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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.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days 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.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 hours ago

New Mexico Becomes the Latest State to End Cooperation With ICE Under New Law

Grassroots coalitions are advancing legislation to sever ties with ICE in response to aggressive deportation policies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days 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.
#lapd
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

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

LAPD retaliated against four officers for raising safety concerns, resulting in a nearly $15 million jury award for the officers.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

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

LAPD retaliated against four officers for raising safety concerns, resulting in a nearly $15 million jury award for the officers.
#southern-poverty-law-center
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Joy Reid Goes Off On Trump DOJ Over Absolutely Insane' SPLC Indictment

The indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center by Trump's Justice Department is criticized as politically motivated and unfounded.
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges

The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud charges for allegedly misusing funds intended to combat extremism.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Joy Reid Goes Off On Trump DOJ Over Absolutely Insane' SPLC Indictment

The indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center by Trump's Justice Department is criticized as politically motivated and unfounded.
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges

The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud charges for allegedly misusing funds intended to combat extremism.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

To win in 2028, Democrats must embrace justice not shy away from it | Steve Philips

Fighting for justice and equality is essential for Democrats to win in the current political climate.
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.
#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.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

U.S. Department of Education reopens investigation into LAUSD's Black student achievement program

Federal education officials are investigating LAUSD's Black Student Achievement Plan for potential race-based discrimination after a complaint from a conservative watchdog group.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 day 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.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

LGBTQ+ advocates sue over Maine ballot initiative: The signatures are invalid! - LGBTQ Nation

Maine residents are suing to invalidate signatures for an anti-trans referendum on the ballot, claiming many are invalid or duplicate.
SF politics
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

Who's Fooling Whom? How the SPLC Indictment Works - emptywheel

The indictment includes charges of wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy related to SPLC's financial practices.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

'Unacceptable': Mamdani Condemns Super Speeder Cop, But Won't Commit to Action - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani condemned officer Giovansanti's traffic violations but did not commit to disciplinary action.
SF parents
fromemptywheel
2 days ago

Kash Patel Just Invited SPLC To Demonstrate Their Importance (and His Negligence) - emptywheel

Desmond Holly's shooting at Evergreen High School received minimal media attention despite prior warnings to the FBI about his radicalization.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 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.
#discrimination
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
SF LGBT

Black trans woman says gay bar tried kicking her out in act of discrimination: "Literally shaking" - LGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Black trans woman says gay bar tried kicking her out in act of discrimination: "Literally shaking" - LGBTQ Nation

A Black transgender woman experienced discrimination at a Detroit gay bar, claiming hostility from staff and a lack of support from management.
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.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Former London Pride boss admits contempt of court

Christopher Joell-Deshields admitted that he acted in contempt of the court, failing to deliver up various documents, a WeWork pass, and a SIM card belonging to Pride in London.
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.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Judge says city must pause plans to open East Village homeless intake center after local residents file suit | amNewYork

The city cannot open the East Village homeless men's intake center until at least May 7 due to a lawsuit from residents.
fromBoston.com
4 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
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.
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
#civil-rights
Social justice
fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago

Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fights

Civil rights leaders are mobilizing to support the Southern Poverty Law Center amid heightened legal scrutiny from the Trump administration.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
3 days ago

SCSJ Responds to SPLC Indictment: We Will Not Be Silenced

The federal indictment of SPLC is seen as an attempt to silence civil rights organizations.
Social justice
fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago

Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fights

Civil rights leaders are mobilizing to support the Southern Poverty Law Center amid heightened legal scrutiny from the Trump administration.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
3 days ago

SCSJ Responds to SPLC Indictment: We Will Not Be Silenced

The federal indictment of SPLC is seen as an attempt to silence civil rights organizations.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I saw the backlash coming': civil rights activist Kimberle Crenshaw on America and race

Federal actions have targeted critical race theory and DEI initiatives, erasing decades of Kimberle Crenshaw's work on intersectionality and systemic racism.
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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Justice Department's SPLC Indictment Just Got Dumber, Which Seemed Impossible - Above the Law

The DOJ's indictment of the SPLC is based on a flawed understanding of the organization's practices and misapplies legal statutes.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Anti-trans bathroom bills are the New Jim Crow - LGBTQ Nation

Anti-transgender legislation is reshaping public restroom access, drawing parallels to historical segregation and impacting various gender identities.
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.
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC politics

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

New York City
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out about "deeply disturbing, unacceptable" Brooklyn arrest

NYPD's Narcotics Unit faces a 90-day review after a violent arrest video raises serious concerns about practices and accountability.
fromCbsnews
6 days ago
New York City

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.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 week ago
NYC politics

Bombshell lawsuit alleges KKK image, racist messages appear in NYPD group chat

A former NYPD detective sues NYC, alleging racism and a toxic culture in the narcotics unit, supported by disturbing group chat evidence.
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
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out about "deeply disturbing, unacceptable" Brooklyn arrest

NYPD's Narcotics Unit faces a 90-day review after a violent arrest video raises serious concerns about practices and accountability.
New York City
fromCbsnews
6 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.
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 week ago

Bombshell lawsuit alleges KKK image, racist messages appear in NYPD group chat

A former NYPD detective sues NYC, alleging racism and a toxic culture in the narcotics unit, supported by disturbing group chat evidence.
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
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
#police-shooting
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Daughters of homeless man killed by Tustin police are awarded $17 million. City calls shooting justified

A jury awarded $17 million to the daughters of Luis Manuel Garcia, ruling his shooting by police was excessive and unreasonable.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Daughters of homeless man killed by Tustin police are awarded $17 million. City calls shooting justified

A jury awarded $17 million to the daughters of Luis Manuel Garcia, ruling his shooting by police was excessive and unreasonable.
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans woman wins $295K after suing state for housing her in male prison - LGBTQ Nation

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

Trans woman wins $295K after suing state for housing her in male prison - LGBTQ Nation

Oregon settled a lawsuit for $295,000 after a transgender woman faced abuse in a men's prison.
Social justice
fromAxios
1 day ago

Multiracial Americans are surging. But data erases them

The multiracial population in the U.S. grew significantly from 2010 to 2020, with implications for how race is measured and understood.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 day 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.
#ice
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

New York's Latino Communities 'Under Siege' by ICE's Racial Profiling, Lawsuit Says

ICE agents are accused of racially profiling and unlawfully arresting Latino individuals in New York.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week 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.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

New York's Latino Communities 'Under Siege' by ICE's Racial Profiling, Lawsuit Says

ICE agents are accused of racially profiling and unlawfully arresting Latino individuals in New York.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week 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.
NYC politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Shocking video shows police throwing gay city councilman to the ground during protest - LGBTQ Nation

New York City Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, facing charges for obstructing government administration.
California
fromKqed
3 days ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing cases against the Diocese of Oakland.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days 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
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Report details missing, murdered Indigenous people in San Jose - San Jose Spotlight

Generational trauma from colonization and violence against Indigenous people in the U.S. is quantified in a report on Bay Area Native communities.
#justice-department
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight

The Justice Department seeks to oversee attorney discipline, raising concerns about accountability and independence in legal ethics.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.24.26 - Above the Law

Justice Department charges a soldier for profiting from betting on Maduro's capture amid concerns over oil market manipulation.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Adams says Mamdani admin shouldn't have moved to drop him in sexual assault case, demands city pay for new private attorney | amNewYork

The city should pay for Eric Adams' private attorney after improperly stopping representation in his sexual assault suit, according to his new lawyer.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

10 social workers on leave in Baby Jaxon case as NAACP files complaint against Santa Clara Co.

Ten social workers are on leave amid investigations into the death of two-year-old Baby Jaxon, raising concerns about child welfare practices in Santa Clara County.
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
#immigration-enforcement
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Latino New Yorkers file lawsuit alleging racial profiling by Trump immigration agents

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.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Latino New Yorkers file lawsuit alleging racial profiling by Trump immigration agents

The Trump administration is accused of targeting individuals for immigration enforcement based on race and ethnicity, violating their rights.
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.
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.
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Abuse survivors unsatisfied after human rights tribunal settlement comes with NDA | CBC News

A woman alleges gender discrimination by York Regional Police, claiming they mishandled her report of historical sexual abuse.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

To Protect And Swerve: NYPD Cop Has 547 Speeding Tickets Yet Remains On The Force - Streetsblog New York City

James Giovansanti, a NYPD officer, has received 187 traffic tickets in 2025, making him a significant danger to public safety.
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
2 days ago

Companies Are Quietly Killing Their Law Firm Diversity Mandates - Above the Law

Corporate America is retracting diversity commitments to law firms, undermining progress in the legal profession.
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
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 week ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
#california-law
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.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 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.
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.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 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
fromBoston.com
2 days 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.
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.
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.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Black children in England and Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers report

Black children in England and Wales are disproportionately strip-searched by police compared to white children, highlighting severe racial disparities.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 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.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

We asked what repairing the harm of enslavement would look like. This is what we found

Living in a constrained environment reflects the ongoing impact of historical injustices and the struggle for dignity and self-worth.
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
Law
fromThe Nation
4 days 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.
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
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

A USC student was shot and blinded by a DHS officer during a protest, prompting a federal civil rights lawsuit against the agency.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

$35 Million Racial Discrimination Suit Against Troutman Pepper Ends In Settlement - Above the Law

Troutman Pepper settled a racial discrimination lawsuit with former associate Gita Sankano, who alleged dehumanizing treatment and wrongful termination.
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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