civil liberties

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Porter and Thurmond called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to be abolished but said, short of that, the state should monitor the federal agency’s operations in the state to protect civil liberties.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Critics of involuntary civil-commitment programs argue they violate civil liberties and stigmatize mental illness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

NGOs and civil society groups regularly condemn violations of civil liberties and threats against political opponents.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

For advocates and civil liberties groups, the decision to drop charges and open a probe underscores persistent concerns about accountability and the narrative control of law enforcement agencies.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

You don’t agree that the question of human rights, of civil liberties, is a matter of vital importance to the African people?

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela