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fromKqed
1 hour ago

Alameda County Public Defender: 'Right to Counsel Is Dead' | KQED

Public defenders in the Bay Area face rising case numbers without increased budgets, leading to ethical concerns and strained resources.
Miami food
fromBoston.com
5 hours ago

Man involved in Florida fender-bender turns out to be fugitive from Mass. on the run since 2004

A minor car accident in Florida led to the arrest of fugitive Carl Rivera, wanted for over 20 years on felony charges.
#immigration
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

US politics
fromIntelligencer
6 hours ago

ICE Will Reportedly Curb Some of Its Most Aggressive Tactics

The Trump administration is reconsidering immigration enforcement tactics, rolling back controversial policies of ICE amid public scrutiny and leadership changes.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

Federal judge orders release of Pasadena man who is plaintiff in lawsuit against ICE

A federal judge ordered the release of Isaac Antonio Villegas Molina, prohibiting re-detention without notice and a hearing.
NYC politics
fromURL Media
1 week ago

Half of ICE Detainees at Brooklyn Prison Have No Criminal Record: Documents

Over half of the nearly 200 detainees at NYC's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about immigration detention practices.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Federal agents detain wife of another US army member: ICE is out of control'

A US Army sergeant's wife was arrested by ICE despite her legal protections against deportation, raising concerns about immigration enforcement policies.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

Judge Troy Nunley sanctioned a DOJ attorney for failing to release detained immigrants as ordered, highlighting systemic issues in immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
fromKqed
1 day ago

Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts | KQED

The Save Willy Act would establish a 'whale desk' at San Francisco's Coast Guard station, creating a centralized place for whale sightings to be reported and mariners to be alerted, helping large ships avoid collisions.
SF politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 hours ago

Asylum seeker who filmed rape on beach was convicted of murder in Egypt', court told

An asylum seeker was convicted of rape in the UK after filming a brutal attack on Brighton beach.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
14 hours ago

The One Part of the Court System Where Trump's Takeover Plans Have Been a Smashing Success

Trump's administration has aggressively reshaped the immigration court system by removing judges and asserting unilateral control over deportation cases.
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Former boss at Lucy Letby's hospital arrested on suspicion of perverting course of justice

Cheshire constabulary confirmed that the arrested individual was one of three former hospital bosses detained last June on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, as part of an ongoing investigation.
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

How did thousands of sensitive LAPD files get leaked? City officials seek explanation

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado stated that she expected City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto to provide detailed answers regarding the data breach, but instead received an internal report that left many questions unanswered.
Los Angeles
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYC sheriff's deputies involved in alleged evidence scandal during COVID still employed, on track for promotions

Several NYC Sheriff's Office employees allegedly stole confiscated liquor and tobacco during the pandemic, with some still employed and on track for promotions.
#homicide
California
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Fugitive Suspect Arrested, Extradited In East Palo Alto Double Homicide From 2018

The suspect in a 2018 double homicide has returned from Mexico to face charges after nearly eight years of evading justice.
California
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Fugitive Suspect Arrested, Extradited In East Palo Alto Double Homicide From 2018

The suspect in a 2018 double homicide has returned from Mexico to face charges after nearly eight years of evading justice.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Deputy district attorney says she was retaliated against for whistleblowing

Grayner claims there was a serious conflict of interest between the DA's office and the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury that wasn't properly addressed in 2021 and 2022, the period immediately preceding her hire.
East Bay (California)
#ice
fromJezebel
2 days ago
US news

With a Nationwide Warrant for His Arrest, This ICE Agent Is Now a Fugitive from the Law

US politics
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

ICE's flawed justification for courthouse arrests sparks demand to free those detained

ICE provided false information to justify mass arrests at immigration courts, leading to demands for the release of those detained.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court to explain why detainees have been denied due process

Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz ordered ICE acting director Todd Lyons to appear in court and warned of contempt for failing to hold bond hearings.
US news
fromJezebel
2 days ago

With a Nationwide Warrant for His Arrest, This ICE Agent Is Now a Fugitive from the Law

A federal ICE agent, Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., is a fugitive after being charged with multiple felonies related to a road rage incident.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Why the New Criminal Charges Against an ICE Agent in Minneapolis Could Be a True Turning Point

Minnesota prosecutors charged ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. with felony assault for pointing a gun at two residents during a traffic incident.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

ICE's hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows

Rapid recruitment by ICE has resulted in hiring employees with questionable qualifications amid the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda.
US politics
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

ICE's flawed justification for courthouse arrests sparks demand to free those detained

ICE provided false information to justify mass arrests at immigration courts, leading to demands for the release of those detained.
World news
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Inside 'Dubai Central' jail, the 'hell on earth' that Daniel Kinahan is likely being held in after his arrest

Al Awir Central prison in Dubai is notorious for extreme conditions and overcrowding, likened to Alcatraz.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Plea bars man from driving - but spares prison - after fatal crash into L.A. deputy recruits

"Today's plea and sentence cannot undo the devastation of that day, nor will it bring back the life that was lost. But it does mark a step toward justice and a measure of closure for the victims and their families whose lives have been forever changed."
SF parents
#brooklyn
New York City
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Brooklyn Man Dies After Medical Emergency In NYPD Holding Cell

A Brooklyn man died in a holding cell after showing signs of drug withdrawal, prompting an investigation into his death.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Alleged fare evader becomes second Brooklyn Central Booking detainee to die in custody in a week | amNewYork

A detainee at Brooklyn Central Booking died after a medical emergency, marking the second death in custody within a week.
New York City
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Brooklyn Man Dies After Medical Emergency In NYPD Holding Cell

A Brooklyn man died in a holding cell after showing signs of drug withdrawal, prompting an investigation into his death.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Alleged fare evader becomes second Brooklyn Central Booking detainee to die in custody in a week | amNewYork

A detainee at Brooklyn Central Booking died after a medical emergency, marking the second death in custody within a week.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: NorCal Man Shot By ICE to Remain In Custody

BART will be running on a limited schedule through the Transbay Tube on Sunday, April 26 as workers replace lights in the tunnel. Trains will be running once every 30 minutes through the day, and two train lines, the Red Line from Richmond to Millbrae and the Green Line from Daly City to Berryessa, won't be running at all.
San Francisco
Arts
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Antioch police launches Flock Camera Transparency Portal, allowing public to access data

Antioch Police Department utilizes Flock cameras to solve felony cases and enhance transparency through a new public portal.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

Teen boy held at young offenders' institute dies

The juvenile from HMP Feltham A, which holds children aged between 15 and 18 who are on remand or have been convicted, died in hospital on Monday.
UK news
#nypd
fromCbsnews
3 days ago
New York City

New video shows moments leading up to violent wrongful arrest in Brooklyn during NYPD drug sweep

New York City
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

New video shows moments leading up to violent wrongful arrest in Brooklyn during NYPD drug sweep

Timothy Brown was wrongfully arrested by NYPD during a drug sweep, later confirmed not to be the suspect they sought.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing | amNewYork

Erik Duran, an NYPD officer, received bail after being sentenced for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey, with support from his union.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Kidnapping and assault case plays out across Orange County. Suspect arrested, victim found safe

The incident began earlier in Anaheim, where the man and woman were sitting in a parked vehicle when Hernandez approached and began hitting the car.
California
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney

Oakland's police department has failed to comply with a settlement agreement to improve transparency and respond to public records requests.
fromMission Local
3 days ago

No, Brooke Jenkins does not have an on/off switch for crime

In 2025, crime goes down. Way, way down: Crime drops across the board, homicides reach lows unseen since 'Gunsmoke' was on the air and the DA delivers a forceful warning to Trump's ICE goons.
SF politics
#attempted-murder
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Torrance man faces attempted murder charge in Long Beach police officer stabbing

A Torrance man faces attempted murder charges after stabbing a Long Beach police officer during a confrontation.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Torrance man faces attempted murder charge in Long Beach police officer stabbing

A Torrance man faces attempted murder charges after stabbing a Long Beach police officer during a confrontation.
fromAbove the Law
11 hours ago

Morning Docket: 04.23.26 - Above the Law

The Republican county judge's persistent efforts to block Virginia's redistricting have been met with repeated rejections from the state supreme court, raising concerns about judicial overreach.
Law
#murder
Miami food
fromqns.com
6 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
Miami food
fromqns.com
6 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Meet The New Prosecutor On The Brennan Case. He Already Called The Defendant A 'Real Traitor.' - Above the Law

A pattern emerges where career prosecutors are replaced by loyalists in politically charged cases, undermining legal integrity.
California
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Saturday Links: Man Suspected of Killing Laney College Coach Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

Cedric Irving was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial for the murder of Laney College football coach John Beam.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 hours ago

Proctor's phone data back in the spotlight as Karen Read teases lawsuit against State Police, Canton

Proctor's cellphone communications reveal extreme bias and misconduct, leading to his termination from the State Police and ongoing legal repercussions for Read.
#domestic-violence
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Social justice

When ICE Shows Up to Family Court

A 67-year-old volunteer witnessed a woman being taken by ICE after testifying against her ex-boyfriend in court.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago
Law

Help us report on restraining orders in Los Angeles County

L.A. County's restraining order system often fails to protect domestic violence survivors due to dismissals and ineffective law enforcement.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Help us report on restraining orders in Los Angeles County

L.A. County's restraining order system often fails to protect domestic violence survivors due to dismissals and ineffective law enforcement.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Deaths in ICE Custody Surge in 2026, Averaging 1 Every Week

The death toll of immigrants in ICE custody has reached a record high, with at least 17 deaths reported since January.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Prosecute prosecutors like ex-DA Joe Hynes

Wrongfully convicted lawyer Joe Hynes' political corruption led to his ousting and significant reforms in Brooklyn's district attorney's office.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Man (24) remanded in custody after assault on Monaghan gardai

Garda Evelyn Daire from Monaghan Drugs Unit gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. She told the court that the defendant was 'caught red handed' with two 'deal bags' on his lap.
UK news
Law
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Delusion of 'AI Justice'

Artificial intelligence is presented as a solution to the inequities in the justice system, but its effectiveness remains questionable.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Why a Private Company Is Investigating Rapes at an ICE Detention Center Instead of the Sheriff | KQED

CoreCivic does not conduct criminal investigations of sexual abuse allegations at Otay Mesa Detention Center, referring them to law enforcement instead.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Federal appeals court blocks CA law requiring federal agents to wear identification

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Almost 200 prisoners released in error' last year in UK's broken' jail system

Almost 200 prisoners were mistakenly released in England and Wales last year, causing significant strain on police resources.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

D4vd arrested on suspicion of murder months after body of teen girl found

R&B singer D4vd has been arrested for murder following the discovery of a teenage girl's decomposed body in his car.
US politics
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
5 days ago

Judge sides with plaintiffs in case against online ICE trackers

A judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing a Facebook group to continue monitoring ICE activities, citing First Amendment rights against government suppression.
#doj
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago
Law

Morning Docket: 04.22.26 - Above the Law

DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for allegedly funding infiltration of hate groups.
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago
US news

DOJ admits ICE courthouse arrests relied on erroneous information

DOJ admitted using incorrect information to defend ICE arrests at immigration courthouses, stating a 2025 memo does not apply to immigration courts.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.22.26 - Above the Law

DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for allegedly funding infiltration of hate groups.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Twisted Its Cop Immunity Doctrine in an Even More Violent Direction

The Supreme Court vacated a decision allowing a lawsuit against police for excessive force in the death of Roy Scott.
Law
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Youth who killed his friend, sold heroin in custody and assaulted prison officer, court hears

A 16-year-old murderer should not receive a life sentence, despite committing further offenses in adult prison.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Prison guard and gang jailed over contraband plot

Jason Thompson, a guard at HMP Isis, was suspended as the Metropolitan Police investigated his involvement in smuggling drugs and contraband into the prison. He was sentenced to four years and six months for conspiracy and misconduct.
UK news
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

This Looming Tennessee Execution Would Be One of the Most Abhorrent in History. There's Still Time to Stop It.

Tennessee plans to execute Tony Carruthers, highlighting severe flaws in the justice system, including forced self-representation and reliance on unreliable informants.
Law
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why False Confessions Are Surprisingly Common

False confessions are more prevalent than believed, leading to severe consequences and misconceptions among legal professionals and the public.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.
Law
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Man who sexually assaulted former partner and hid in her shed to spy has jail term increased

A man's prison sentence for sexual assault and coercive control was increased from three years and two months to four and a half years.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Murder charges to be withdrawn in Kenneth Law case, lawyer says | CBC News

Crown prosecutors are withdrawing all 14 murder charges laid against Kenneth Law, who is accused of selling a toxic substance to individuals at risk of self-harm.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Lawyer Tells Attorneys For Missing Child That They're 'Gonna Burn In Hell' - Above the Law

A lawyer for Camp Mystic made a controversial remark during a hearing related to a tragic flood that killed 27 people.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 days ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After jail, house arrest and an ankle monitor, a reprieve for a Cop City' protester: The process was the punishment'

A Georgia carpenter resolved a three-year felony arson case related to Cop City protests through an Alford plea, receiving a reduced charge and probation instead of potential 20-year imprisonment.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Republican Governor

A Kentucky judge issued an arrest warrant for former Governor Matt Bevin for contempt in a child support case involving his son.
Law
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

ICE agents reveal daily arrest quotas and surveillance app in rare court testimony

ICE agents in Oregon used a custom app called Elite to target neighborhoods and maintained daily arrest quotas, contradicting DHS claims of no quotas, as revealed in federal court testimony.
New York City
fromsilive
2 months ago

Lawyer seeks bail break for Staten Island man cops had to carry into NYPD stationhouse after arrest

Daquan Sidbury faces gun, resisting and drug charges while seeking reduced bail citing rehabilitation efforts and certificates earned on Rikers Island.
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Federal judges speak out about threats becoming 'ordinary'

"What's most problematic is that the extraordinary has become ordinary. It's just a matter of course now that when you issue an opinion that some people don't like, you're going to get threats, you're going to get death threats, and that is obviously problematic on many levels."
Law
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Protecting Our Right to Sue Federal Agents Who Violate the Constitution

Federal agents increasingly evade constitutional accountability; new statutes like California S.B. 747 are needed to enable damages lawsuits against federal officials.
#justice-department
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Warrants for Innocent People Are Not Like Warrants for Suspects

As you know, Section 215 authorities are not interpreted in the same way that grand jury subpoena authorities are, and we are concerned that when Justice Department officials suggest that the two authorities are 'analogous' they provide the public with a false understanding of how surveillance is interpreted in practice.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Federal Court Rules ICE Can Continue to Imprison Immigrants Without Bond

A federal appeals panel upheld mandatory detention without bond for most undocumented immigrants under IIRIRA, preventing release for tens of thousands held in harsh conditions.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

'Nothing about what is going on here is normal': A fight over evidence in Good, Pretti cases

State and county lawyers sought court orders to prevent federal agencies from destroying evidence and to compel evidence sharing after alleged mishandling in fatal shootings.
Law
fromKqed
1 month ago

Why So Many Legal Courts in S.F.? | KQED

San Francisco concentrates multiple levels of state and federal courts in one location, including Superior Court, U.S. District Court, Court of Appeals, and California Supreme Court, which is unusual compared to other states where courts are typically dispersed across state capitals or larger cities.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

ICE Officers Should Be Held Accountable. These Law School Students Know How.

Establish a federal equivalent of Section 1983 to allow lawsuits against federal officers and eliminate qualified immunity to hold them accountable.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti, with FBI leading the investigation | Fortune

"We're looking at everything that would shed light on what happened that day and in the days and weeks leading up to what happened," Blanche said during a news conference.
US politics
Law
fromWIRED
2 months ago

US Judge Rules ICE Raids Require Judicial Warrants, Contradicting Secret ICE Memo

ICE agents entered a Minnesota home without a judge-signed warrant, and a federal judge held that the entry violated the Fourth Amendment.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Human Cost Of Our Broken Justice System - Above the Law

Drawing from years in public defense and her work co-founding Partners for Justice, she explains why the criminal legal system often punishes instability rather than crime - and how policy choices, not individual morality, frequently determine who enters the system.
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