ripple through communities, harming children and undermining trusted caregiving networks. Detaining a teacher at her school is one more disturbing sign of the authoritarian, fascist regime Trump is building. â The Seattle Times
đď¸ Several protesters arrested after ICE raid thwarted in New York City
Demonstrators blocked ICE vehicles from leaving a parking lot by using garbage bags and metal barriers. According to The New York Times, Saturdayâs confrontation unfolded on the edge of Manhattanâs Chinatown, where U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents were assembling alongside the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Community leaders warn that these aggressive tactics are eroding trust and inflicting long-term trauma on immigrant neighborhoods. These raids on our communities are a textbook example of the authoritarian, fascist direction Trump has taken this country.â The Guardian
â ICE is targeting workers. Hereâs how employers and unions are fighting back.
In response to escalating workplace raids, unions and employers are organizing rapid-response systems, legal hotlines, and collective bargaining provisions designed to protect undocumented and mixed-status workers. Some workplaces are conducting know-your-rights trainings and refusing to voluntarily cooperate with federal agents without warrants. Labor advocates argue that defending workers from raids is essential to safeguarding workplace rights for everyone. Despite the Trump administration embracing authoritarian, fascist tactics that threaten us all, it is good to see others stepping up to lead and protect our communities.â Truthout
đĽ Calls to Action:
Click here to Investigate Torture of Trump Detainees in El Salvador
Click here to Tell Congress: Investigate ICEâs âMass Surveillance Networkâ
Click here to Hold ICE accountable. Arrest ICE agents who break the law.
Click here to Tell Congress: Unmask ICE Officers Now
Click here to Tell Kristi Noem: Treat Detainees With Dignity
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