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It’s Time to Update United States Law on Torture
A change to US law to include an explicit definition of forbidden acts will put a stop to torture.

Rep. Richmond Calls on DOJ to Investigate Alton Sterling Killing
The Justice Department has launched a handful of probes into some high profile killings of Black men by police officers.

Just Stand: A Video Interview With Albert Woodfox of the Angola 3
Since Albert's release on his birthday, February 19th, a few short months ago, he's been really busy.

The Torture Mindset of the United States
US domestic torture practices have been globalized and franchised since September 11, 2001.

Environmental Justice Activists Fight Plans for Federal Prison on Mountaintop-Removal Site
Environmental justice activists are demanding federal agencies count prison populations when assessing environmental justice impacts.

DOJ Seeks Privacy Act Exemptions for FBI’s Extensive Biometric Database
The rule change request opened a window for public comment, which has since been extended after 45 organizations signed onto a public letter expressing serious concerns.

The Clintons on Crime
Hillary and Bill Clinton each played a role in creating some of the disastrous policies that have fueled mass incarceration.

This Foreign Firm Wants to Break Into the US “Market” of Detaining Refugee Women and Children
British-owned Serco was just given the green light to negotiate the opening of a family immigrant detention center in Texas.

How Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer Are Teaming Up With the NYPD to Push Police Militarization
The Urban Areas Security Initiative appears to be a slush fund for surveillance of activists and police militarization.

Why Are Lawmakers Calling for Hate Crime Legislation to “Protect” Police?
A new law in Louisiana could classify the killing of a police officer as a hate crime as part of a continuing pro-police backlash.