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Two new books warn of the dangers of separatism as both right and left envision a society divided
Science scholars say they are being harassed because of tensions between Washington and Beijing
LA suit argues that officials’ collection of location data from ‘micromobility’ services is unconstitutional
Wall Street fathers score historic win in effort to equalise policies for time off
Local television tie-up hit trouble after it was referred to FCC for review
First court ruling since White House implemented ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy
The private sector is being pulled more deeply into the business of crime fighting
Civil rights groups demand company stop selling technology to police and government
US can enforce controversial policy against travellers from Muslim-majority countries
Max Posner’s new drama unfolds sluggishly at Playwrights Horizons, New York
Facebook, Google and other groups clamp down on white nationalists
Silicon Valley chiefs join protest as US president reverses Obama policy
Restraining order to stay in nationwide effect until Judge Robart considers challenge
Top firms begin formal efforts to challenge president’s executive order
American Civil Liberties Union to sue over violation of constitution on faith grounds
Environmental and civil liberties groups see contributions rise on fears over rights
Demands echo issues raised by Apple’s fight with the FBI
One motion led by Google and Microsoft says government’s order ‘exceeds bounds of existing law’
Drug dealer trial in NY offers clues to court order challenge
Citizens’ scores based on non-financial factors such as social networks
Privacy advocates pull out of negotiations on voluntary code of conduct
Deaths of two western hostages in Pakistan create biggest crisis yet for controversial US programme
Mike Pence vows to amend law that sparked uproar over concerns it discriminated against gay people
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