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The provided source, "Executive Actions: A Threat to Democracy and Rights," critically examines several controversial actions taken by the Trump administration and their far-reaching implications. It highlights the unconstitutionality of excluding undocumented immigrants from the census, arguing this move is a political power grab designed to skew House seat allocations and benefit the GOP in future elections. Furthermore, the text exposes the alarming expansion of the ICE detention system under the Biden administration, detailing a surge in detentions and pervasive human rights abuses within these facilities. It also points to a global retreat on human rights, with the State Department reportedly softening critiques of various nations, alongside an analysis of new tariffs and their potential economic and cultural fallout. Finally, the document touches on legal challenges, media censorship, and the role of satire in a politically charged environment.