civil liberties
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But where augmented surveillance tools might be troubling from a civil liberties perspective, they have unarguable safety benefits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
In 2005, the California government formally apologized for these forced removals, recognizing they were “fundamental violations of … basic civil liberties and constitutional rights” during a period “of illegal deportation and coerced emigration.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
In 2008, Conservative MP David Davis resigned his seat of Haltemprice and Howden as part of a campaign about civil liberties.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Opponents, including civil liberties organizations and some religious leaders, counter that the curriculum risks moving beyond the academic study of religion and into religious instruction.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
The abuse of civil liberties brought about by the Palmer Raids ultimately shocked fair-minded citizens.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
