Harvard Law Faculty Condemn Trump’s Retaliatory Actions Against Lawyers, Citing Threats to Freedom of Speech and Legal Norms

Cambridge, MA – In an unprecedented move, Harvard Law School professors have publicly challenged actions taken by the Trump administration, accusing it of retaliating against law firms and their attorneys for representing oppositional clients and interests. This accusation came in a strongly worded letter penned over the weekend, in which a significant majority of the faculty – 82 out of 118 active professors – have put their signatures, signaling deep concerns within the academic community. The professors’ letter details alarming threats allegedly made by the Trump administration against individual lawyers and leading law firms, threatening … Read more

EU Urged to Condemn Bulgaria’s New Legislation Amidst Claims of Spreading Russian-Style Anti-LGBTIQ+ Sentiments in Europe

Sofia, Bulgaria — A significant upheaval is occurring within the European Union as a controversial law passed in Bulgaria raises alarms about its impact on the LGBTQ+ community. Critics argue that this legislation mirrors similar laws in Russia, sparking widespread concern and urging EU intervention to uphold human rights standards. According to Rémy Bonny, executive director of Forbidden Colours, which supports LGBTQ+ rights, the legislation marks a severe drift in values. Bonny emphasized that this issue transcends national borders, portraying it as an encroachment of regressive policies into the European heartland. He firmly called on … Read more