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fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Amid attorney shortage, Alameda County program ensuring defendants get represented in court sees leadership shakeup

Andrea Zambrana no longer leads the Court Appointed Attorneys Program, the Alameda County Bar Association's leaders confirmed this week. The program, which is administered by the bar association, pays for private attorneys to represent defendants who cannot be represented by the Alameda County Public Defender's Office due to conflicts of interest. The change was first announced in an internal email - obtained by this news organization - to several members of the program on Sept. 10.
California
#immigration-enforcement
fromKqed
3 months ago
Social justice

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Halt Indiscriminate Immigration Stops, Arrests in California | KQED

fromKqed
3 months ago
Social justice

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Halt Indiscriminate Immigration Stops, Arrests in California | KQED

more#immigration-enforcement
#deportation
fromKqed
6 months ago
EU data protection

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks New Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act | KQED

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Lawyers Warn More Venezuelans to Be Deported Under Alien Enemies Act

ACLU seeks to halt deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law, citing their alleged gang affiliations.
fromKqed
6 months ago
EU data protection

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks New Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act | KQED

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Lawyers Warn More Venezuelans to Be Deported Under Alien Enemies Act

ACLU seeks to halt deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law, citing their alleged gang affiliations.
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#free-speech
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US politics

Pedro Pascal, Mark Ruffalo, and more than 400 other artists sign a letter supporting Kimmel and warning of 'government threats'

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

Hundreds of Stars Sign Letter Defending Free Speech After Kimmel Suspension

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Hollywood royalty from Tom Hanks to Meryl Street to Selena Gomez comes out in support of Jimmy Kimmel and freedom of speech | Fortune

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US politics

Pedro Pascal, Mark Ruffalo, and more than 400 other artists sign a letter supporting Kimmel and warning of 'government threats'

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

Hundreds of Stars Sign Letter Defending Free Speech After Kimmel Suspension

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Hollywood royalty from Tom Hanks to Meryl Street to Selena Gomez comes out in support of Jimmy Kimmel and freedom of speech | Fortune

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US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

400 entertainers co-sign ACLU letter supporting Jimmy Kimmel

More than 400 entertainers, organized by the ACLU, condemned ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel as government retaliation threatening free speech and livelihoods.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Boise State student drops challenge to Idaho trans sports ban ahead of SCOTUS hearing

Lindsay Hecox withdrew her challenge to Idaho's transgender sports ban to prioritize her education and safety, while similar litigation in West Virginia continues.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Refuses to Participate in UN Review of the US's Human Rights Record

The Trump administration refused to participate in the UN Universal Periodic Review, prompting ACLU condemnation for evading accountability and weakening human rights protections.
#immigration
NYC parents
fromKqed
5 months ago

DOJ Proposes Giving Legal Advice to Immigrants in Cases It Oversees | KQED

The U.S. Department of Justice is now set to provide legal assistance to separated migrant families, a shift raising concerns about its preparedness.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

ICE operating in LA for 2nd day amid protests against immigration raids

ICE conducted a controversial raid in Los Angeles, arresting 44 individuals and inciting significant protests against immigration enforcement practices.
NYC parents
fromKqed
5 months ago

DOJ Proposes Giving Legal Advice to Immigrants in Cases It Oversees | KQED

The U.S. Department of Justice is now set to provide legal assistance to separated migrant families, a shift raising concerns about its preparedness.
more#immigration
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

ACLU calling for independent investigation on Vallejo city attorney over policing issues

ACLU calls for an independent investigation into misconduct allegations at Vallejo City Hall, including destroying records and hiring non-compliant officers.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

ACLU Wants Investigation Into Vallejo City Attorney Over Alleged Police Misconduct Cases

The Vallejo Police Department exhibits a troubling history of excessive force, with incidents including the shooting of a man 55 times while he was passed out.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Lengthy Court Proceeding Over Homeless Encampment Sweeps In SF Ends With $2.8M Settlement

The City of San Francisco reached a financial settlement of $2.8 million in a legal battle over the practice of clearing homeless encampments from public spaces.
Social justice
#transgender-rights
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Los Angeles
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Los Angeles ICE Raids for Being Unconstitutional

The ACLU is suing the Department of Homeland Security for discriminatory raids targeting individuals based on skin color in Los Angeles.
#birthright-citizenship
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US politics
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

As the jokes fly, Alligator Alcatraz evokes racist trope of 'gator bait'

Support for a new detention center at Dade-Collier Airport featured mocking slogans and imagery relating to alligators and immigrants.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

'Antagonized for being Hispanic': Growing claims of racial profiling in LA raids

Racial profiling by immigration agents has increased in southern California, targeting Latino workers without proper cause.
#first-amendment
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#trump
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Trump using National Guard in LA is an 'abuse of power,' says national security expert

Trump's deployment of the National Guard to LA protests is a dangerous abuse of power and undermines democratic principles.
more#trump
#drone-surveillance
fromsfist.com
4 months ago
San Francisco

ACLU Sues Sonoma County Over Drone Use, Could SF Be Next?

The ACLU is suing Sonoma County over drone surveillance, arguing it violates privacy and constitutional rights.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

ACLU Sues Sonoma County Over Drone Use, Could SF Be Next?

The ACLU is suing Sonoma County over drone surveillance, arguing it violates privacy and constitutional rights.
more#drone-surveillance
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Honolulu police arrested sober drivers to hit DUI quotas, lawsuit alleges

Honolulu Police Department faces a lawsuit for allegedly arresting sober drivers without probable cause.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Quincy residents sue to stop installation of patron saint statues at public safety building

A lawsuit claims Quincy's installation of religious statues violates the Massachusetts Constitution by favoring Catholicism over other faiths.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

Massive quilt celebrating transgender Americans to be unveiled on the National Mall - in photos

The Freedom to Be monument quilt symbolizes defiance and hope for the transgender community amid increasing legislation against LGBTQ+ rights.
#trans-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
SF LGBT

Love, hope, community and resistance': ACLU to unveil 9,000 sq ft quilt for trans rights

The Freedom to Be project aims to celebrate trans joy while advocating for safety and freedom amid anti-trans legislation.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Love, hope, community and resistance': ACLU to unveil 9,000 sq ft quilt for trans rights

The Freedom to Be project aims to celebrate trans joy while advocating for safety and freedom amid anti-trans legislation.
more#trans-rights
US news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 months ago

Federal court in New York blocks removals under Alien Enemies Act

A federal court blocked removals under the Alien Enemies Act, ruling it was used improperly during peacetime without due process.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
5 months ago

Vincent Valdez and KB Brookins picked for ACLU Texas's artist-in-residence programme

ACLU Texas selects KB Brookins and Vincent Valdez as their artists-in-residence to promote criminal law reform and immigrant rights in their projects.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Judge restricts Border Patrol in California: You just can't walk up to people with brown skin'

U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer L. Thurston emphasized, 'You just can't walk up to people with brown skin and say, Give me your papers.' This highlights the crucial legal boundaries surrounding immigration stops.
Black Lives Matter
#border-patrol
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Judge orders Border Patrol to halt illegal stops in the Central Valley, after dozens arrested in raids

A federal judge ordered a halt on illegal Border Patrol arrests in Central Valley due to constitutional rights violations.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

CA judge bars Border Patrol from some warrantless arrests of suspected undocumented residents

A federal judge ruled that Border Patrol cannot arrest undocumented individuals without a warrant or reasonable suspicion of flight.
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Judge orders Border Patrol to halt illegal stops in the Central Valley, after dozens arrested in raids

A federal judge ordered a halt on illegal Border Patrol arrests in Central Valley due to constitutional rights violations.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

CA judge bars Border Patrol from some warrantless arrests of suspected undocumented residents

A federal judge ruled that Border Patrol cannot arrest undocumented individuals without a warrant or reasonable suspicion of flight.
more#border-patrol
#head-start
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump Plan to Dismantle Head Start Is Illegal, Lawsuit Argues

ACLU sues Trump administration to protect funding for Head Start, an essential program for early education of disadvantaged children.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
5 months ago

ACLU Sues Trump Administration After Attacks On Head Start Program

ACLU's lawsuit aims to protect Head Start by challenging cuts and policy changes attributed to the Trump administration, asserting they require congressional approval.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

ACLU sues to halt Trump administration attacks on Head Start child-care program

The ACLU is suing the Trump administration, claiming unlawful actions to dismantle Head Start without Congressional approval.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump Plan to Dismantle Head Start Is Illegal, Lawsuit Argues

ACLU sues Trump administration to protect funding for Head Start, an essential program for early education of disadvantaged children.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
5 months ago

ACLU Sues Trump Administration After Attacks On Head Start Program

ACLU's lawsuit aims to protect Head Start by challenging cuts and policy changes attributed to the Trump administration, asserting they require congressional approval.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

ACLU sues to halt Trump administration attacks on Head Start child-care program

The ACLU is suing the Trump administration, claiming unlawful actions to dismantle Head Start without Congressional approval.
more#head-start
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Venezuelans subject to removal under wartime act have 12 hours to contest

Migrants under the Alien Enemies Act have only 12 hours to contest their removal, which lawyers argue is insufficient for legal aid.
#foia
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#supreme-court
fromTruthout
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

SCOTUS Halts Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants After ACLU's Emergency Petition

Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Sam Alito Dissent Would Get Him Cold-Called Into Oblivion In Law School - Above the Law

The Supreme Court showcased skepticism toward the Trump administration's compliance with due process in immigration cases.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
6 months ago

SCOTUS Halts Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants After ACLU's Emergency Petition

The Supreme Court halted the deportation of Venezuelan migrants pending further review, emphasizing the need for judicial oversight in immigration proceedings.
US news
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Supreme Court blocks new deportations of Venezuelans in Texas under 18th-century wartime law

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the deportations of Venezuelans in Texas, citing the need for due process under the law.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century wartime law

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelans based on an 18th-century law, ensuring they have a chance to defend themselves.
more#supreme-court
#international-students
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
6 months ago

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international students

A class action suit seeks to restore legal status for international students facing deportation due to policy changes under the Trump administration.
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
6 months ago

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international students

A class action suit seeks to restore legal status for international students facing deportation due to policy changes under the Trump administration.
more#international-students
Privacy professionals
fromwww.twincities.com
6 months ago

Judge blocks Trump administration from passport changes affecting transgender Americans

A federal judge blocked Trump administration's policy banning nonbinary 'X' passport marker and changing gender markers, supporting accurate identity documentation for all.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago

Past ACLU president in Miami who fought for Elian's rights, First Amendment, dies at 63

John de León, a prominent civil rights leader and advocate for immigrant rights, passed away after a long illness, leaving behind a significant legacy.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago

Naples Pride sues city after its security costs 'skyrocketed' amid fears of anti-trans protests

Naples Pride is suing the city over inflated security costs imposed on its event.
Increased anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment is impacting the Freedom of Speech rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
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