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fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The Artificial Intelligence Legal Catastrophe Inches Closer To Reality - See Generally - Above the Law

Justice Breyer delivers well-crafted critiques that misunderstand that proponents aren't trying to win the argument, they're trying to have smart people treat them like they have ideas worth engaging.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on the Letby case: justice cannot be immune from scrutiny or doubt | Editorial

The conviction of Lucy Letby raises serious questions about NHS institutional failures and the reliability of medical evidence used in her prosecution.
#rikers-island
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Rikers watchdog praises DOC commissioner even as judge gets set to appoint receiver

Despite recent improvements in management, Rikers Island faces ongoing violence and dysfunction necessitating federal intervention.
NYC politics
fromABC News
2 months ago

Judge seizes control of New York City's Rikers Island jail complex

Judge takes control of Rikers jail from city due to long-term mismanagement.
City's compliance with court orders deemed insufficient, leading to federal oversight.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What to Know About Proposals to Fix the Chaos at Rikers Island

A federal judge may appoint an outside receiver to oversee Rikers Island due to ongoing violence and management issues.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Rikers watchdog praises DOC commissioner even as judge gets set to appoint receiver

Despite recent improvements in management, Rikers Island faces ongoing violence and dysfunction necessitating federal intervention.
NYC politics
fromNew York Magazine
2 months ago

Federal Judge Removes Rikers Island From City Control

A federal judge has taken control of Rikers Island to address ongoing constitutional violations and ensure inmate rights are protected.
NYC politics
fromABC News
2 months ago

Judge seizes control of New York City's Rikers Island jail complex

Judge takes control of Rikers jail from city due to long-term mismanagement.
City's compliance with court orders deemed insufficient, leading to federal oversight.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What to Know About Proposals to Fix the Chaos at Rikers Island

A federal judge may appoint an outside receiver to oversee Rikers Island due to ongoing violence and management issues.
more#rikers-island
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Law Firms Caught and Punished for Passing Around "Bogus" AI Slop in Court

Law firms face consequences for not verifying AI-generated content in legal documents.
Judicial oversight is crucial to prevent AI errors from affecting legal outcomes.
Due diligence is essential when using generative AI in legal practices.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Ellen Coyne: How more pain was heaped on victims' family after murder of Clodagh Hawe and her three sons

The investigation into the chilling murders of Clodagh Hawe and her three sons was marked by glaring oversight, ultimately leading to two police officers facing disciplinary actions for their lapses.
UK news
#immigration
Black Lives Matter
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

2nd Circuit Orders Return Of Vermont Grad Student Abducted By ICE Because She Wrote An Article They Didn't Like - Above the Law

Political detainment cases spotlight the clash between First Amendment rights and immigration enforcement.
Judicial interventions indicate a growing concern over executive overreach in immigration actions.
Black Lives Matter
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

2nd Circuit Orders Return Of Vermont Grad Student Abducted By ICE Because She Wrote An Article They Didn't Like - Above the Law

Political detainment cases spotlight the clash between First Amendment rights and immigration enforcement.
Judicial interventions indicate a growing concern over executive overreach in immigration actions.
more#immigration
#deportation
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump officials deported two-year-old US citizen with no meaningful process', judge says

The Trump administration deported a two-year-old US citizen without proper process, prompting legal concerns regarding constitutional rights.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Maryland judge again asks government to return man wrongly deported to El Salvador

Federal judge orders Trump administration to provide daily updates on the return of wrongly deported man.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump officials deported two-year-old US citizen with no meaningful process', judge says

The Trump administration deported a two-year-old US citizen without proper process, prompting legal concerns regarding constitutional rights.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Maryland judge again asks government to return man wrongly deported to El Salvador

Federal judge orders Trump administration to provide daily updates on the return of wrongly deported man.
more#deportation
fromemptywheel
3 months ago

Harvie Wilkinson Tries To Salvage Trump v. US - emptywheel

Executive power can dangerously circumvent legal accountability under the guise of emergency action.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal explained | Computer Weekly

The IPT manages complaints about unlawful surveillance and oversees surveillance legality, crucial for human rights.
#supreme-court
Law
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Conservative Legal Advocates Working to Kill Trump's Tariffs

The Supreme Court's overruling of Chevron signifies a shift toward increased judicial oversight of federal agencies.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Eric Adams Gets Helpful Assist From Paul Clement - Above the Law

Judge Ho's concerns highlight the implications of the DOJ's dismissal of the Adams case amidst resignations, prompting calls for judicial scrutiny.
Law
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Conservative Legal Advocates Working to Kill Trump's Tariffs

The Supreme Court's overruling of Chevron signifies a shift toward increased judicial oversight of federal agencies.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Eric Adams Gets Helpful Assist From Paul Clement - Above the Law

Judge Ho's concerns highlight the implications of the DOJ's dismissal of the Adams case amidst resignations, prompting calls for judicial scrutiny.
more#supreme-court
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Judge calls 'woefully insufficient' the Trump administration response to his order

Federal judge criticizes government's inadequate response regarding deportations related to Trump administration's wartime powers.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Judge calls 'woefully insufficient' the Trump administration response to his order

Federal judge criticizes government's inadequate response regarding deportations related to Trump administration's wartime powers.
more#trump-administration
Mental health
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Biden's prisons chief tapped to fix lagging mental health care in California lockups

California's inmate mental health program control is given to former Federal Bureau of Prisons director amid high suicide rates.
Federal judge aims for improvements in California's prison mental health system.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

MPs scrap judge sign-off in assisted dying bill

The High Court judge's approval requirement for assisted dying has been removed to enhance the bill's robustness.
Law
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

Sammy Alito Says Trump Doesn't Have to Pay Lockheed's Bills - emptywheel

SCOTUS denies government's request to appeal a Temporary Restraining Order, emphasizing compliance with the lower court's orders regarding foreign development assistance funds.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

More San Mateo County Sheriff Drama; Deputies Accused of Sleeping on the Job, Allowing a Rape Behind Their Back

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is engulfed in scandals involving misconduct, inadequate supervision of prisoners, and allegations against Sheriff Christina Corpus.
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