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An invitation from Hong Kong authorities for citizens to report public library books that “endanger national security” has sent chills through the port city, analysts and some residents say. Some worry authorities are adopting tactics similar to those used in China and during the Cultural Revolution, others say the move will only further harm the…

Pro-democracy Movements Petitioned Israel's High Court on the Extensive Blockades for Netanyahu's Visit, Claiming the Disruptions Were Disproportionate and That the Public Wasn't Given Time to Prepare

Meeting with business leaders over possible constitutional crisis if court strikes down a Basic Law amendment, Arnon Bar-David reportedly doesn't commit to calling general strike

From the blog of Alex Rose at The Times of Israel

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In latest clash, Kobi Shabtai says force will always follow the law; far-right police minister argues it must hew to government policy rather than High Court rulings

"According to the law and the principles of democracy, the people go to the polls and whoever is elected should dictate policy, and everyone should act on it," says Israels

Instead, Gali Baharav-Miara will allow Justice Minister Yariv Levin to hire a private attorney.The post Israel’s AG won’t defend ‘reasonableness law’ at High Court hearing appeared first on JNS.org.

Gali Baharav-Miara tells justice minister there are major differences between her position and the government’s on the legislation; is expected to recommend the court overturn it

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