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#immigration
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days 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.
SF parents
fromTruthout
4 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.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
12 hours 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
2 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.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

The Spanish citizen forgotten by everyone at an ICE center: I am literally abandoned, as if I don't exist'

Miguel Barreno Lopez, a Spanish citizen, remains detained by ICE for six months despite a judge approving his voluntary departure to Spain.
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 MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about detention conditions and oversight.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days 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.
SF parents
fromTruthout
4 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
fromKqed
1 day 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.
#california
California
fromKqed
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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.
California
fromKqed
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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.
#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
1 day 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.
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
1 day 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.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
6 hours ago

Saturday Links: New ICE Detention Center Operated By GEO Group Opens In Central Valley

A new 700-bed ICE detention facility has opened in McFarland, California, marking the second such facility in the state since President Trump took office.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

ICE planning facility for children and families on Pfas-contaminated site

A detention facility for families is planned on a highly contaminated site in Louisiana, raising significant health concerns due to toxic chemicals.
SF parents
fromSlate Magazine
11 hours ago

This Month's Twin Tragedies in Louisiana and Virginia Could Have Been Prevented

Domestic violence is a predictable pattern that institutions fail to address, leading to catastrophic consequences for women and children.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Criminalisation of climate protesters in UK is counterproductive, research finds

Criminalizing climate protests in the UK increases activist determination and may lead to more disruptive actions.
fromTruthout
2 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
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

He raped young men & infected them with HIV. Now he's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Adam Hall was convicted of transmitting HIV and raping multiple young men, receiving a minimum 23-year life sentence.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Good Morning, News: Senate Republicans Push ICE Funding, City Councilors Protest NDA Pressure, and More 'Will They Won't They' Ceasefire - Portland Mercury

Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget deficit, considering school closures and has received no emergency funding from state legislators.
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.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Officers called out serious problems at firearms training facility; LAPD retaliated, jury finds

These officers bravely spoke out not just for their own rights, but for the safety of the public and their fellow officers. In return, they were subjected to egregious retaliation simply because they reported misconduct and unsafe working conditions.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
3 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
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

National scandal' as ministers U-turn on lifesaving plans for overcrowded prisons

Prison fire safety measures remain inadequate, risking lives as automatic detectors are still not installed in many cells, including Clare Dupree's.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup travel advisory'

Travel advisory issued for 2026 FIFA World Cup due to deteriorating human rights in the US.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Migrants struggle back across Latin America after Trump shuts asylum door: It's hard to know what to do'

Torres fled Venezuela in 2018, seeking a stable life in Latin America. His journey took him through nine countries, facing numerous hardships along the way.
Miami Marlins
Education
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

With Portland Public Schools' Budget in Peril, All Eyes Are on the State - Portland Mercury

Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget shortfall, highlighting systemic funding failures in Oregon's education system.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Workers detained by ICE at Allston Car Wash allege civil rights violations in new complaint

"The trauma of that day continues to affect every aspect of my life," José Pablo Henriquez Sagastume, a 20-year-old Allston Car Wash worker who was detained that day, said in a statement. "We were just doing our jobs when armed officers surrounded us and treated us like criminals. No one cared who we were. No one asked anything before grabbing me."
Boston
fromsfist.com
4 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
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Oregon to pay $295K to trans woman imprisoned until 2049

Oregon officials settled a lawsuit for $295,000 after a transgender woman faced abuse in a men's prison.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Nation
5 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
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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 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.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Oregon to pay $295K to trans woman imprisoned until 2049

Oregon officials settled a lawsuit for $295,000 after a transgender woman faced abuse in a men's prison.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Nation
5 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
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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 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.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 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.
Arts
fromTruthout
6 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.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
14 hours 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
fromPadailypost
1 day 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.
#asylum
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Court blocks Trump's executive order suspending asylum access

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access, affirming the right to apply for asylum at the border.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Court blocks Trump's executive order suspending asylum access

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access, affirming the right to apply for asylum at the border.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
SF politics
from48 hills
1 day ago

The brutal Lurie budget: Cuts for everyone except the cops and the very rich - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie's budget cuts disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color, with significant reductions in essential services.
#immigration-enforcement
fromKqed
2 days ago
Social justice

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
California

ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates

Federal agents arrested individuals outside a courthouse, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and due process violations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
US politics

The federal agents deployed in Trump's immigration crackdown visualized

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement escalates in Minneapolis, marking a significant operation that impacts families and communities across the US.
Social justice
fromKqed
2 days ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
US politics
fromAxios
1 day 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.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates

Federal agents arrested individuals outside a courthouse, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and due process violations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The federal agents deployed in Trump's immigration crackdown visualized

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement escalates in Minneapolis, marking a significant operation that impacts families and communities across the US.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
3 days ago

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 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
4 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.
Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

FedSoc Event Meant To Sanewash DHS Abducting People Made Harder By Protesters Making A Big Fuss About Racial Profiling - Above the Law

Politeness in discourse is biased, favoring certain viewpoints while punishing others, as seen in recent campus protests against right-wing speakers.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

A child lost her dad in the Key Bridge collapse. Now, DHS wants to deport her mother

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in 2024 highlighted the vulnerabilities of immigrant labor and led to changes in immigration policy.
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
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
5 days ago

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

Hector Sierra, 51, was arrested for fare evasion and possession of a controlled substance. He fell ill while in custody and was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Brooklyn
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.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days 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.
fromKqed
3 days ago

California's Ban on Masked Immigration Agents Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court | KQED

"If a state law directly regulates the conduct of the United States, it is void irrespective of whether the regulated activities are essential to federal functions or operations, and irrespective of the degree to which the state law interferes with federal functions or operations."
Law
US politics
fromTruthout
11 hours ago

As Opposition Grows, Oklahoma Organizers Share How They Halted an ICE Warehouse

Opposition to ICE detention centers is growing, with grassroots mobilizations successfully halting proposals in various locations across the U.S.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours 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.
#ice
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Why Do the Democrats Keep Expanding the Institutions They Claim to Oppose?

Public outrage over ICE violence has diminished, while deportation operations continue unabated, highlighting a failure to address systemic issues.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Why Do the Democrats Keep Expanding the Institutions They Claim to Oppose?

Public outrage over ICE violence has diminished, while deportation operations continue unabated, highlighting a failure to address systemic issues.
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.
#asylum-seekers
fromCity Limits
1 day ago
US politics

Federal Proposal Would Make It Nearly Impossible for Immigrants Seeking Asylum to Work Legally, Advocates Say

US politics
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Federal Proposal Would Make It Nearly Impossible for Immigrants Seeking Asylum to Work Legally, Advocates Say

The proposed rule extends work permit waiting times for asylum seekers, potentially delaying authorization for years and worsening existing backlogs.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
#death-penalty
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

The GOP's Dilemma: Pass ICE Funding Now or Make Bill Even Worse

Senate passed a $70 billion budget resolution for immigration enforcement, setting up a reconciliation bill amid Republican divisions.
#budget-resolution
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Senate GOP is kickstarting budget reconciliation to fund ICE. Here's how that works.

Senate Republicans introduced a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement agencies amid a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Senate Republicans clear go-it-alone path for ICE funding

Republicans prioritize funding for immigration enforcement over expanding social programs in the budget resolution.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Senate GOP is kickstarting budget reconciliation to fund ICE. Here's how that works.

Senate Republicans introduced a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement agencies amid a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Senate Republicans clear go-it-alone path for ICE funding

Republicans prioritize funding for immigration enforcement over expanding social programs in the budget resolution.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Senate passes $70bn funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol

Senate advances plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security with a 50-48 vote, funding immigration enforcement despite Democratic opposition.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

These Women Exposed Prison Sexual Abuse. Now ICE Wants to Deport Them.

At Dublin, she had been sexually harassed and verbally abused by an officer, physically assaulted by another, witnessed other officers sexually abusing women, and been subjected to retaliation. Before her arrest, Cristal had been a long-time permanent resident of the U.S. Her conviction for drugs invalidated her green card, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a final removal order based on her felony conviction.
NYC LGBT
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Arizona GOP Bill Permits Prison Sentences for Protesters Who Damage Property

Arizona lawmakers propose stricter riot laws, allowing harsher penalties for protesters damaging property.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 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
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

DOJ's Own Watchdog Is Investigating How The Department Handled The Epstein Files

The Justice Department is under investigation for its handling of Epstein files and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Deportation Flights Increase in San Diego Under Trump Administration | KQED

MCAS Miramar serves as a hub for various flights, including ICE, while legislation aims to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages.
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.
Law
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