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US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

ICE puts new restrictions on members of Congress inspecting detention centers

ICE requires members of Congress to name specific detainees and obtain signed consent at least two business days before visiting detention facilities to speak with detainees.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Minnesotans Just Won a Huge Court Victory Against ICE

A federal court ordered ICE to provide detainees at Whipple reasonable time to access legal counsel, restoring crucial attorney access before transfers.
fromMission Local
4 months ago

Federal judge denies ICE's attempt to halt court order mandating medical care, and more in S.F. holding cells.

A federal judge on Wednesday denied the government's effort to halt a preliminary injunction requiring the Department of Justice to improve conditions inside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's holding cells in San Francisco. The decision by Judge Casey Pitts of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California means ICE will have to comply and improve conditions in the holding cells.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

Private prisons and local jails are ramping up as ICE detention exceeds capacity

The U.S. government is increasing immigration detention capacity significantly, with many held in private facilities raising concerns about conditions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

Private prisons and local jails are ramping up as ICE detention exceeds capacity

The U.S. government is increasing immigration detention capacity significantly, with many held in private facilities raising concerns about conditions.
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Miami
fromSun Sentinel
9 months ago

Judge considers whether Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention center violates environmental law

Construction of an immigration detention center in the Everglades violates environmental laws and threatens protected wetlands.
fromAbove the Law
11 months ago

Judge Ho Indulges In Furious Rage Wank Over AEA Deportations - Above the Law

Judge Ho's outburst revealed his frustration with the Supreme Court's decision to limit challenges to the Alien Enemies Act, highlighting political tensions among the judiciary.
Law
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 year ago

US Customs and Border Protection Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants

CBP rescinded internal policies protecting vulnerable detainees, raising concerns about treatment and care standards for at-risk individuals in custody.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 year ago

Rikers' law libraries lack supplies and remain disorganized, report finds

Law library access issues persist at Rikers Island, hindering detainees' ability to seek legal assistance.
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