Tag: Abuse of power
Documents Show Trump Officials Used Secret Terrorism Unit to Question Lawyers at the Border
In newly disclosed records, Trump officials cited conspiracies about Antifa to justify interrogating immigration lawyers with a special terrorism unit. The documents also show that more lawyers were targeted than previously known. by Dara Lind …
Civil liberties advocates applaud IBM decision to ditch facial recognition
“This huge IBM move will force other large tech companies to take a stand, even if their silence is their statement.” by Eoin Higgins, staff writer Tuesday, June 9 Tech giant IBM is getting out of…
From ‘No comment’ to ‘Didn’t really see it’: GOP lawmakers squirm when asked about Trump threat to unleash military on protesting Americans
“This was the same response in Nazi Germany.” by Eoin Higgins, staff writer Tuesday, June 2 “Didn’t really see it.” “I don’t have any comment on that.” “Sorry, I’m late for lunch.” These were but a…
Barr accused of ‘capturing Justice System’ for benefit of Trump as DOJ drops case against Michael Flynn
“Fairness, independence, and the rule of law are principles that have no meaning to Barr. This is a dark day for the Justice Department.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Thursday, May 7 Government watchdogs on…
