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A US federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of international students by seeking to penalize them for criticizing Israel's war in Gaza. Judge Noel Wise criticized the State Department and DHS for attempting to deport protected speakers, marking a victory for free speech advocates.
Barcelona canceled plans to honor its World Cup-winning players in the first home match of the season, following a police seizure of an estelada independence flag from a supporter. The club called the confiscation regrettable and stressed the flag is a legal symbol of free expression.
The US has imposed financial sanctions on Palestine Action, Masar Badil, and Autistici Inventati amid a broader crackdown on pro-Palestinian voices. The groups have rejected the measures, with activists warning they threaten civil liberties and are inspired by the UK's ban on Palestine Action.
The US Air Force is seeking to court-martial Major Jason Watson for publicly urging the impeachment of President Trump and Vice President Vance. The charges include a rarely invoked military law barring contemptuous words against senior leaders.
A Texas appellate court reduced Alex Jones's $50 million damages award to $1.5 million in a case over his Sandy Hook hoax claims, citing a lack of harassment evidence. The families' lawyer dismissed the ruling as irrelevant, noting Jones still owes over a billion dollars from other judgments.
A Hong Kong court convicted two pro-democracy activists on national security charges for organizing vigils for the 1989 events, with sentences up to 10 years possible. The ruling highlights ongoing constraints on civil liberties in the city.
Beto Coral, a prominent activist living in the US, was detained and forced to leave the country after urging Colombians not to vote for presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who was backed by former President Donald Trump. He was held for 30 days, allegedly subjected to mistreatment, and deported in mid-July.
France's Constitutional Council has upheld the euthanasia law while rejecting a social media ban for under-15s, delivering both a victory and a setback to President Macron. The rulings clarify conditions for assisted dying and cite freedom of expression in the social media case.
A federal judge has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students, citing insufficient evidence of civil rights violations. The ruling is a setback for the administration's broader legal campaign against universities over pro-Palestinian protests.
