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Advocates Condemn Trump’s State of the Union, Call Mass Deportation Agenda a ‘Direct Attack on Our Democracy’

By Benjamin BorghiFebruary 26, 20262 comments

Advocates for due process have criticized the President’s State of the Union address for using “anti-immigrant fearmongering and misleading claims” to justify policies that undermine constitutional rights, and are calling on Congress to reject additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security and instead invest in proven solutions like legal representation to uphold due process for all.

Vera Institute Launches Platform to Challenge Trump’s Crime Fear Tactics

By Peter WuFebruary 15, 20260 comments

The Vera Institute of Justice released a new platform to counter crime fearmongering, rebuild trust with voters, and deliver safety, while highlighting the importance of investing in schools, jobs, housing, and treatment, and ending the overdose crisis.

ICE Detentions of Noncriminal Latinos Soared under Trump, UCLA Study Shows

By Michelle GarciaJanuary 30, 20260 comments

The UCLA study found that during the second Trump administration, immigration detention policies were expanded and disproportionately targeted noncriminal, law-abiding Latinos, resulting in a sharp increase in deaths in custody and a higher risk of out-of-state relocation for detainees.

NFHA Backs Fed Governor Lisa Cook as Supreme Court Weighs Trump Removal Bid

By Terri InJanuary 28, 20260 comments

The National Fair Housing Alliance has expressed its support for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, urging the Trump administration to partner with her on affordability and other “kitchen table issues” facing Americans, rather than attempting to remove her from office.

MomsRising Urges Senators to Block Expanded ICE, DHS Funding after Minneapolis Shootings

By Remy SwartzJanuary 27, 20267 comments

MomsRising is calling on U.S. senators to refuse any expansion of funding for ICE and DHS and to impose stronger accountability measures after two fatal immigration enforcement shootings in Minneapolis this month.

ICE Missteps Go Viral as FBI Sidelines Minnesota in Renee Good Shooting Investigation

By Somya TalwarJanuary 17, 20260 comments

ICE’s image of professionalism is being eroded by a series of public failures, including a viral video of an agent slipping on ice while chasing protesters and a fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, which has led to a contentious investigation between federal and state authorities.

Grand Juries Become Roadblock for Trump’s Use of Criminal Justice System

By Angelikka FactorJanuary 8, 20260 comments

Grand juries are increasingly refusing to approve indictments in cases tied to controversial Trump administration priorities, reasserting their role as a safeguard against politically motivated prosecutions.

As Deportations Rise, Urban and Rural Communities Feel the Strain

By Owen YoungJanuary 7, 20260 comments

Immigration restrictions have caused a shortage of foreign-trained doctors and nurses in rural West Virginia hospitals, leading to increased pressures on already strained health systems and reduced services for patients.

House Bill Could Jail Doctors Providing Care for Transgender Youth, ACLU Warns

By David GreenwaldDecember 14, 20250 comments

The ACLU is urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to vote against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bill that would criminalize the provision of gender-affirming medical care for transgender people under 18, which the ACLU describes as the most extreme anti-transgender legislation ever considered by Congress.

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Ban

By Jack Wang, Sanjana ReddyDecember 6, 20251 comments

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to President Trump’s birthright citizenship ban, which has been repeatedly blocked by lower courts as unconstitutional, according to the ACLU.

After Shutdown Ends, Critics Say SNAP Was Weaponized, Fueling Poverty and Crime

By Kailyn StandiferNovember 16, 20254 comments

The federal shutdown has ended, but critics warn that the decision to withhold SNAP benefits for millions of people set a dangerous precedent for using food access as political leverage, and that access to food directly impacts public safety.

ACLU Urges Supreme Court to Block Trump’s Troop Deployment in Chicago

By Sarra OsmanNovember 13, 20250 comments

The ACLU and other civil liberties groups are urging the Supreme Court to block President Trump’s attempt to deploy military troops into Chicago, arguing that the move violates long-standing limits on the use of military force against civilians and threatens First Amendment rights.

Report Warns of ‘Thirst for Blood’ As Executions Rise Under Trump and Bondi

By Max LeoneNovember 8, 20250 comments

The United States has seen a surge in executions nationwide, driven by a “federal and state-level thirst for blood” as President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi expand executions, with 41 executions occurring so far this year, the highest number in over a decade.

Man Arrested for Playing ‘Darth Vader’ Theme Behind National Guard Troops Sues D.C. and Ohio Guard Sergeant

By Vanguard AdministratorOctober 27, 20250 comments

A Washington man has filed a federal lawsuit against the District of Columbia, four Metropolitan Police Department officers, and a National Guard Sergeant after being detained and handcuffed for playing the Star Wars “Imperial March” behind National Guard troops patrolling city streets as a peaceful protest.

Ninth Circuit Moves toward En Banc Review in Oregon v. Trump Case over Federalized National Guard

By David GreenwaldOctober 21, 20250 comments

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to reconsider its decision to allow the Trump administration to deploy 200 federalized members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, potentially setting the stage for a landmark constitutional battle that could reach the Supreme Court.

Newsom Signs Law to Bolster Transgender Refuge Amid Increasing Hate Crimes

By Vanguard AdministratorOctober 15, 20251 comments

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills by Senator Scott Wiener, SB 59 and SB 497, expanding California’s legal and privacy protections for transgender people and reinforcing the state’s commitment to serve as a refuge for transgender individuals seeking safety, privacy, and access to medical care.

Attorneys General Condemn Trump’s Attack on Nonprofits’ Freedom of Speech

By Rebecca KavalauskasOctober 12, 20251 comments

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and nine other attorneys general have condemned President Trump’s attempts to suppress nonprofits’ freedom of speech and association, and have vowed to fight against any attempts to weaponize the government to suppress legitimate activities and constitutional freedoms.

Op-ed | Netanyahu’s War on Iran Is a War for Distraction

By Precious AllwellOctober 9, 20250 comments

Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a preemptive attack targeting dozens of locations across Iran, with the aim of disabling Iranian air defenses to enable US bomber strafing missions in the near future.

Court Halts Trump’s Plan to Send California National Guard to Portland

By David GreenwaldOctober 6, 20250 comments

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to deploy 300 California National Guard soldiers to Portland, Oregon, calling it an unlawful effort to circumvent her earlier ruling that Oregon National Guard members could not be federalized or deployed.

Op-ed | Sending in the National Guard Won’t Make Our Cities Safer

By Erica BryantSeptember 27, 20251 comments

The federal government should not use the National Guard to enforce law and order, as it is ineffective, potentially illegal, and risks undermining community trust and civil liberties, and instead should focus on evidence-based, tailored approaches to public safety.

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