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History shows that if western governments mount a defense, the human rights movement will survive this rough patch As Donald Trump abandons any pretense of promoting human rights abroad, he has sparked concern about the future of the human rights movement. The US government has never been a consistent promoter…

Federal judge dismissed lawsuit brought by faculty groups over government cuts to Columbia University funding The Trump administration scored its most significant legal victory in its sweeping effort to reshape American higher education when a federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by faculty groups over the government’s cuts…

Richard Hermer is understood to have said Britain must limit its involvement to defending allies UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Britain’s attorney general has warned ministers that getting involved in Israel’s war against Iran could be illegal beyond offering defensive support, it has…