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Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Brooklyn woman who died in police custody had been hospitalized twice hours before succumbing: sources | amNewYork

Zamiqua Miller, 33, died in Central Booking after being hospitalized twice for illness days prior to her death.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
13 hours 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.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Brooklyn woman who died in police custody had been hospitalized twice hours before succumbing: sources | amNewYork

Zamiqua Miller, 33, died in Central Booking after being hospitalized twice for illness days prior to her death.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
13 hours 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.
MMA
fromSherdog
21 minutes ago

Daniel Rodriguez recounts time in Mexican jail: 'It's the worst possible situation'

Daniel Rodriguez spent eight months in a Mexican jail for marijuana possession, facing challenges with food and the judicial system during his incarceration.
NYC politics
fromwww.foxnews.com
1 day ago

Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman plans to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for the death of a fleeing suspect, calling the sentence unjust.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Little progress' in stopping drug drones at HMP Manchester, watchdog says

HMP Manchester struggles with drug delivery and violence, prompting urgent intervention demands from prison inspectors.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
12 hours ago

State Police Lt. who oversaw Karen Read investigation retires

Brian Tully, who oversaw the controversial Karen Read murder investigation, has retired from the Massachusetts State Police.
#mental-health
fromwww.amny.com
10 hours ago
Healthcare

AG demands reforms at NY-Presbyterian after investigation reveals mental health patients left without permission | amNewYork

Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
10 hours ago

AG demands reforms at NY-Presbyterian after investigation reveals mental health patients left without permission | amNewYork

NewYork-Presbyterian must reform mental healthcare protocols and pay a $500,000 penalty after failing to protect vulnerable patients.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
#ice
fromTruthout
3 days ago
Social justice

Judge's Order for "Alligator Alcatraz" May Shape Legal Access at Other ICE Jails

US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 hours ago

Man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County arrested by FBI after being discharged from hospital: attorney

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was arrested by the FBI after being shot by ICE agents during an enforcement stop in California.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Video of an ICE shooting shattered the agency's story. Will it usher in accountability?

Surveillance footage undermines ICE's claims of a violent altercation during a deportation attempt in Minneapolis, raising concerns about the agency's use of force.
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Judge's Order for "Alligator Alcatraz" May Shape Legal Access at Other ICE Jails

Demonstrators protest against ICE and demand closure of the Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Florida.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
#immigration
fromJezebel
2 days ago
World news

The U.S. Randomly Deported Four Men to Africa. It's Taken Them 9 Months of Fighting to Get a Local Lawyer.

fromJezebel
2 days ago
NYC parents

Canadian Mother Detained With Autistic Child Says Families at ICE's Dilley Center Are 'Suffering Greatly'

Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
10 hours ago

Trump Administration Fires Judges Who Blocked Deportations of Ozturk, Mahdawi

The Trump administration has fired over 100 immigration judges to expedite deportations, targeting pro-Palestine advocates and reshaping federal immigration courts.
NYC politics
fromURL Media
3 days 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.
World news
fromJezebel
2 days ago

The U.S. Randomly Deported Four Men to Africa. It's Taken Them 9 Months of Fighting to Get a Local Lawyer.

Third country deportations are costly, cruel, and often pointless, leading to further complications for deportees.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Canadian Mother Detained With Autistic Child Says Families at ICE's Dilley Center Are 'Suffering Greatly'

Tania Warner's detention in Texas with her autistic daughter highlights severe issues in the treatment of detainees and violations of due process.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
10 hours ago

Trump Administration Fires Judges Who Blocked Deportations of Ozturk, Mahdawi

The Trump administration has fired over 100 immigration judges to expedite deportations, targeting pro-Palestine advocates and reshaping federal immigration courts.
NYC politics
fromURL Media
3 days 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.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 day 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.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'They have been quiet and haven't presented any problems' - Martina and Ammi Burke to be released from prison

Martina and Ammi Burke were 'risk assessed' when they were committed to prison and it was decided they would be housed together in a room with no other inmates, despite the overcrowding crisis.
SF parents
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days 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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Sex toys thrown at detention facility in L.A. anti-ICE protest; police declare unlawful assembly

Protesters in Los Angeles against ICE faced police declaring an unlawful assembly due to obstruction and confrontations.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

CSU professor acquitted of assaulting U.S. agents during immigration protest

A professor was acquitted of assaulting federal officers during a protest against an immigration raid, feeling a sense of responsibility to fight the charges.
#human-rights
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Judge renews procedures for 702 surveillance program that could soon lapse

The Trump administration's surveillance program under Section 702 was renewed, but concerns were raised about data filtering tools used by intelligence agencies.
#rikers-island
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Editorial | Rikers Island closure plan becomes an island of uncertainty | amNewYork

New York City struggles to meet the 2027 deadline for closing Rikers Island due to incomplete community-based jail plans and rising inmate population.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Mayor Mamdani opens new Bellevue Hospital unit for Rikers detainees

A new $241 million unit at Bellevue Hospital will house Rikers Island detainees with serious medical needs, improving care and supporting jail closure efforts.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 weeks 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.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Editorial | Rikers Island closure plan becomes an island of uncertainty | amNewYork

New York City struggles to meet the 2027 deadline for closing Rikers Island due to incomplete community-based jail plans and rising inmate population.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Mayor Mamdani opens new Bellevue Hospital unit for Rikers detainees

A new $241 million unit at Bellevue Hospital will house Rikers Island detainees with serious medical needs, improving care and supporting jail closure efforts.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 weeks 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.
Toronto startup
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Tech support chap's boss got him out of jail to finish a job

A tech support employee was detained in Mexico due to visa issues, highlighting the importance of understanding travel regulations for international assignments.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Treat jailed drug dealers like radical extremists, says prisons watchdog

Jailed drug dealers should be isolated and managed assertively to reduce violence and chaos in prisons.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Texas court overturns sentence for man on death row for nearly 50 years

The Texas court overturned Clarence Curtis Jordan's death sentence due to his intellectual disabilities and lack of legal representation for decades.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Family of Stephenson King Jr., the man killed by Boston police officer now charged with manslaughter, demands transparency

Family of Stephenson King Jr. demands release of body-camera footage following his fatal shooting by a Boston police officer.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Criminal wannabes even more dangerous than the pros

Ransomware is a significant current threat, targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare, causing immediate harm and financial losses.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

'Ketamine queen' faces prison for selling drug that killed Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distribution of ketamine, and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
SOMA, SF
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
MMA
fromCageside Press
4 hours ago

Daniel Rodriguez Opens Up About Months Spent in Mexican Prison

Daniel Rodriguez spent eight months in a Tijuana jail after being caught with an ounce of weed while crossing the border.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 week 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

Federal investigations into three shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis are stagnant, with little cooperation from federal authorities.
#ice-detention
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Wants to Cram 5,000 Detainees In Your Local Empty Warehouse. That's Fine, Right?

NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Wants to Cram 5,000 Detainees In Your Local Empty Warehouse. That's Fine, Right?

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Unexplained death after Inglewood traffic stop sparks outcry, calls for police body cameras

Bryan Bostic died after a police stop, prompting calls for an independent investigation due to lack of information from authorities.
#nypd
fromNew York Post
4 days ago
Law

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

Family of NJ man shot by NYPD wants time with Mamdani to talk about injuries, police reform | amNewYork

fromGothamist
4 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter after killing a man during a drug bust.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows increased openness to the NYPD's gang database, acknowledging reforms while moving away from his previous stance to abolish it.
Law
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

A former NYPD sergeant received a 3-to-9 year prison sentence for killing a fleeing drug suspect, marking a significant case in law enforcement.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Family of NJ man shot by NYPD wants time with Mamdani to talk about injuries, police reform | amNewYork

Kishan Patel's family seeks police reform and an apology from the NYPD after his shooting by an officer during a road rage incident.
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
fromGothamist
4 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

NYC politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows increased openness to the NYPD's gang database, acknowledging reforms while moving away from his previous stance to abolish it.
SF parents
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Mamdani confirms probe of probation chief after lawsuit alleges firing over DOI complaint tied to alleged relationship

Allegations against probation commissioner Sharun Goodwin are under investigation following a lawsuit from a former investigator claiming wrongful termination.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

The hacking group appears to have exploited vulnerabilities in a system used by the Los Angeles city attorney's office, enabling the group to make off with nearly 340,000 files.
Los Angeles
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

DOJ will investigate California & Maine over trans inmates in women's prisons - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump Administration is investigating transgender women in women's prisons, citing safety and constitutional rights ahead of the mid-term elections.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor opens Bellevue medical outpost for Rikers detainees, saying it's a step toward closing the jail | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a new medical unit at Bellevue Hospital, marking progress towards closing Rikers Island and improving care for detainees.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
2 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.
#asylum-seekers
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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 news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

ICE doubled its use of ankle monitors for legal immigrants in the past year: A very harmful phenomenon'

Ankle monitors for asylum seekers have increased significantly, impacting their lives and employment despite previous compliance with immigration authorities.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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 news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

ICE doubled its use of ankle monitors for legal immigrants in the past year: A very harmful phenomenon'

Ankle monitors for asylum seekers have increased significantly, impacting their lives and employment despite previous compliance with immigration authorities.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

A federal judge is forcing the Trump administration to answer for Renee Good's killing

Federal judge orders release of evidence related to Renee Good's killing by ICE officer, challenging the Trump administration's control over the narrative.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
fromAol
5 days ago
NYC politics

Is NYC a sanctuary city? What Mullins could do to airport Customs here

U.S. airports may lose Customs and Border Patrol officers if located in sanctuary cities, impacting major travel hubs like NYC's LaGuardia and JFK.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is investigating LAUSD's anti-discrimination policies following a lawsuit related to a trans child's death.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl Retiring - Above the Law

Judge Roger Benitez's actions in court raised serious ethical concerns, leading to a formal complaint and a light reprimand before his retirement.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on prisons: sentencing reform has not eased the sense of crisis | Editorial

Prisons in England and Wales face a crisis with high violence, staff shortages, and inadequate reforms, necessitating urgent government action.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Video shows MDC Brooklyn inmates 'fishing' for contraband through window

Inmates at MDC Brooklyn attempted a contraband smuggling scheme using a rope and cellphone instructions from convicted killer Taxstone.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

'Gladiator fight' cases against L.A. juvenile hall staffers are falling apart

Many criminal cases against probation officers in California are collapsing after initial indictments for allowing youth fights in juvenile halls.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands of prisoners in England and Wales at risk of cell fires

The government abandoned its pledge to make all prison cells fire-safe by end of 2027, leaving tens of thousands of prisoners at risk despite knowing for nearly two decades that a quarter of prison places are unsafe.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
2 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ministers announce huge expansion of electronic tagging in England and Wales

England and Wales will implement the largest electronic tagging expansion in British history, tracking tens of thousands of released offenders in real time while focusing intensive supervision on high-risk criminals.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 weeks 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.
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
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

NYC is looking to hire a 'jails czar' to help close Rikers

The high-ranking role comes with a $180,000 to $230,000 salary, the listing states, and "will serve as a trusted advisor to the mayor, first deputy mayor, and the administration's senior leadership on all matters related to the closing of Rikers."
New York City
#in-custody-death-review
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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

9 inmate deaths already this year bring renewed scrutiny of L.A. County jail conditions

Nine people have died inside L.A. County jails so far this year, an alarming number for the Sheriff's Department as it continues to face a lawsuit from the state over the conditions in local lockups. Sheriff's Department officials said they are continuing to make changes, hoping to reduce the number of in-custody deaths and care for an inmate population that is increasingly struggling with medical and mental health issues.
California
#immigration-detention
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