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US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 hours ago

Meet The New Prosecutor On The Brennan Case. He Already Called The Defendant A 'Real Traitor.' - Above the Law

A pattern emerges where career prosecutors are replaced by loyalists in politically charged cases, undermining legal integrity.
#homicide
California
fromsfist.com
3 hours ago

Fugitive Suspect Arrested, Extradited In East Palo Alto Double Homicide From 2018

The suspect in a 2018 double homicide has returned from Mexico to face charges after nearly eight years of evading justice.
California
fromsfist.com
3 hours ago

Fugitive Suspect Arrested, Extradited In East Palo Alto Double Homicide From 2018

The suspect in a 2018 double homicide has returned from Mexico to face charges after nearly eight years of evading justice.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 hours ago

Deputy district attorney says she was retaliated against for whistleblowing

Grayner claims there was a serious conflict of interest between the DA's office and the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury that wasn't properly addressed in 2021 and 2022, the period immediately preceding her hire.
East Bay (California)
Law
fromSlate Magazine
7 hours ago

The Supreme Court Just Twisted Its Cop Immunity Doctrine in an Even More Violent Direction

The Supreme Court vacated a decision allowing a lawsuit against police for excessive force in the death of Roy Scott.
#nypd
fromCbsnews
1 day ago
New York City

New video shows moments leading up to violent wrongful arrest in Brooklyn during NYPD drug sweep

fromGothamist
6 days ago
New York City

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

Two NYPD officers are on modified duty after a botched drug bust led to excessive force against an innocent man.
New York City
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

"Deeply disturbing" NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store prompts investigation

NYPD officers are under investigation for using excessive force during an arrest in Brooklyn, raising concerns from city officials.
New York City
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

New video shows moments leading up to violent wrongful arrest in Brooklyn during NYPD drug sweep

Timothy Brown was wrongfully arrested by NYPD during a drug sweep, later confirmed not to be the suspect they sought.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing | amNewYork

Erik Duran, an NYPD officer, received bail after being sentenced for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey, with support from his union.
New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

Two NYPD officers are on modified duty after a botched drug bust led to excessive force against an innocent man.
New York City
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

"Deeply disturbing" NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store prompts investigation

NYPD officers are under investigation for using excessive force during an arrest in Brooklyn, raising concerns from city officials.
#ice
fromJezebel
4 hours ago
US news

With a Nationwide Warrant for His Arrest, This ICE Agent Is Now a Fugitive from the Law

US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Why the New Criminal Charges Against an ICE Agent in Minneapolis Could Be a True Turning Point

Minnesota prosecutors charged ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. with felony assault for pointing a gun at two residents during a traffic incident.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Man shot by ICE agents in Patterson charged with assault with deadly weapon

Carlos Mendoza Hernandez faces federal charges for allegedly assaulting an ICE agent with his car during a traffic stop.
US news
fromJezebel
4 hours ago

With a Nationwide Warrant for His Arrest, This ICE Agent Is Now a Fugitive from the Law

A federal ICE agent, Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., is a fugitive after being charged with multiple felonies related to a road rage incident.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

ICE agent charged with assault in Minnesota for allegedly pointing gun at motorists

An ICE agent has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing a gun at people in a car on a Minneapolis highway.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Why the New Criminal Charges Against an ICE Agent in Minneapolis Could Be a True Turning Point

Minnesota prosecutors charged ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. with felony assault for pointing a gun at two residents during a traffic incident.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Man shot by ICE agents in Patterson charged with assault with deadly weapon

Carlos Mendoza Hernandez faces federal charges for allegedly assaulting an ICE agent with his car during a traffic stop.
#murder
Miami food
fromqns.com
4 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Man convicted in wife's disappearance arrested over unsolved 1990 murder

Bob McCaffrey Jr. was arrested for the 1990 murder of Lisa Marie McBride after DNA linked him to the case.
Miami food
fromqns.com
4 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Man convicted in wife's disappearance arrested over unsolved 1990 murder

Bob McCaffrey Jr. was arrested for the 1990 murder of Lisa Marie McBride after DNA linked him to the case.
World news
fromIndependent
21 hours ago

Inside 'Dubai Central' jail, the 'hell on earth' that Daniel Kinahan is likely being held in after his arrest

Al Awir Central prison in Dubai is notorious for extreme conditions and overcrowding, likened to Alcatraz.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Plea bars man from driving - but spares prison - after fatal crash into L.A. deputy recruits

"Today's plea and sentence cannot undo the devastation of that day, nor will it bring back the life that was lost. But it does mark a step toward justice and a measure of closure for the victims and their families whose lives have been forever changed."
SF parents
#brooklyn
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Brooklyn Man Dies After Medical Emergency In NYPD Holding Cell

A Brooklyn man died in a holding cell after showing signs of drug withdrawal, prompting an investigation into his death.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Alleged fare evader becomes second Brooklyn Central Booking detainee to die in custody in a week | amNewYork

A detainee at Brooklyn Central Booking died after a medical emergency, marking the second death in custody within a week.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Brooklyn Man Dies After Medical Emergency In NYPD Holding Cell

A Brooklyn man died in a holding cell after showing signs of drug withdrawal, prompting an investigation into his death.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Alleged fare evader becomes second Brooklyn Central Booking detainee to die in custody in a week | amNewYork

A detainee at Brooklyn Central Booking died after a medical emergency, marking the second death in custody within a week.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: NorCal Man Shot By ICE to Remain In Custody

BART will be running on a limited schedule through the Transbay Tube on Sunday, April 26 as workers replace lights in the tunnel. Trains will be running once every 30 minutes through the day, and two train lines, the Red Line from Richmond to Millbrae and the Green Line from Daly City to Berryessa, won't be running at all.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 day ago

No, Brooke Jenkins does not have an on/off switch for crime

In 2025, crime goes down. Way, way down: Crime drops across the board, homicides reach lows unseen since 'Gunsmoke' was on the air and the DA delivers a forceful warning to Trump's ICE goons.
SF politics
Arts
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Antioch police launches Flock Camera Transparency Portal, allowing public to access data

Antioch Police Department utilizes Flock cameras to solve felony cases and enhance transparency through a new public portal.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving.
London
#attempted-murder
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Torrance man faces attempted murder charge in Long Beach police officer stabbing

A Torrance man faces attempted murder charges after stabbing a Long Beach police officer during a confrontation.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Torrance man faces attempted murder charge in Long Beach police officer stabbing

A Torrance man faces attempted murder charges after stabbing a Long Beach police officer during a confrontation.
fromDefector
5 days ago

A Year After The Corrections Officer Strike, New York Is Still Failing Its Incarcerated Population | Defector

The HALT Act mandates prisoners receive seven hours of congregate time outside our cells each day and limits excessive use of solitary confinement.
NYC parents
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

NYC corrections officers stole $228K in fraudulent pay: DA

A group of New York jail guards allegedly defrauded the city of over $220,000 by submitting false timesheets for pay they did not earn.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ford promises no more improper inmate releases after over 150 let out of Ontario jails | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford vows to prevent improper inmate releases from jails after over 150 cases between 2021 and 2025.
#immigration
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago
Left-wing politics

The Trump Administration Has Fired Over 100 Immigration Judges Without Explanation - Above the Law

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

The Trump Administration Has Fired Over 100 Immigration Judges Without Explanation - Above the Law

The Trump administration has fired immigration judges who upheld due process in deportation cases, undermining the Fourteenth Amendment.
NYC politics
fromURL Media
1 week ago

Half of ICE Detainees at Brooklyn Prison Have No Criminal Record: Documents

Over half of the nearly 200 detainees at NYC's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about immigration detention practices.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Federal agents detain wife of another US army member: ICE is out of control'

A US Army sergeant's wife was arrested by ICE despite her legal protections against deportation, raising concerns about immigration enforcement policies.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

Judge Troy Nunley sanctioned a DOJ attorney for failing to release detained immigrants as ordered, highlighting systemic issues in immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
#assault
Mission District
fromSan Jose Inside
6 days ago

San Jose Police Arrest Suspect for Four Assaults in Less than Two Months

David Martinez was arrested for multiple unprovoked assaults on citizens, including attacks on elderly men, and brandishing a machete.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Inside
6 days ago

San Jose Police Arrest Suspect for Four Assaults in Less than Two Months

David Martinez was arrested for multiple unprovoked assaults on citizens, including attacks on elderly men, and brandishing a machete.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Georgia man charged over attacks that killed DHS worker and other woman

An Atlanta man has been charged in attacks that left two women dead and a man critically injured, raising concerns about his citizenship status.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

Kidnapping and assault case plays out across Orange County. Suspect arrested, victim found safe

The incident began earlier in Anaheim, where the man and woman were sitting in a parked vehicle when Hernandez approached and began hitting the car.
California
US politics
fromTruthout
7 hours ago

Deaths in ICE Custody Surge in 2026, Averaging 1 Every Week

The death toll of immigrants in ICE custody has reached a record high, with at least 17 deaths reported since January.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
9 hours ago

Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney

Oakland's police department has failed to comply with a settlement agreement to improve transparency and respond to public records requests.
Law
fromIndependent
8 hours ago

Youth who killed his friend, sold heroin in custody and assaulted prison officer, court hears

A 16-year-old murderer should not receive a life sentence, despite committing further offenses in adult prison.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
17 hours ago

Prosecute prosecutors like ex-DA Joe Hynes

Wrongfully convicted lawyer Joe Hynes' political corruption led to his ousting and significant reforms in Brooklyn's district attorney's office.
SF politics
fromKqed
6 days ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
#domestic-violence
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
Law

Help us report on restraining orders in Los Angeles County

L.A. County's restraining order system often fails to protect domestic violence survivors due to dismissals and ineffective law enforcement.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Social justice

When ICE Shows Up to Family Court

A 67-year-old volunteer witnessed a woman being taken by ICE after testifying against her ex-boyfriend in court.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Help us report on restraining orders in Los Angeles County

L.A. County's restraining order system often fails to protect domestic violence survivors due to dismissals and ineffective law enforcement.
California
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Saturday Links: Man Suspected of Killing Laney College Coach Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

Cedric Irving was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial for the murder of Laney College football coach John Beam.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Almost 200 prisoners released in error' last year in UK's broken' jail system

Almost 200 prisoners were mistakenly released in England and Wales last year, causing significant strain on police resources.
US politics
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
3 days ago

Judge sides with plaintiffs in case against online ICE trackers

A judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing a Facebook group to continue monitoring ICE activities, citing First Amendment rights against government suppression.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

D4vd arrested on suspicion of murder months after body of teen girl found

R&B singer D4vd has been arrested for murder following the discovery of a teenage girl's decomposed body in his car.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

This Looming Tennessee Execution Would Be One of the Most Abhorrent in History. There's Still Time to Stop It.

Tennessee plans to execute Tony Carruthers, highlighting severe flaws in the justice system, including forced self-representation and reliance on unreliable informants.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Ex-wife of firebombing suspect denied care for chest pain in ICE custody, lawyer says

Hayam El Gamal suffers from a chest mass and has been denied proper medical care at a Texas detention center.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Why a Private Company Is Investigating Rapes at an ICE Detention Center Instead of the Sheriff | KQED

CoreCivic does not conduct criminal investigations of sexual abuse allegations at Otay Mesa Detention Center, referring them to law enforcement instead.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Biometric checks to be rolled out in prisons after mistaken releases

The findings of an independent review criticized recent mistaken releases as 'simply one symptom of a broken system.' The review was commissioned after Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly freed from an Essex prison in October 2025.
UK news
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why False Confessions Are Surprisingly Common

False confessions are more prevalent than believed, leading to severe consequences and misconceptions among legal professionals and the public.
#sexual-assault
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Murder charges to be withdrawn in Kenneth Law case, lawyer says | CBC News

Crown prosecutors are withdrawing all 14 murder charges laid against Kenneth Law, who is accused of selling a toxic substance to individuals at risk of self-harm.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Lawyer Tells Attorneys For Missing Child That They're 'Gonna Burn In Hell' - Above the Law

A lawyer for Camp Mystic made a controversial remark during a hearing related to a tragic flood that killed 27 people.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Prison guard and gang jailed over contraband plot

Jason Thompson, a guard at HMP Isis, was suspended as the Metropolitan Police investigated his involvement in smuggling drugs and contraband into the prison. He was sentenced to four years and six months for conspiracy and misconduct.
UK news
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

Josett admitted to contacting the woman sometimes more than 100 times a day during a period of nine months, violating a restraining order by driving by her house after being notified of his impending termination.
Law
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

DOJ admits ICE courthouse arrests relied on erroneous information

DOJ admitted using incorrect information to defend ICE arrests at immigration courthouses, stating a 2025 memo does not apply to immigration courts.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

A USC student was shot and blinded by a DHS officer during a protest, prompting a federal civil rights lawsuit against the agency.
Law
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Suspended State Police sgt. pleads not guilty in deadly Woburn crash

Sgt. Scott Quigley pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide after a drunken crash killed a man with developmental disabilities in 2023.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
Law
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After jail, house arrest and an ankle monitor, a reprieve for a Cop City' protester: The process was the punishment'

A Georgia carpenter resolved a three-year felony arson case related to Cop City protests through an Alford plea, receiving a reduced charge and probation instead of potential 20-year imprisonment.
Law
fromABA Journal
4 weeks ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Republican Governor

A Kentucky judge issued an arrest warrant for former Governor Matt Bevin for contempt in a child support case involving his son.
Law
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

ICE agents reveal daily arrest quotas and surveillance app in rare court testimony

ICE agents in Oregon used a custom app called Elite to target neighborhoods and maintained daily arrest quotas, contradicting DHS claims of no quotas, as revealed in federal court testimony.
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Federal judges speak out about threats becoming 'ordinary'

"What's most problematic is that the extraordinary has become ordinary. It's just a matter of course now that when you issue an opinion that some people don't like, you're going to get threats, you're going to get death threats, and that is obviously problematic on many levels."
Law
New York City
fromsilive
2 months ago

Lawyer seeks bail break for Staten Island man cops had to carry into NYPD stationhouse after arrest

Daquan Sidbury faces gun, resisting and drug charges while seeking reduced bail citing rehabilitation efforts and certificates earned on Rikers Island.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Protecting Our Right to Sue Federal Agents Who Violate the Constitution

Federal agents increasingly evade constitutional accountability; new statutes like California S.B. 747 are needed to enable damages lawsuits against federal officials.
#justice-department
Law
fromKqed
1 month ago

Why So Many Legal Courts in S.F.? | KQED

San Francisco concentrates multiple levels of state and federal courts in one location, including Superior Court, U.S. District Court, Court of Appeals, and California Supreme Court, which is unusual compared to other states where courts are typically dispersed across state capitals or larger cities.
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Warrants for Innocent People Are Not Like Warrants for Suspects

As you know, Section 215 authorities are not interpreted in the same way that grand jury subpoena authorities are, and we are concerned that when Justice Department officials suggest that the two authorities are 'analogous' they provide the public with a false understanding of how surveillance is interpreted in practice.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Federal Court Rules ICE Can Continue to Imprison Immigrants Without Bond

A federal appeals panel upheld mandatory detention without bond for most undocumented immigrants under IIRIRA, preventing release for tens of thousands held in harsh conditions.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

'Nothing about what is going on here is normal': A fight over evidence in Good, Pretti cases

State and county lawyers sought court orders to prevent federal agencies from destroying evidence and to compel evidence sharing after alleged mishandling in fatal shootings.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

ICE Officers Should Be Held Accountable. These Law School Students Know How.

Establish a federal equivalent of Section 1983 to allow lawsuits against federal officers and eliminate qualified immunity to hold them accountable.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti, with FBI leading the investigation | Fortune

"We're looking at everything that would shed light on what happened that day and in the days and weeks leading up to what happened," Blanche said during a news conference.
US politics
Law
fromWIRED
2 months ago

US Judge Rules ICE Raids Require Judicial Warrants, Contradicting Secret ICE Memo

ICE agents entered a Minnesota home without a judge-signed warrant, and a federal judge held that the entry violated the Fourth Amendment.
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