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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Latest setback in Oakland police's federal oversight: Taking too long to investigate a complaint

It took civilian investigators 15 months to close a police misconduct complaint because they ran into a communication breakdown with command staff. These investigations are supposed to last only six months, a standard upheld by federal officials who expect the Oakland Police Department to resolve 85% of complaints by the public within that time.
US politics
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Stanford Scales Back Trans Care for Minors Amid Federal Crackdown | KQED

Stanford Medicine has paused gender-related surgical procedures for patients under 19, citing evolving federal guidance. This decision comes amid heightened scrutiny of trans health care for youth.
SF LGBT
Los Angeles
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

California Asks Court to Stop National Guard, Marines From Patrolling LA Streets | KQED

California's lawsuit challenges federal military deployment for local law enforcement during protests, emphasizing community policing over military presence.
#rikers-island
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Federal Judge Removes City Authority Over Rikers Island

New York City's jail system will be managed by an outside remediation manager per a federal judge's ruling.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Federal judge seizes control of NYC's jail system - including troubled Rikers Island

A federal judge mandated outside oversight for NYC's jail system due to long-standing unsafe conditions.
The court order aims to empower a federal receiver to reform Rikers Island.
NYC politics
fromAP News
1 month ago

Judge strips NYC of full authority over Rikers Island, citing 'unprecedented' violence

New York City's jail system will be managed by an outside official due to ongoing violence and dysfunction.
Federal intervention comes after a decade of failed oversight and increasing safety concerns.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

A federal takeover of Rikers Island jails is long overdue - and shouldn't be delayed

Rikers Island conditions require urgent independent oversight to implement effective reforms and address systemic dysfunction.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Rikers watchdog praises DOC commissioner even as judge gets set to appoint receiver

Improvements at Rikers Island acknowledged, but violence and dysfunction continue despite efforts for reform.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Federal Judge Removes City Authority Over Rikers Island

New York City's jail system will be managed by an outside remediation manager per a federal judge's ruling.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Federal judge seizes control of NYC's jail system - including troubled Rikers Island

A federal judge mandated outside oversight for NYC's jail system due to long-standing unsafe conditions.
The court order aims to empower a federal receiver to reform Rikers Island.
NYC politics
fromAP News
1 month ago

Judge strips NYC of full authority over Rikers Island, citing 'unprecedented' violence

New York City's jail system will be managed by an outside official due to ongoing violence and dysfunction.
Federal intervention comes after a decade of failed oversight and increasing safety concerns.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

A federal takeover of Rikers Island jails is long overdue - and shouldn't be delayed

Rikers Island conditions require urgent independent oversight to implement effective reforms and address systemic dysfunction.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Rikers watchdog praises DOC commissioner even as judge gets set to appoint receiver

Improvements at Rikers Island acknowledged, but violence and dysfunction continue despite efforts for reform.
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#trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

If Harvard, armor-plated by history and padded with funds, can't beat Trump, no one can

Trump's confrontation with Harvard highlights the tension between governmental authority and the autonomy of academic institutions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

If Harvard, armor-plated by history and padded with funds, can't beat Trump, no one can

Trump's confrontation with Harvard highlights the tension between governmental authority and the autonomy of academic institutions.
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#education-policy
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Defense Dept. Schools Pause Pride Clubs and Remove Books

Defense Department schools have paused several student clubs and events in response to federal orders regarding gender identity and diversity.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Defense Dept. Schools Pause Pride Clubs and Remove Books

Defense Department schools have paused several student clubs and events in response to federal orders regarding gender identity and diversity.
more#education-policy
US politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump's Attack on Agencies' Independence Aims to Spark Legal Fight, Experts Say

Trump's executive order seeks to increase presidential control over independent regulatory agencies.
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