Activists

Community Activists Rally for Juvenile Justice Reform as Teen Crime Surges in Charlotte

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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Community activists in Charlotte are calling for a reassessment of juvenile charging laws in the wake of a recent increase in teen crimes. The demand comes after a vigil was held in west Charlotte to commemorate a senior from Myers Park High School who was fatally shot at a house party. While law enforcement sources suggest the shooting was accidental, the tragedy highlights the need for action. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s annual crime report, there has been a surge in juvenile crime in the area. In response, local organization … Read more

Activists Demand Georgia to Cease Use of Flawed Voting System Over Security Concerns

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ATLANTA (AP) — Election integrity activists are urging a federal judge to halt the use of Georgia’s current election system, claiming that it is vulnerable to attack and could jeopardize voters’ right to cast and accurately count their votes. In a trial set to begin on Tuesday, activists will argue that the Dominion Voting Systems touchscreen machines are unconstitutional due to their operational flaws. Election officials, however, maintain that the system is secure and reliable, and assert that the state has the authority to determine its election procedures. Georgia has emerged as a critical battleground … Read more

International Legal Team Urgently Appeals to UN on Alleged Torture of Witness in Hong Kong Activist’s Trial

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Hong Kong, China – Jimmy Lai, a detained pro-democracy activist and media entrepreneur, has filed an urgent appeal with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Lai’s international legal team alleges that the Chinese authorities tortured a key prosecution witness, Andy Li, in order to extract incriminating evidence against Lai. Lai is currently standing trial for charges under the National Security Law (NSL), including conspiracy to sedition, collusion with a foreign country, and conspiracy to collude with foreign countries. The trial began on December 18 and … Read more