Concerns Rise over ICE Detention Center Expansion under Trump’s Crackdown
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $313 million contract to GardaWorld Federal to convert and operate an immigration detention facility in Surprise,... Read more.
Court Watch: Newly-Employed Indigent Accused Denied Release, Deemed Unable to Follow Court Order
The accused was denied release and bail was set at $5,000 due to his prior record of noncompliance with court orders, despite his indigent circumstances and willingness... Read more.
Court Watch: Elderly Accused Denied Release under Three-Strikes Law
The modern-day implications of California's 1994 "three strikes" law were highlighted in an arraignment of an elderly, wheelchair-bound man facing two new charges,... Read more.
U.S. Prison Reforms Aim to Reduce Recidivism and Improve Conditions
Lawmakers and correctional leaders across the US are advancing reforms to reduce recidivism and improve prison conditions, with efforts including improving health... Read more.
Trump Administration Targets Harvard in Lawsuit over Student Admissions Data
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University seeking access to extensive student admissions data, sparking alarm among legal scholars... Read more.
California Leads Fight to Preserve Birthright Citizenship Rights
California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, with the case... Read more.