Lawsuit Alleges Nationwide Intimidation of ICE Observers
A Minnesota man, Michael Khalili, sues the Department of Homeland Security alleging retaliation and First Amendment violations after his Global Entry privileges were revoked and he faced increased scrutiny for observing immigration enforcement, a move he says followed his reporting on federal agents. A separate federal lawsuit, joined by Common Cause, argues that federal agencies illegally surveil and intimidate people who peacefully observe DHS activities across the country.
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About Common Cause
Common Cause is a watchdog group based in Washington, D.C., with chapters in 35 US states. It was founded in 1970 by John W. Gardner, a Republican, who was the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare in the administration of Lyndon Johnson as well as chair of the National Urban Coalition, an advocacy group for minorities and the working poor in urban areas. In its early days, Common Cause focused its efforts on ending the Vietnam War and lowering the voting age from 21 to 18.
Everything about Common Cause →- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C.
- Inception
- 1970
- Website
- http://www.commoncause.org/, https://www.commoncause.org/