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In a move that sends a clear and important message to Orban’s regime, the U.S. secretary of state requested a meeting with Hungarian human rights defenders.https://www.liberties.eu/en/news/pompeo-met-with-representatives-of-hungarian-ngos/16986 …

Plans to launch a new media empire called Central European Press and Media Foundation, KESMA (Hungarian abbreviation) would result in an unprecedented...https://hclu.hu/en/articles/hclu-turns-to-court-to-prevent-unconstitutional-founding-of-pro-government-media-empire …

A new book published by Liberties explains why increasing numbers of voters support politicians with authoritarian agendas and how progressives can strike back.https://www.liberties.eu/en/news/can-human-rights-defeat-populism-book-article …

The Ministry of Human Resources might withdraw funding from the National Society of Student and Youth Journalists, as the magazine interviewed experts on a topic that could affect every youth: the legalization of marihuana.https://hclu.hu/en/articles/dont-read-this-or-youll-be-a-drug-addict …

The Punitive State: if you can’t solve it, ban it. The ruling Fidesz party has introduced a law making rough sleeping illegal as it ramps up its attacks on the most vulnerable in society.https://www.liberties.eu/en/news/hungary-persecution-of-vulnerable-groups/16011 …

The government has already banned homelessness, now only poverty, unemployment, smoking, alcoholism, illness, disabilities and crime remain – the government should ban them, and heaven on Earth would surely ensue.https://hclu.hu/en/articles/make-poverty-illegal …

The European Parliament is going to have a historic vote on the state of Hungarian democracy next week. But what does it mean, what is at stake and what is likely to happen?https://www.liberties.eu/en/news/hungary-q-and-a-article-7/15691 …

After Fidesz’ overwhelming electoral victory in April 2018, many observers believed Prime Minister Orbán would curb his voracious appetite for turning Hungary into an illiberal state. These expectations were grievously miscalculated.https://hclu.hu/en/articles/orbans-government-heads-towards-arbitrary-rule …

The immigration special tax puts limitations on the freedom of speech and on the work of NGOs. The new legislation was adopted by the Parliament, signed by the President of Hungary and came into force in the 25th of August.https://hclu.hu/en/articles/hungarys-new-immigration-tax-you-have-to-pay-if-have-a-different-opinion …

The Fundamental Law of Hungary is amended when the government’s policy requires it. In other words, in Hungary, it is not the constitution that regulates the government's work, but it...https://hclu.hu/en/articles/hclus-analysis-of-the-seventh-amendment-of-the-fundamental-law …

The space for public protests and assembly is severely limited under a new law recently adopted by the Hungarian Parliament.https://www.liberties.eu/en/news/restricted-freedom-to-assembly-in-hungary/15536 …

If the Senate passes a law for #LegalAbortionNow, Argentina will be the most populous country in Latin America and the Caribbean to guarantee a woman’s right to decide whether she wants to carry a pregnancy to term. #LetItBeLaw #QueSeaLey...https://youtu.be/EkcgNhdmvaw 

We have won no less than three cases recently concerning data of public interest. In all three cases, the decision of the court made it easier to access data of public interest.https://hclu.hu/en/articles/easier-access-to-public-data-due-to-our-three-successful-lawsuits …

The Hungarian Government introduced a draft Bill (T/707.) on the right to assembly, to replace the current law which has been in effect since 1989....https://hclu.hu/en/articles/summary-of-the-hungarian-civil-liberties-unions-analysis-of-the-new-bill-on-the-right-to-assembly …

Gabi is about to get a divorce. After a heated argument, her partner calls an ambulance. He tells the paramedics that Gabi is threatening to commit suicide and he is worried about her. They see that Gabi...https://hclu.hu/en/articles/total-legal-chaos-at-hungarian-psychiatrics …

With votes of pro-government MPs and representatives of the far-right Jobbik party, the Hungarian Parliament has passed the "Stop Soros" law. It would punish activities of Hungarian NGOs and citizens supporting asylum seekers.https://www.liberties.eu/en/news/hungarian-parliament-passes-stop-soros/15216 …

Hope in the midst of populism: A Moment of Transformation for the Human Rights Movementhttps://www.facebook.com/hungarian.civil.liberties.union/videos/1975511122459745/ …

Hope in the midst of populism: A Moment of Transformation for the Human Rights Movementhttps://www.facebook.com/hungarian.civil.liberties.union/videos/1975497472461110/ …

The Constitutional Court has decided not to act as a court. Even though it is responsible for protecting the fundamental rights of applicants, it refuses to...https://www.liberties.eu/en/news/hungarian-constitutional-court-takes-no-decision-in-politically-delicate-matters/15162 …

The Hungarian Government has taken yet to another level its seemingly endless attack against migrants, citizens who express their opinions and protest against injustice, civil society organizations, the European Union, the courts and the rule of law.https://hclu.hu/en/articles/hclu-position-on-the-legislative-proposals-t-332-on-the-seventh-amendment-to-hungarys-fundamental-law-and-t-333-on-the-amendment-of-certain-laws-to-combat-illegal-migration …