civil liberties

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The National Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers and other civil liberties groups backed Chatrie’s challenge to the government’s use of geofence warrants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Russia would soon have a genuine parliament, and the government pledged to honor civil liberties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Its tactics have drawn heavy criticism from many Democrats, civil liberties groups and NGOs.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Lawmakers in the EU parliament's civil liberties committee gave it their green light Wednesday, paving the way for approval by the full assembly on March 26.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

They abhorred McCarthy’s witch hunts for communists and his attacks on civil liberties.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield