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Cop Who Alleged Abrego García’s Gang Ties Was Deemed Unfit by State’s Attorney
The cop was on a “do not call” list due to criminal charges for sharing confidential information about an investigation.

Advocates Warn Funding and Staffing Cuts Imperil Mental Health Crisis Hotlines
The Trump administration has terminated $1 billion in grants that help fund states’ crisis helpline programs.

Trump Revived the Law Used to Intern Japanese Americans, and SCOTUS Let Him
This week the Supreme Court left the door open for Trump to continue invoking the Alien Enemies Act to deport people.

10 Years Ago, Baltimore Cops Killed Freddie Gray. Here’s How the City Rose Up.
Organizers, journalists, students, and others involved in the uprising reflect on its impact and where things stand now.

ICE Quietly Pushes Legal Boundaries With So-Called Collateral Arrests
Lawyers say agents are arresting people without warrants that they coincidentally encounter.

Report: US Police Killed Someone Every 6.5 Hours on Average in 2024
Police killings hit a record high last year, with Black and Indigenous people disproportionately targeted.

Campus Police Are Using Israeli Spy Tech to Crack Down on Student Protest
Israeli-made surveillance technologies are accelerating the militarization of campus police departments across the US.

Local NY Sheriff Faces Threats of Federal Prosecution for Not Complying With ICE
The case is part of the Trump administration's efforts to force local officials to collaborate with ICE.

Trump Wants Us to Fear ICE — Our Resistance Must Spread Solidarity, Not Panic
ICE arrived in unmarked vehicles to snatch our neighbors. Here’s how a North Carolina community organized in response.

As Suppression of Dissent Increases, Know Your Rights If the FBI Comes Knocking
The FBI is hassling Palestine activists. ICE is compiling dossiers on those who criticize it. Let's know our rights.