Philippines Conflict Accountability: Karapatan condemned the Sept. 19 shooting of a seven-months-pregnant New People’s Army member in Tagum City, saying she was “hors de combat” and calling it a violation of international humanitarian law. US Immigration & Due Process: In Colorado, advocates warn Amendment 81 would funnel local policing into ICE work, undermining the presumption of innocence and expanding profiling. Journalism Under Surveillance: The International Federation of Journalists released “Hacked Silence,” warning that surveillance and weak rules are chilling reporting and endangering sources. Xinjiang Rights Backlash: China hit back at US criticism of Starbucks opening Xinjiang cafes, while rights groups allege mass detention and forced labor. Florida Civil Rights: CAIR and CAIR-Florida asked a federal court to block Florida’s “domestic terrorist” designation, arguing it targets First Amendment-protected advocacy. Alaska Environment & Indigenous Rights: Conservation groups appealed Alaska’s approval of a 211-mile Ambler mining road easement, citing impacts on wildlife and public participation. ICE Detention Health: A nurse described conditions and a hunger strike at Newark’s Delaney detention center, alleging lack of basic care and supplies. LGBTQ+ Policing: Taipei disciplined six officers over a gay bar raid, after allegations of degrading remarks and excessive force. Human Rights in Detention: Nigeria’s ICPC asked a court to dismiss ex-Gov. El-Rufai’s N1bn suit over alleged denial of access to family while detained.