Trump’s Claim that 2% of Americans Account for Nearly All Crime Draws Counterarguments
President Donald Trump's assertion that 2% of the U.S. population accounts for the majority of crime has drawn counterarguments from analysts, who contend the claim... Read more.
Invasive Strip Searches Inflict Trauma, Deemed Tool of Abuse in Women’s Prisons
Incarcerated women and advocates report that invasive strip searches in U.S. correctional facilities inflict significant psychological trauma and facilitate gender-based... Read more.
Minnesota Sues Texas over Extradition of Former ICE Agent Charged in Minneapolis Shooting
Minnesota authorities are seeking the extradition of former Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro, who faces charges in Hennepin County for... Read more.
Jeremy Williams Execution Sparks Debate on Mental Health in Death Penalty Cases
Alabama executed 41-year-old Jeremy Williams by lethal injection on August 13, following his guilty plea to capital murder and subsequent decision to forgo legal... Read more.
Immigrant Rights Group Issues Rare Travel Warning as Airport Detentions Rise
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) issued a travel advisory this week, citing heightened immigration enforcement activity at domestic airports nationwide... Read more.
Madison Police Chief Highlights Lack of Body Cameras in Viral Shooting Case
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has called for a swift, transparent, and independent investigation into the fatal police shooting of Corey Ruiz, a Black man killed... Read more.
Defense Says Florida Chose Speed over Science in Rescheduled Duckett Execution
Attorneys representing death row prisoner James Duckett contend that Florida is proceeding with his July 28 execution following state officials' selection of DNA... Read more.
Sunnyvale Family Sues ICE, Private Prison Companies over Alleged Beating and Medical Neglect
A federal lawsuit filed by a Sunnyvale family alleges Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers employed excessive force during an arrest witnessed by the... Read more.
Trump Border Wall and ICE Expansion Illustrate Long-Term Shift in U.S. Immigration Enforcement
Border enforcement agencies have experienced augmented funding and political support, notwithstanding persistent public debate. This trend included the Trump administration's... Read more.
Sacramento Grand Jury: Late-Night Jail Releases Still Pose Safety Risks
A Sacramento County Grand Jury report indicated a reduction in late-night releases from the Sacramento Main Jail since prior investigations, though it underscored... Read more.