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A grassroots movement opposing Flock's automated license plate camera network is spreading across America, with activists dismantling devices and cities abandoning contracts. The campaign highlights tensions between public safety and privacy rights.
A court has ruled that the government and police must pay RM195,000 to 13 activists who were unlawfully arrested during a candlelight vigil honouring Covid-19 victims at Dataran Merdeka in August 2021.
A Malaysian High Court has ordered the government and police to compensate 13 activists with RM195,000 for unlawful arrests during a 2021 vigil, upholding protections for peaceful assembly rights.
Malaysia's High Court has ordered the government to compensate 13 participants arrested during a 2021 candlelight vigil at Dataran Merdeka, ruling the state vicariously liable for police misconduct.
Activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak entered a not guilty plea in Langkawi magistrate's court regarding allegations he damaged a sacred Hindu object in March, in a case that highlights religious sensitivities in Malaysia.
A 33-year-old activist has been remanded for two days in Seremban following his return from Thailand, as authorities seek assistance with an ongoing investigation.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian man during a vehicle stop in Maine on Monday. The incident has triggered calls for independent investigation from state lawmakers and advocacy groups.