rights

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"The investigation, prosecution, and trial of Bilal Mohammed and Yusufu Mieraili have been rife with human rights violations and have exposed some of the systemic deficiencies of Thailand's criminal justice system."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The company owns mineral rights in some of the most prolific natural-gas basins in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

During the past two years, box owners have been in a dispute with stadium administrators over their rights to their seats during the World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Riley crafting a cogent message about workers’ rights and the price of labor would be a feat in and of itself, especially in a film this fun.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

These are grounds of hope for others; for ourselves, let the annual return of this day forever refresh our recollections of these rights, and an undiminished devotion to them.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis