Sunday, March 1, 2026

State Accountability & Use of Force

State Use of Force and Accountability: Legal Limits Under International Law in 2026

Power & Accountability Law Mohsin Pirzada -
State accountability for the use of force remains one of the most contested and evolving areas of modern law and governance. In 2026, questions...

Another Fatal ICE Killing in Minneapolis Triggers Widespread Anger and Protests Across the U.S.

State Accountability & Use of Force Mohsin Pirzada -
Minneapolis, Minnesota — A 37-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday morning by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation,...

Iran Protests and the Use of Lethal Force: Legal Analysis, Geopolitical Context, and Risk Outlook

Power & Accountability Law Mohsin Pirzada -
The ongoing unrest in Iran has triggered growing international concern not only for its scale and intensity but for the legal and geopolitical consequences...

U.S. Anti-ICE Protests Continue as Legal Battles, Federal Deployment, and Civil Rights Scrutiny Intensify

State Accountability & Use of Force Mohsin Pirzada -
MINNEAPOLIS / WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 19, 2026) — Nationwide protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have entered a new phase of legal...

UN, Rights Groups Warn Iran Over Use of Lethal Force Against Protesters, Citing Possible International Law Violations

State Accountability & Use of Force Mohsin Pirzada -
GENEVA / TEHRAN: United Nations human rights officials and independent rights organizations have warned that the use of lethal force by security forces in...