Elizabeth Lagesse was caught up in a police “kettle” on her way to protest Trump’s 2017 inauguration, resulting in her arrest along with 234 others facing felony charges. The arrests were seen as government overreach, setting a dangerous precedent for the right to assembly under the First Amendment, as Trump prepares for a second term amidst ongoing concerns about free speech and protest rights.
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How misinformation about the Southport murders sparked violent race riots across the country
The summer race riots were sparked by a mass stabbing at a dance class in Southport, where Axel Rudakubana killed three children and injured eight others. Misinformation online falsely accused the attacker of being an asylum seeker, leading to widespread unrest and division. Nearly 450 people have been sentenced for offenses related to the riots, with authorities clarifying that the suspect was originally from Cardiff. Full Article
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