A new AP-NORC poll reveals most Americans view fundamental civil liberties like voting and free speech as vital to the nation's identity. However, a significant majority also believe these rights are under threat, with concerns varying across demographics and political affiliations.
Japan's parliament passes a law creating a National Intelligence Council to centralize intelligence gathering in response to external threats, sparking concerns over civil liberties and lacking parliamentary oversight provisions.
The Open Society Foundations will invest $300 million to bolster economic security and defend civil liberties in the US, addressing what they see as an attack on the rule of law and rights rollback.
The UK government is expanding the use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology across police forces to identify suspects in real-time. While authorities view it as a major crime-fighting tool, critics raise concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and potential bias.
