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Colorado Activist Group Warns Sheriffs Against ICE Cooperation

ACLU of Colorado warns against cooperating with Trump's deportation plans, citing legal consequences and emphasizing civil rights protection.

Top News · Jan 13, 2025

Biden extends temporary status for immigrants from Ukraine, Venezuela

The US’s decision to renew the ‘temporary protected status’ comes as President-elect Trump prepares to take office.

Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2025

Immigration Lawyers Raise Concerns About Laken Riley Act: 'Could Disproportionately Affect Vulnerable Communities'

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has also highlighted that the bill could lead to racial profiling and mass detention

Latin Times · Jan 10, 2025

North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences on last day in office

Roy Cooper’s historic clemency action comes a week after Biden’s resentencings shielded dozens from execution

The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2024

Biden cheered by Democrats and civil rights groups for commuting dozens of death row sentences

Biden’s announcement leaves Democrats breathing easier after Hunter, ‘Kids for Cash’ clemency news

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024

ICE Already Receiving Proposals To Expand Detention Capabilities in Six States

Private companies, including CoreCivic and GEO Group, submitted proposals that could collectively add between 6,650 and 12,000 detention beds nationwide

Latin Times · Dec 22, 2024

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Appeals Court Decisions

Rolodexes, rabbit holes, and challenge coins.

Reason · Dec 20, 2024

What the US Supreme Court will consider when it rules on gender-affirming care for trans children

A case recently argued in the U.S. Supreme Court will likely determine for the foreseeable future how difficult it will be for trans people to win constitutional challenges to laws that discriminate against them.

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2024

Minnesota jail sued for ‘torture’ of inmate held without food or water in cell for nearly 60 hours

Jail administrators denied inmate basic necessities for days and failed to document abuse, according to lawsuit

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Everyone from Richard Branson to the Pope wants Biden to act on death row before Trump can

Pope Francis spoke about the situation on Sunday. His prayer was closely followed by the release of a series of open letters on Monday from leaders including Branson, Sheryl Sandberg and others

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024