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Canada Violated Truckers’ Rights & Oregon Drug Crime | 1.27.24

Jan 27, 2024
13:46
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A federal court accuses Trudeau of violating truckers' rights, trucker protest at US-Canada border, re-criminalization of drug possession in Oregon, West Virginia Senate race, and speculation on Manchin's departure
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  • Canada violated truckers' rights through excessive punishment, impacting future emergency powers and protest responses.
  • Oregon is reconsidering decriminalization of drugs due to increased public drug use and overdose deaths, shifting public concerns.

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Truckers' Rights Violation: Court Rules Against Trudeau

The federal court of Canada ruled that Prime Minister Trudeau violated truckers' rights by freezing their bank accounts and imprisoning them. The ruling emphasized that Trudeau's actions were unjustified and infringed upon the country's constitutional provisions. The trucker protests, which focused on COVID vaccine mandates, attracted international attention and support. Despite peaceful demonstrations, Trudeau invoked emergency powers, claiming the need to prevent terrorist financing, but independent journalist Michael Shellenberger's report suggests that authorities falsely framed the truckers as violent extremists. The case will likely go to the Supreme Court, potentially impacting future emergency powers usage and the Canadian government's response to protests.

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