IBAHRI Raises Alarm over Alleged Human Rights Violations by ICE
The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute has warned of escalating incidents of alleged human rights violations by public authorities in the US,... Read more.
NAACP Condemns Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections as Assault on Democracy
The NAACP has strongly criticized President Donald Trump for suggesting the federal government should "nationalize" elections, warning that such statements pose... Read more.
ICE Detentions of Noncriminal Latinos Soared under Trump, UCLA Study Shows
The UCLA study found that during the second Trump administration, immigration detention policies were expanded and disproportionately targeted noncriminal, law-abiding... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Attorney Switch in DUI Case, Sparks Heated Courtroom Exchange
Judge William S. Zidbeck denied a request by a new attorney to assume representation of an accused DUI driver who was not present in court, prompting a heated exchange... Read more.
Newsom and Bonta Pledge to Hold Federal Agents Accountable for Crimes in CA
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Gov. Gavin Newsom issued guidance to state and local law enforcement agencies to investigate state law crimes committed... Read more.
Judge Rules ICE’s Warrantless Home Entries Unconstitutional
Federal immigration officers are now asserting new authority to forcibly enter homes without a warrant signed by a judge, despite a federal judge ruling such conduct... Read more.
Newsom Urged to Halt Death Penalty as State Marks 20 Years Since an Execution
Civil rights advocates are urging California to make Clarence Ray Allen's execution the last by permanently ending the state's death penalty, citing its high cost... Read more.
Housing Authority Sued for Failing to Release Section 8 Voucher Records
The ACLU Foundation of Southern California and the Law Office of Peter Bibring filed a lawsuit against the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles for withholding... Read more.
Supreme Court Ruling Opens New Path for Federal Prisoners to Contest Sentences
The Supreme Court's decision in Bowe v. United States opens a path for federal prisoners to challenge unlawful convictions and sentences, as lower courts had previously... Read more.