Symposium Explores Social Media’s Role in Community Violence
The University of Maryland's Violence Reduction Center hosted a symposium to examine the connection between social media and community violence, bringing together... Read more.
Man Held in ICE Custody Sues for Unlawful Indefinite Detention
Semere Gherezgiher has filed a lawsuit seeking release from indefinite detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging that his detention violates... Read more.
Execution of Kendrick Simpson in Oklahoma Draws Criticism from Advocacy Groups
Kendrick Simpson was executed by lethal injection in Oklahoma on Thursday, prompting protests and renewed criticism of capital punishment from advocacy groups, despite... Read more.
Jury Acquits Man Accused of Assaulting Federal Agent During Protest
Federal Public Defenders Rebecca Abel and Kyra Nickell successfully defended a client accused of assaulting a federal law enforcement officer during an immigration... Read more.
Cato Institute: Supreme Court Ruling on Chicago National Guard Skirts Key Issue
The Supreme Court declined to reject a lower court ruling that prevented the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard in Chicago, raising questions... Read more.
Court Watch: Yolo County Judge Approves Mental Health Diversion over Prosecution Objections
A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted a mental health diversion motion for an accused facing assault charges, despite objections from the prosecution and a... Read more.
Court Watch: Mental Health Diversion Approved for Accused Facing Assault Charges
A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted a motion for mental health diversion, rejecting prosecution arguments that the absence of an immediate treatment placement... Read more.