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

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

“I think one of the civil liberties of this country that’s most important is the government does not spy without, you know, warrants and good legal process on its own citizens,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

You have already agreed that this letter raises questions like the rights of freedom, civil liberties, and so on?

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela