In Istanbul, hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered in support of imprisoned Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, sparking nationwide protests despite police crackdowns and arrests. The Republican People’s Party organized the demonstration, calling for Imamoglu’s release and the release of other political prisoners, including former presidential candidate Selahattin Demirtas. The protests are seen as a challenge to President Erdogan’s leadership, with calls for an early election and signatures being collected for Imamoglu’s release.
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Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom
Texas has enacted a law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, making it the largest state to impose such a mandate, despite expected legal challenges citing unconstitutional violations of church and state separation. Governor Greg Abbott also approved a bill allowing voluntary periods for prayer or religious text reading, amid ongoing debates over the inclusion of religion in public education. Need More Context? 🔎
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