Aris Constantinides
@arcons.bsky.social
Associate Professor of International Law and Human Rights, University of Cyprus
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Dozens of lawsuits have been filed that seek to stop some of President Trump’s executive orders. Here’s a brief rundown.
A Guide to the Lawsuits Against the Trump Executive Orders
Dozens of suits have been filed that seek to stop some of President Trump’s executive orders. Here’s a brief rundown.
nyti.ms
February 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed that seek to stop some of President Trump’s executive orders. Here’s a brief rundown.
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“I am shocked by the gleeful assault perpetrated by our own government against U.S.A.I.D.’s programs and the public servants who work on them,” writes Samantha Power, the former head of the agency.
Opinion | Samantha Power: Killing U.S.A.I.D. Is a Win for Autocrats Everywhere
The attacks on the agency are cruel and counterproductive.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
“I am shocked by the gleeful assault perpetrated by our own government against U.S.A.I.D.’s programs and the public servants who work on them,” writes Samantha Power, the former head of the agency.
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All the ways Elon Musk is breaking the law, explained by a law professor. (There are a lot of them.) voxdotcom.visitlink.me/VETn5u
All the ways Elon Musk is breaking the law, explained by a law professor
There are a lot of them.
voxdotcom.visitlink.me
February 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
All the ways Elon Musk is breaking the law, explained by a law professor. (There are a lot of them.) voxdotcom.visitlink.me/VETn5u
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“President Donald Trump, who campaigned on a promise to put America First, just proposed the wildest and most improbable intervention by the United States in overseas affairs since the invasion of and occupation of Iraq,” writes @jonlemire.bsky.social: theatln.tc/lLhsbF44
Trump’s Wild Plan for Gaza
The president proposes an American takeover of the Gaza Strip.
theatln.tc
February 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
“President Donald Trump, who campaigned on a promise to put America First, just proposed the wildest and most improbable intervention by the United States in overseas affairs since the invasion of and occupation of Iraq,” writes @jonlemire.bsky.social: theatln.tc/lLhsbF44
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France and Germany are among 12 member states pressuring EU to use its digital services act, as well as blacklists, to crack down on foreign meddling ahead of key elections.
EU states urge action against Musk and Putin-type 'interference'
France and Germany are among 12 member states pressuring EU to use its digital services act, as well as blacklists, to crack down on foreign meddling ahead of key elections.
buff.ly
February 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
France and Germany are among 12 member states pressuring EU to use its digital services act, as well as blacklists, to crack down on foreign meddling ahead of key elections.
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US President Donald Trump is expected on Tuesday to stop US engagement with the United Nations Human Rights Council and continue a halt to funding for the UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA, a White House official said reut.rs/4hdufPr
Trump to target UN Human Rights Council, UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA
The move coincides with a visit to Washington by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
reut.rs
February 4, 2025 at 4:32 AM
US President Donald Trump is expected on Tuesday to stop US engagement with the United Nations Human Rights Council and continue a halt to funding for the UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA, a White House official said reut.rs/4hdufPr
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Australia imposed sanctions on extreme right-wing online network ‘Terrorgram’ as part of its efforts to combat a rise in antisemitism and online extremism, following similar moves by Britain and the United States reut.rs/4aQ2I4k
Australia hits right-wing online network 'Terrorgram' with sanctions
Australia on Monday imposed sanctions on extreme right-wing online network "Terrorgram" as part of its efforts to combat a rise in antisemitism and online extremism, following similar moves by Britain and the United States.
reut.rs
February 3, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Australia imposed sanctions on extreme right-wing online network ‘Terrorgram’ as part of its efforts to combat a rise in antisemitism and online extremism, following similar moves by Britain and the United States reut.rs/4aQ2I4k
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This is why scholars are calling this a constitutional crisis. When blatently illegal action go unchallenged by the ruling regime, and only those perceived to be against the regime face consequences, then the rule of law does not exist. If congress and courts remain silent, that's how you'll know.
Arguably the biggest national security breach in U.S. history. Private employees downloading personnel data on every federal employee and tax and social security data on every American onto private unsecured servers. Needless to say, completely illegal and subject to major prison sentences.
3/ different pieces fit together. There also seems to be a significant amount of downloading government data onto private servers, etc, totally outside any cybersecurity regime. Additionally it’s unclear to the people inside whether the people doing these things actually work for the US govt…
February 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This is why scholars are calling this a constitutional crisis. When blatently illegal action go unchallenged by the ruling regime, and only those perceived to be against the regime face consequences, then the rule of law does not exist. If congress and courts remain silent, that's how you'll know.
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"Trump is single-handedly reneging on 80 years of American work to persuade others to trust and rely on the United States. He is remodeling the international image of the U.S. after himself: impulsive, self-seeking, short-sighted, and untrustworthy."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Price America Will Pay for Trump’s Tariffs
Alienating allies and partners that the U.S. desperately needs means that “America First” will be “America Alone.”
www.theatlantic.com
February 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
"Trump is single-handedly reneging on 80 years of American work to persuade others to trust and rely on the United States. He is remodeling the international image of the U.S. after himself: impulsive, self-seeking, short-sighted, and untrustworthy."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
The first two weeks into President Trump's second tour in the White House "have seen so many lines crossed in the pursuit of his agenda that anyone who believes in the Constitution and honest governance should be worried," the editorial board writes.
The first two weeks into President Trump's second tour in the White House "have seen so many lines crossed in the pursuit of his agenda that anyone who believes in the Constitution and honest governance should be worried," the editorial board writes.
Opinion | Trump’s Test of the Constitution
Two weeks in, the president is quickly moving to eliminate tools of accountability.
nyti.ms
February 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
The first two weeks into President Trump's second tour in the White House "have seen so many lines crossed in the pursuit of his agenda that anyone who believes in the Constitution and honest governance should be worried," the editorial board writes.
The first two weeks into President Trump's second tour in the White House "have seen so many lines crossed in the pursuit of his agenda that anyone who believes in the Constitution and honest governance should be worried," the editorial board writes.
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As Donald Trump takes aim at global norms and institutions, the question of what parts of the post-Cold War order can be saved – and for whom – requires urgent attention.
Can the international order survive Trump 2.0?
As Trump takes aim at global norms and institutions, the question of what parts of the post-Cold War order can be saved – and for whom – requires urgent attention.
www.chathamhouse.org
February 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
As Donald Trump takes aim at global norms and institutions, the question of what parts of the post-Cold War order can be saved – and for whom – requires urgent attention.
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We Need the International Legal Order: A Call to Protect the International Criminal Court
A special essay by all the current and former Presidents of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court
A special essay by all the current and former Presidents of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court
We Need the International Legal Order: A Call to Protect the International Criminal Court
All current and former Presidents of the International Criminal Court Assembly of State Parties write about the ICC's importance at this moment in time.
www.justsecurity.org
January 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We Need the International Legal Order: A Call to Protect the International Criminal Court
A special essay by all the current and former Presidents of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court
A special essay by all the current and former Presidents of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court
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Big tech is now formally in league with the far-right. The resistance to it will be personal and political iandunt.substack.com/p/how-to-res...
How to resist the tech overlords
Big tech has now made its position clear. It is on the far-right. Here's what happens next.
iandunt.substack.com
January 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Big tech is now formally in league with the far-right. The resistance to it will be personal and political iandunt.substack.com/p/how-to-res...
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There goes that meddling European Court of Human Rights again, sticking up for women who want to decide for themselves whether or not to have sex 👇
🔗 www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/w... via @nytimes.com
#Consent #HumanRights #ECHR #RightToPrivateLife
🔗 www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/w... via @nytimes.com
#Consent #HumanRights #ECHR #RightToPrivateLife
She Was Faulted in Her Divorce for Refusing Sex. A European Court Disagreed. (Gift Article)
A French court had ruled that a woman had violated her marital duties by not having sex with her husband. The European Court of Human Rights condemned that decision.
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
There goes that meddling European Court of Human Rights again, sticking up for women who want to decide for themselves whether or not to have sex 👇
🔗 www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/w... via @nytimes.com
#Consent #HumanRights #ECHR #RightToPrivateLife
🔗 www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/w... via @nytimes.com
#Consent #HumanRights #ECHR #RightToPrivateLife
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‘David Lynch altered our brains’: fellow directors, friends and fans remember a titan of cinema
‘David Lynch altered our brains’: fellow directors, friends and fans remember a titan of cinema
His unique, twisted visions shocked and seduced generations of filmgoers. Paul Schrader, Abel Ferrara, Coralie Fargeat and more pay tribute
• Ranked: David Lynch’s films and TV shows
• Cigarettes were Lynch’s magic wand – and his undoing
Paul Schrader,…
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
‘David Lynch altered our brains’: fellow directors, friends and fans remember a titan of cinema
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‘Medical misogyny’ condemns women to years of gynaecological pain, MPs told
‘Medical misogyny’ condemns women to years of gynaecological pain, MPs told
Damning parliamentary report blames lack of education by healthcare workers and ‘pervasive stigma’ for poor care
Women and girls are enduring years of pain because their reproductive conditions are being dismissed due to “medical misogyny”, according to…
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 12:13 AM
‘Medical misogyny’ condemns women to years of gynaecological pain, MPs told
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Assisted dying set to be legalised in England and Wales after historic vote
Assisted dying set to be legalised in England and Wales after historic vote
Terminally ill adults with less than six months to live will be given right to die under proposed legislation
MPs have taken a historic step toward legalising assisted dying in England and Wales after backing a bill that would give some terminally ill…
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Assisted dying set to be legalised in England and Wales after historic vote
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The power behind the vote for assisted dying? Ordinary people
The power behind the vote for assisted dying? Ordinary people
Many powerful voices spoke for and against the bill, but those of constituents had the greatest sway over MPs
• Assisted dying vote – latest updates
It is hard to think of a better MP to take on the cause of assisted dying than Kim Leadbeater. She is…
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 4:55 PM
The power behind the vote for assisted dying? Ordinary people
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US farm industry groups want President-elect Donald Trump to spare their sector from his promise of mass deportations, which could upend a food supply chain heavily dependent on immigrants in the United States illegally reut.rs/4fGZiT2
US farm groups want Trump to spare their workers from deportation
Mass deportations could upend a food supply chain heavily dependent on immigrants in the United States illegally.
reut.rs
November 25, 2024 at 12:34 PM
US farm industry groups want President-elect Donald Trump to spare their sector from his promise of mass deportations, which could upend a food supply chain heavily dependent on immigrants in the United States illegally reut.rs/4fGZiT2
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How are states responding to #ICC arrest warrants for Israeli PM #Netanyahu and former Def. Minister Gallant? Will ICC member states comply?
Follow this living resource from @becingber.bsky.social mapping the global reaction:
www.justsecurity.org/105064/mappi...
Follow this living resource from @becingber.bsky.social mapping the global reaction:
www.justsecurity.org/105064/mappi...
Mapping State Reactions to the ICC Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
Mapping how states are responding to the ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant.
www.justsecurity.org
November 22, 2024 at 6:40 PM
How are states responding to #ICC arrest warrants for Israeli PM #Netanyahu and former Def. Minister Gallant? Will ICC member states comply?
Follow this living resource from @becingber.bsky.social mapping the global reaction:
www.justsecurity.org/105064/mappi...
Follow this living resource from @becingber.bsky.social mapping the global reaction:
www.justsecurity.org/105064/mappi...
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1/ Some thoughts on tomorrow's big CJEU hearing - the challenge by the EU Commission to Hungary's law on LGBT content.
First of all, here's a link to the Commission's arguments - eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/L...
(Hungary will be making counter-arguments, of course)
First of all, here's a link to the Commission's arguments - eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/L...
(Hungary will be making counter-arguments, of course)
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eur-lex.europa.eu
November 18, 2024 at 6:39 PM
1/ Some thoughts on tomorrow's big CJEU hearing - the challenge by the EU Commission to Hungary's law on LGBT content.
First of all, here's a link to the Commission's arguments - eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/L...
(Hungary will be making counter-arguments, of course)
First of all, here's a link to the Commission's arguments - eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/L...
(Hungary will be making counter-arguments, of course)
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The assisted dying debate: Charles Falconer and the Observer’s Sonia Sodha tackle the issues
The assisted dying debate: Charles Falconer and the Observer’s Sonia Sodha tackle the issues
Last week’s launch of a historic private member’s bill set off an impassioned nationwide discourse in the UK. Here, the Observer’s chief leader writer discusses the big talking points with the former lord chancellor
Charles Falconer: The current law has…
dlvr.it
November 17, 2024 at 6:13 AM
The assisted dying debate: Charles Falconer and the Observer’s Sonia Sodha tackle the issues