CORCA

Pima County Prosecutor Warns CORCA Would Repeat Failures of Laken Riley Act

By David M. GreenwaldJuly 16, 20260 comments

A coalition of more than 130 immigration, civil rights, criminal justice reform, and pro-democracy organizations is urging Senate Democrats to reject the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, or CORCA, warning that the legislation would dramatically expand the Department of Homeland Security’s surveillance authority and Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s role in investigations traditionally handled by state and local law enforcement.

More Than 120 Groups Urge Senate Democrats to Reject CORCA over Expanded DHS Powers

By Holly SorialJuly 12, 20260 comments

A coalition of over 120 criminal justice, immigration, and civil rights organizations, spearheaded by the Vera Institute of Justice, has formally urged Senate Democrats to reject the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). Critics contend the proposed legislation would significantly broaden the surveillance and data-collection authorities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), thereby compromising consumer privacy protections.

Rep. Thompson Defends Vote for Retail Crime Bill Amid Concerns over DHS Surveillance Expansion 

By David M. GreenwaldJuly 6, 20260 comments

The Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), which passed the U.S. House with bipartisan support, is drawing criticism from civil liberties advocates who contend the legislation significantly expands the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) surveillance authority and its role in domestic law enforcement, exceeding its stated purpose of combating retail theft.

Advocacy Groups Denounce $70B for ‘Unchecked’ Immigration Agencies

By Vanguard AdministratorJune 10, 20260 comments

Advocacy organizations have expressed apprehension regarding congressional approval of a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package and the proposed Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) legislation, asserting that both measures would expand the authority of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security, thereby threatening consumer privacy and civil liberties.