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January 24, 2023
Published by Defending Rights & Dissent at January 24, 2023

We Mourn the Passing of Victor Navasky: Long-Time Board Member, Crusading Journalist, Historian of the McCarthy Era, Staunch Civil Libertarian

Defending Rights & Dissent mourns the passing of longtime board member Victor Navasky.  Victor was a pioneering journalist, editor, and publisher.   “Victor was a powerful voice on our Board of Directors for over 30 years. His deep knowledge and astute
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January 23, 2023
'Cop City' protester Tortuguita Teran
Published by Defending Rights & Dissent at January 23, 2023

The Killing of ‘Cop City’ Protester Tortuguita Terán is a Blow to Dissent

On January 18, state troopers shot and killed Tortuguita Terán, an environmental activist protesting forest destruction in DeKalb County, near Atlanta, GA. Defending Rights & Dissent is dismayed by this repression of dissent and condemns it in the strongest possible
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January 19, 2023
Published by Defending Rights & Dissent at January 19, 2023

Civil Society Groups Condemn the Prosecution of Haoyang Yu

Although the Biden Administration has put an end to the “China Initiative,” biased prosecutions against Chinese Americans haven’t stopped. Defending Rights & Dissent recently sent a letter expressing concern about the prosecution of Mr. Haoyang Yu to the US Attorney’s
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January 11, 2023
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Published by Defending Rights & Dissent at January 11, 2023

Congressional Oversight Over Domestic Surveillance Is Needed, But It Must Be Serious, Not Partisan Score Settling

Yesterday, in a party-line vote, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a resolution calling for the creation of a committee to study the “weaponization of the federal government.” Although the select committee will be housed within the Judiciary Committee, non-Judiciary
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January 9, 2023
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Published by Defending Rights & Dissent at January 9, 2023

Guantánamo at 21: Upcoming vigils, rallies, and events to mark the anniversary

Wednesday, January 11th is the 21st anniversary of the opening of the prison camp at Guantánamo Bay. Across the country, local coalitions will host commemorations, and a national virtual event featuring Guantánamo survivors is also scheduled. Please join one of
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December 22, 2022
graphic illustrating a man's face being scanned by facial recognition technology, such as that potentially deployed by the FBI
Published by Sue Udry at December 22, 2022

Does the FBI Have Your Faceprint?

Is the FBI deploying facial recognition technology against peaceful protesters? Is it enabling state and local law enforcement to identify protesters using FBI biometric tools?   Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) want answers
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December 12, 2022
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Published by Defending Rights & Dissent at December 12, 2022

It’s Time to Pass the PRESS Act!

Defending Rights & Dissent joined Freedom of the Press Foundation and a coalition of nearly 40 press freedom, civil liberties and other organizations urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to advance the PRESS Act to a vote before Congress adjourns.
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December 8, 2022
Protest at the DOJ
Published by Defending Rights & Dissent at December 8, 2022

Press freedom and civil liberties organizations call on the Biden administration to end Assange prosecution

“It is time for the Biden administration to break from the Trump administration’s decision to indict Assange – a move that was hostile to the media and democracy itself. Correcting the course is essential to protect journalists’ ability to report
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February 8, 2023

The gov't continues to kick the can down the road in releasing the JFK assassination records. This is a treasure trove of records that provide a glimpse into years of American intelligence collection - material that could take decades to exhume via FOIA.
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February 8, 2023

The FBI hired an informant, who planned demonstrations that turned violent and tried to entangle racial justice activists into assassination plots. His involvement spread distrust and discord through the activist community in Denver.
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February 8, 2023

A WIN for this Wednesday morning! Guantánamo survivors are now allowed to take their art with them when they're transferred out.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/07/us/politics/guantanamo-art.html?unlocked_article_code=EAtKkBnN4lyF9LZutNHrWUqhmkN5RPydio2yG_G4SDHvVBaVBYpMVZI8lpmkVgbUT2ki72Od_uZqL7ZkXWheKZ6ETUxe6tGy4rqgXvlZtzB2PE2G-gcEkKc_kivoDTx6-xy2JVw4qV4HzEYlPIqII21v-NDxcUS7qPHGRzPVXccQPgOq-leWfSprYcQs8_xOsIVPGaqg9kuos9AmUhVdJVUZuKFGUcrQPNqh6E7Y-6Q3ggp96K7_mLzo8sq8JLKGf6DnlT6Wp1xEfsbdKuxCU3esvxvyBAaKvgUTkrMtUlX9EmSLNUJxuojk2Kw4sCsaFgRnbRmSM0zTStRxjg&smid=share-url

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February 7, 2023

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