United States added to Civicus Monitor Watchlist for declining civic freedoms

SOURCE www.theguardian.com
Civicus, an international non-profit, added the United States to its watchlist for declining civic freedoms due to actions taken by the Trump administration. The organization expressed concerns about deteriorating civic space conditions in relation to peaceful assembly, association, and expression.

Key Points

  • Civicus added the US to its watchlist for declining civic freedoms
  • Concerns about actions by the Trump administration impacting peaceful assembly, expression, and association
  • Historically, the US has been considered a beacon of democracy and defender of fundamental freedoms

Pros

  • Highlighting concerns about declining civic freedoms in the United States
  • Drawing attention to potential erosion of constitutional principles and international human rights norms

Cons

  • Potential for criticism and backlash from supporters of the Trump administration