Florida Bill Proposing State Intelligence Office Raises Concerns over Surveillance and Civil Liberties
Florida's proposed House Bill 945, which would establish a state-run intelligence office with the authority to scrutinize individuals' political views, has raised... Read more.
Former Rikers Island Incarcerated Man Details Horrific Conditions of Solitary Confinement
Rodney Reid recounts his experience in Rikers Island, describing the brutal conditions he endured during years spent in solitary confinement, which he argues were... Read more.
Trump Administration Attacks on Supreme Court Escalate Tensions between Executive and Judicial Branches
The Trump administration's attacks on the federal judiciary have increased threats to judges, creating a dangerous climate that undermines the independence of the... Read more.
Study Challenges Link Between Longer Sentences and Public Safety
The Sentencing Project's article cites evidence that increasing prison sentences based on criminal history does not improve public safety and disproportionately... Read more.
Federal Compliance with Journalist Protections Questioned in Unsealed Warrant
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has raised concerns about the federal government's compliance with the Privacy Protection Act of 1980 after a search... Read more.
Court Watch: Nursing Student’s DUI Fine Stands Despite Financial Hardship
A Newport Beach judge denied a request to reduce fines for a nursing student who pleaded guilty to DUI, ruling that a payment plan would make the financial penalty... Read more.
Federal Judges Confront DOJ’s Growing Noncompliance Amid Mass Deportation Push
The U.S. Department of Justice has violated court orders in New Jersey more than 50 times, due to the Trump administration's mass deportation expansion, according... Read more.
Former Officer Raises Alarms over ICE’s Abuse of Power
Concerns have been raised over the legality and proportionality of ICE officers' tactics, as footage of their actions shows abuse of power, violation of constitutional... Read more.
Jesse Jackson’s Influence Paved the Way for Obama’s Historic Presidency
Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights activist, left behind a legacy of Black empowerment that helped transform Black political representation in the United States,... Read more.
Court Watch: Orange County Public Defender Challenges Restrictive Protective Order Limits
Deputy Public Defender Kate Robinson objected to a protective order in a DUI injury case, arguing it was too restrictive and prevented her from effectively representing... Read more.