Due process: What it means in US law and its implications for migrant rights
The American concept of due process began in medieval England. Here’s how we ended up with the recent Supreme Court ruling.
Tag: Criminal Justice System
News and content focused on crime, courts, or law enforcement. This tag is also added to content about criminal and social justice related to systemic racism.
Pam Bondi snaps after Alina Habba ousted by judges
A panel of federal judges rejected her bid to stay and had Alina Habba ousted from her job as the US attorney of New Jersey.
Emil Bove: Evil Clown Like Nominees in Past—With One Key Difference
A Law Professor discusses the Appeals Court nomination of Emil Bove—a clown like former nominees—with one key difference.
ICE Attorneys Hiding Their Names in Immigration Court
ICE attorneys fighting to deport immigrants are able to obscure their identities — no masks required.
Sand Mining Is a Booming Industry — This Mexican Community Is Paying the Price
Fifty-six residents of an Indigenous Oaxaca community face trumped-up charges for resisting sand dredgers in their rivers.
President Trump’s Battle With Federal Courts, Explained
The reasons why some courts have multiple judges and others have a single judge can be confusing. Here’s a guide to help understand what’s going on in the federal courts.
‘We are not believed’: For Black women, the ‘Diddy’ verdict is a reminder of justice denied
Despite convictions on prostitution counts, Sean Combs’ acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering sparked outrage — and a painful review of whose trauma is taken seriously.
Judge Blocks Trump Order Barring Asylum Access at Southern Border
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss postponed his order for two weeks, giving the Trump administration time to appeal it.
Two Sentenced to Prison in Pennsylvania Election Fraud Case
In the Pennsylvania election fraud case, a stern judge orders a 36-month term for the failed write-in candidate at the center of the conspiracy.
Parts of the Trump Order on Elections Blocked by a Federal Court
A second federal judge ruled provisions of Trump’s order on elections exceeded his authority and would cause “irreparable harm” to the states challenging it.
Supreme Court Ignored Precedent Instead of Overruling it
The Supreme Court ignored precedent. Can President Donald Trump – or any president – fire the heads of independent agencies created by Congress?
Florida Sheriff to ICE Protesters: “We will kill you.”
‘We will be notifying your family where to collect your remains, because we will kill you, graveyard dead,’ the Florida sheriff eerily warned Thursday.
#METOO accountability continues with Harvey Weinstein conviction
The push for accountability by the #Metoo movement continues as Harvey Weinstein is convicted.
How head of embattled Tennessee juvenile detention center held on to power for decades
Richard L. Bean remained in his perch as the superintendent of the juvenile detention center that bears his name despite scandals, investigations and the use of seclusion to punish children.
So They Could Have Brought Kilmar Abrego Garcia Back Sooner? Bonus: The DOJ’s Case Against Him Shattered
Looks like the government could have brought Kilmar Abrego Garcia home any time they wanted to. Interesting…
Trump Decried Crime in America, Then Gutted Funding for Gun Violence Prevention
Gun violence is America’s most deadly public health crisis. The U.S. Department of Justice terminated 373 grants—a large share were for gun-violence prevention.
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