civil liberties
Coverage of civil liberties in the Nexus archive.
- Most believe civil liberties under threat: Survey
A new AP-NORC Center poll found that 66% of Americans believe the right to vote is facing a 'major threat' or 'minor threat,' with 33% stating it is not under threat.
- Trump-backed candidate wins primary to face Jon Ossoff in Georgia midterms – US politics live
Mike Collins won the Republican primary runoff in Georgia to face Jon Ossoff in November. A new AP-NORC poll indicates most Americans view civil liberties like voting rights and free speech as essential to American identity.
- Trump-backed candidate wins primary to face Jon Ossoff in Georgia midterms – US politics live
A Trump-backed candidate, Mike Collins, won a Republican primary runoff to face Jon Ossoff in the November Georgia midterms. A new AP-NORC poll indicates most Americans believe civil liberties like voting rights are under threat, though these rights remain central to American identity.
- Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation’s identity, AP-NORC poll finds
A 2026 AP-NORC poll finds most Americans view civil liberties like voting rights, free speech, and religious freedom as core to national identity but under threat. Over 90% consider voting rights and free speech highly important, yet two-thirds see voting rights as threatened, with nearly half citing major threats to free speech.
- Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation’s identity, AP-NORC poll finds
Most Americans believe civil liberties like voting rights, free speech, and religious freedom are under threat but remain central to the nation's identity, according to an AP-NORC poll. The survey highlights widespread concern about the safety of these rights, with significant divisions over the importance of gun rights. The findings were gathered before a Supreme Court ruling that weakened part of the Voting Rights Act.
- Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation's identity, AP-NORC poll finds
A majority of Americans believe civil liberties like voting rights, free speech, and religion are under threat but essential to the U.S. identity, according to an AP-NORC poll. The survey found over two-thirds view voting rights as threatened, with significant concerns about free speech and gun rights. Diverse opinions exist on the right to bear arms, with less than a third perceiving it as safe.
- Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation's identity, AP-NORC poll finds
Most Americans believe civil liberties like voting rights, free speech, and religious freedom are under threat but remain central to the nation's identity, according to an AP-NORC poll. The survey reveals widespread concern about these rights facing major threats, with significant divisions on the importance of gun rights. The poll was conducted before a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.
- Japan enacts law centralising intelligence gathering amid privacy fears
Japan's parliament passed a law to create the National Intelligence Council, centralizing intelligence gathering to address overseas threats. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a security hawk, aims to strengthen intelligence and counter-espionage capabilities, despite concerns over civil liberties.
- George Soros group pledges $300m to US economic security and civil liberties
George Soros's Open Society Foundations announced a $300 million investment focused on boosting economic security and defending civil liberties in the United States. This represents a significant shift in focus for the organization, which has historically concentrated its efforts on advancing justice and human rights internationally across Africa, the Middle East, and other global trouble spots.
- The Civil Rights Movement showed us what unchecked surveillance looks like
The article highlights the historical government surveillance of the Civil Rights Movement and emphasizes its ongoing relevance in modern discussions about privacy and civil liberties.
- Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"
Palantir employees have raised concerns about the company's role in supporting U.S. immigration enforcement under President Trump, with some describing its actions as a 'descent into fascism.' The company provided software to the Department of Homeland Security for identifying and tracking immigrants, prompting alarms from current and former staff about civil liberties violations.