The ‘Process Is the Punishment’: New York City’s Criminal Summons System
Black and Hispanic New Yorkers are disproportionately affected by the summons system, which results in high rates of dismissals due to paperwork errors and legally... Read more.
Fentanyl Seizures Soar as California Guard Resumes Full Operations
The California National Guard's specialized narcotics team has seized millions of dollars worth of fentanyl since regaining full strength after President Donald... Read more.
Critics Slam Trump’s D.C. Troop Deployment as Power Grab
Our Revolution criticized President Trump's decision to federalize the D.C. police and deploy National Guard troops as a power grab, while the White House defended... Read more.
Trump’s Head Start Immigration Rule Sparks Outrage from Providers and Parents
A coalition of Head Start providers and parent advocacy groups have filed a motion to amend their lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's efforts to restrict... Read more.
Trump’s Asylum Proclamation Rejected by Court in ACLU-Led Lawsuit
A federal court has blocked President Trump's proclamation to shut down asylum at the border in RAICES v. Noem, reaffirming that the right to seek asylum is a fundamental... Read more.
Trump Administration’s NIH Grant Decision Struck Down by Federal Court
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has praised a federal court ruling striking down the Trump administration's decision to terminate National Institutes of Health... Read more.
San Diego Leaders Condemn ICE Raids with Military-Style Tactics
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at two Italian restaurants in San Diego sparked outrage and tension, leading to the deployment of flash-bang grenades... Read more.
Judge Orders Hearing for Man Accused of Stalking with Psychosis Concerns
A judge has scheduled a hospitalization hearing for a man facing stalking charges who is being held in detention without access to treatment, due to concerns that... Read more.
Federal Judge Criticizes U.S. Attorney’s Office for Rushed Arrest of Mayor Baraka
Federal magistrate judge Andre Espinosa reprimanded the U.S. Attorney's Office for the "hasty arrest" of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for trespassing and the "embarrassing"... Read more.
Court Watch: Vermont Judge’s Decision Sparks Debate on Bail for Mentally Ill Defendant
Judge Timothy C. Doherty struck a $1,000 bail for a homeless woman with mental health challenges, despite her prior record, due to her lack of flight risk and strong... Read more.