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SF parents
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Police across the US worry officers are being misidentified as ICE, records show

Immigration operations are causing confusion and fear among law enforcement, impacting their ability to perform regular duties effectively.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
1 day ago

Half of ICE detainees at Brooklyn prison have no criminal record, documents show

More than half of immigration detainees at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center have no criminal record, raising concerns about oversight and conditions.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

Family longest held in US immigration detention re-arrested after release

The Trump administration detained the El Gamal family again after their release, violating a federal court order against their deportation.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
2 days ago

Half of ICE detainees at Brooklyn prison have no criminal record, documents show

More than half of immigration detainees at Brooklyn's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about detention conditions and oversight.
Public health
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The Kids in ICE Detention Facing Medical Neglect

Amalia, a toddler detained at Dilley, suffered severe medical neglect, highlighting systemic issues in the treatment of immigrant children.
SF parents
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Police across the US worry officers are being misidentified as ICE, records show

Immigration operations are causing confusion and fear among law enforcement, impacting their ability to perform regular duties effectively.
#nypd
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
42 minutes ago

Exonerated but exposed: Cops recount horrific' false sexual misconduct allegations amid PBA lawsuit against CCRB

NYPD officers report being falsely accused of sexual misconduct, damaging their reputations despite being exonerated, due to public disclosure of allegations.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Police union sues NYPD watchdog over publishing allegations of officer misconduct | amNewYork

The NYPD union sued the CCRB for sharing unsubstantiated complaints against officers, claiming it harms their reputations and safety.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week 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.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
42 minutes ago

Exonerated but exposed: Cops recount horrific' false sexual misconduct allegations amid PBA lawsuit against CCRB

NYPD officers report being falsely accused of sexual misconduct, damaging their reputations despite being exonerated, due to public disclosure of allegations.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Police union sues NYPD watchdog over publishing allegations of officer misconduct | amNewYork

The NYPD union sued the CCRB for sharing unsubstantiated complaints against officers, claiming it harms their reputations and safety.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week 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.
US politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

Ice Quietly Opens Another Detention Center in a Former California Prison | KQED

GEO Group opened the Golden State Annex in 2020, promising economic benefits to McFarland while complying with California's legal requirements for immigration detention facilities.
#capital-punishment
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

fromFortune
1 day ago
Left-wing politics

Firing squads are back: Trump's DOJ revives rarely used execution method once limited to five states | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump administration to prioritise seeking death penalty, use firing squads

The Trump administration plans to expand the federal death penalty, including using firing squads, despite ongoing controversies and concerns about wrongful convictions.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

Left-wing politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Firing squads are back: Trump's DOJ revives rarely used execution method once limited to five states | Fortune

The Justice Department will allow firing squads and reauthorize pentobarbital for federal executions under the Trump administration's renewed push for capital punishment.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump administration to prioritise seeking death penalty, use firing squads

The Trump administration plans to expand the federal death penalty, including using firing squads, despite ongoing controversies and concerns about wrongful convictions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NY's highest court sets new precedent for how police must communicate when making arrests based on shared information | amNewYork

Police must verify information with the officer who entered it before making an arrest based on law enforcement databases.
#california
fromKqed
2 days ago
US politics

California Courts Could Soon Begin Tracking ICE Arrests at Their Facilities | KQED

California
fromKqed
2 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
California
fromKqed
2 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's publicly-funded preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
US politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Courts Could Soon Begin Tracking ICE Arrests at Their Facilities | KQED

California is considering a rule to collect data on civil arrests at courts to protect victims from immigration enforcement.
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Ex-GodSquad Leader Gets Three Years' Probation In Brooklyn

Edward Richard Hinds received three years of probation after pleading guilty to endangering a child's welfare, raising concerns about oversight in funded youth programs.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 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
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Ex-leader of Brooklyn anti-violence 'GodSquad' gets probation for child endangerment

Edward Richard Hinds was sentenced to three years of probation for endangering a child's welfare after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
6 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.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Woman dies in custody on drug charge at Brooklyn Central Booking, police say

Zamiqua Miller, a 33-year-old woman, died in police custody in Brooklyn after being found unconscious.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Ex-GodSquad Leader Gets Three Years' Probation In Brooklyn

Edward Richard Hinds received three years of probation after pleading guilty to endangering a child's welfare, raising concerns about oversight in funded youth programs.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 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
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Ex-leader of Brooklyn anti-violence 'GodSquad' gets probation for child endangerment

Edward Richard Hinds was sentenced to three years of probation for endangering a child's welfare after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
6 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.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Woman dies in custody on drug charge at Brooklyn Central Booking, police say

Zamiqua Miller, a 33-year-old woman, died in police custody in Brooklyn after being found unconscious.
#asylum
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Appeals court says Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border, affirming the right to apply for asylum under immigration laws.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US appeals court rejects Trump's ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal

Trump's asylum ban was ruled unlawful by an appeals court, affirming the right to seek asylum under federal law.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Appeals court says Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border, affirming the right to apply for asylum under immigration laws.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US appeals court rejects Trump's ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal

Trump's asylum ban was ruled unlawful by an appeals court, affirming the right to seek asylum under federal law.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | We thought we were going to lose our home. Civil legal services saved it. | amNewYork

Civil legal services prevent unlawful evictions and protect tenants' rights, ensuring housing stability for working individuals and families.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

DA ordered to release fundraising records related to Stanford protesters

A judge ordered the release of fundraising records related to DA Jeff Rosen's prosecution of pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford.
Miami food
fromBoston.com
3 days 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.
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Hundreds Protest Against Citizens Bank Over Ties to ICE Prison Partners

A group of organizations calling themselves the De-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition is demanding that the bank end its relationship with ICE, specifically by halting its financial ties with CoreCivic and The GEO Group, prison corporations that work on behalf of the federal agency.
Social justice
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The U.S. just changed marijuana law for the first time in decades

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the decision in a post on X, noting that the DOJ would immediately move state-licensed marijuana and FDA-approved marijuana products to Schedule III alongside Tylenol with codeine, ketamine, and steroids.
Cannabis
fromKqed
4 days 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
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days 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
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Appeals court clears path to move trans women into men's prisons despite sexual assault risk

Transgender women inmates may be relocated to men's prisons following a federal appellate court ruling that reverses a lower court's decision.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Trump Is Making Federal Prison Even More Dangerous for Transgender Inmates

New directives classify being transgender as a mental health disorder and mandate conversion therapy-like treatment for inmates with gender dysphoria.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Trans women could be transferred to men's prisons after major appeals court loss - LGBTQ Nation

Federal appeals court allows transfer of trans women to male prisons, increasing their risk of violence despite previous rulings against such actions.
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 days ago

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
California
fromMission Local
5 days ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
fromsfist.com
5 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
World news
fromIndependent
5 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.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

The father's plea that ICE ignored: I have a daughter with Down syndrome and autism and a wife with cancer, please don't deport me'

A father struggles to connect with his daughter after being deported, while her mother fights for their family's unity despite challenges.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Deporting soldiers? Why immigrant veterans fear removal from US

Mass deportation efforts under President Trump raise concerns for immigrant veterans facing potential expulsion despite their military service.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Attorneys Often Clog eFiling Systems With Unnecessary Filings - Above the Law

Efiling systems simplify document submission but can lead to unnecessary filings, particularly with letters to counsel that should typically be sent privately.
#use-of-force
fromKqed
1 week ago
SF politics

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

fromKqed
1 week ago
SF politics

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
#death-penalty
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago
Law

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

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US justice department to allow firing squads as federal death penalty method

The US Justice Department is reinstating the federal death penalty, including firing squads and a specific lethal injection protocol.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

The Trump Admin Is Bringing Back Firing Squads like It's 1890

The federal government is reinstating the death penalty using firing squads alongside other methods for federal crimes.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
6 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
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

'Glassdoor for Judges' Celebrates Its Second Birthday - Above the Law

The Clerkships Database provides essential feedback on judges, helping law students avoid negative clerkship experiences.
fromDefector
1 week ago

A Year After The Corrections Officer Strike, New York Is Still Failing Its Incarcerated Population | Defector

The HALT Act mandates prisoners receive seven hours of congregate time outside our cells each day and limits excessive use of solitary confinement.
NYC parents
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days 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.
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
fromMission Local
6 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
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Justice Department makes it easier to deport those with DACA status

The Trump administration is making it easier to deport DACA recipients, weakening protections for many immigrants.
SF parents
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Tory Lanez Sues California Prison System Over Inmate Stabbing

Tory Lanez is suing the California Department of Corrections for $100 million after being stabbed 16 times by a fellow inmate.
fromFortune
1 day ago

Prosecutors used rap lyrics to help sentence a man to death in Texas. That strategy is more common than you may think | Fortune

"It denies rap music the status of art. It is characterized as autobiography," said Erik Nielson, co-author of the book "Rap on Trial." "It really does speak to underlying assumptions that some people have about young men of color - and that's almost exclusively who this practice targets - that they aren't sophisticated enough to engage in various literary devices. That there isn't metaphor here."
Law
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Connecting the bench with the bar': Brooklyn Bar Association holds Judiciary Night | amNewYork

The Brooklyn Bar Association's Judiciary Night fosters connections between judges and attorneys to enhance legal practice and reduce courtroom stress.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.24.26 - Above the Law

The Justice Department has charged a soldier who allegedly made $400,000 by betting on the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, raising eyebrows over the integrity of such financial activities.
Law
Brooklyn
fromLong Island, NY Patch
2 days ago

6 Charged After String Of Violent Carjackings, Shooting, LI Robbery: Feds

Six men charged in a federal indictment for a violent spree of carjackings and home invasion across Queens, Brooklyn, and Suffolk County.
Law
fromKqed
2 days 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.
#asylum-seekers
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump to again end legal status of people who entered US with CBP One app

Trump administration plans to end temporary legal status for asylum seekers who used the CBP One app, despite previous court rulings against such actions.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump to again end legal status of people who entered US with CBP One app

Trump administration plans to end temporary legal status for asylum seekers who used the CBP One app, despite previous court rulings against such actions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
#rikers-island
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

City Council committee visit to Rikers Island focuses on treatment of incarcerated moms at troubled facility | amNewYork

New York City Council members toured Rikers Island to assess conditions and advocate for reforms, emphasizing transparency, dignity, and the eventual closure of the facility.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Man dies in custody at Rikers Island jail, officials say

A 39-year-old man died in custody at Rikers Island, prompting calls for accountability and the urgent need to close the facility.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

City Council committee visit to Rikers Island focuses on treatment of incarcerated moms at troubled facility | amNewYork

New York City Council members toured Rikers Island to assess conditions and advocate for reforms, emphasizing transparency, dignity, and the eventual closure of the facility.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Man dies in custody at Rikers Island jail, officials say

A 39-year-old man died in custody at Rikers Island, prompting calls for accountability and the urgent need to close the facility.
#california-law
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days 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.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear some form of ID

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court due to constitutional concerns.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Law requiring ICE agents to show identification struck down by 9th Circuit

California law requiring federal officers to show ID was struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for violating federal authority.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days 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.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear some form of ID

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court due to constitutional concerns.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Law requiring ICE agents to show identification struck down by 9th Circuit

California law requiring federal officers to show ID was struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for violating federal authority.
fromAbove the Law
3 days 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
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

ICE detention center expansion sparks national protest

Demonstrators oppose immigration enforcement and demand transparency and community consent for detention plans amid ICE's expansion efforts.
Law
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

That California Ban on Masked ICE Agents Just Got Struck Down

California's law banning masks for federal agents violates the Supremacy Clause, as states cannot regulate federal agency operations.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

amNewYork Law The Docket: Meet the new New York State Bar Association executive director | amNewYork

Kathy Suchocki stated, 'Managing the largest voluntary state bar association in the nation is an extraordinary opportunity. I thank President Sweet, the working group and the Executive Committee for the faith they have placed in me.'
Law
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump administration pushes DoJ to pursue denaturalization cases report

The Trump administration is initiating denaturalization cases against 384 foreign-born US citizens, targeting those who illegally obtained citizenship.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.22.26 - Above the Law

DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for allegedly funding infiltration of hate groups.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 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.
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 days ago

Todd Blanche's Weird Double Standard Protects Sex Traffickers and Racists - emptywheel

Todd Blanche and Kash Patel indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center for wire fraud, false representations, and conspiracy to money launder.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.20.26 - Above the Law

The Supreme Court's shadow docket reflects John Roberts' prioritization of personal interests over legal precedent.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 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.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.
#immigration-detention
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

A flood of habeas corpus petitions challenges Trump's mass detention of immigrants

Habeas corpus petitions have become the primary legal strategy for challenging unprecedented immigration detention policies, with over 24,000 cases filed since January of last year.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

A flood of habeas corpus petitions challenges Trump's mass detention of immigrants

Habeas corpus petitions have become the primary legal strategy for challenging unprecedented immigration detention policies, with over 24,000 cases filed since January of last year.
#prison-reform
US news
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Criminal-Justice Activist's Baffling Crime

Prison-reform activist Alexander Friedmann was arrested for secretly smuggling weapons and tools into Nashville's new jail during construction, despite his prominent reputation in criminal-justice reform circles.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

New York Courts unveils program to help inmates find representation to sue the state | amNewYork

New York's court system is launching a pilot program connecting incarcerated people with lawyers to pursue civil claims against the state, addressing the barrier of self-representation without legal resources.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Screen the guards: Albany ponders prison bills

New York proposes random full-body scanner screening for corrections officers entering state prisons to reduce contraband, while also allowing visitor re-evaluation instead of immediate rejection when scanners detect suspected contraband.
US politics
fromNew York Daily News
4 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.
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.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Immigrants Have Filed Over 18,000 Cases Challenging Legality of Their Detention

Mass deportation policies triggered over 18,000 federal habeas petitions, with immigrants filing more than 200 such cases daily, concentrated in California and Texas.
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