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law-and-justice18 days ago•21 min saved

Judge Orders Public Release of Evidence in Border Patrol Shooting Case

A federal judge in Chicago ordered the public release of most evidence in the October 2025 Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez, including about 40 text messages from the agent who shot her, body-camera footage, emails, FBI reports and 30 days of vehicle images from Flock cameras, with third-party redactions to be applied. The decision comes as prosecutors argued for limited disclosure and Martinez’s lawyers push back against Homeland Security’s portrayal of Martinez as a domestic terrorist, saying transparency is needed to correct misinformation surrounding the case.

via Block Club Chicago|

#body-camera #border-patrol #evidence-release

law-and-justice22 days ago•4 min saved

Epstein files pulled after victims' identities surfaced

The US Department of Justice removed thousands of Epstein-related documents from its site after victims said unredacted data could identify them; the DOJ blamed technical or human error, has taken down the flagged files, and says it is redacting more content as it continues reviewing requests to protect victims’ privacy.

via BBC|

#doj #epstein #law-and-justice

law-and-justice23 days ago•14 min saved

ICE in Minneapolis Tests Federalism’s Limits

Garrett Epps argues that Trump’s Minneapolis ICE crackdown runs into established anti-commandeering doctrine and the Constitution: federal officials cannot coerce states or localities to enforce federal immigration policy, and funding threats cannot legally force compliance. Courts have largely blocked such coercion, framing it as an overreach of federal power, while the administration pursues aggressive enforcement and protests around ICE actions. The dispute foregrounds a broader federalism debate over immigration policy and civil liberties, with the Supreme Court likely to weigh in eventually.

via Washington Monthly|

#anti-commandeering #constitutional-law #federalism

law-and-justice1 month ago•4 min saved

LA County DA condemns ICE detention of staffer as 'unacceptable'

LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in an internal email that an employee of his office was 'wrongfully detained' by ICE and later released. Hochman called the incident 'unacceptable' and noted the staffer was not a prosecutor or protester; he urged federal authorities to respect residents' rights. The episode adds to ongoing concerns about ICE raids and potential racial profiling amid lawsuits alleging Fourth Amendment violations.

via Los Angeles Times|

#civil-liberties #ice #immigration

law-and-justice1 month ago•4 min saved

Court signals support for state bans on trans athletes in girls’ sports

The Supreme Court appears poised to uphold state bans on transgender women and girls competing in female school sports, with a conservative 6-3 majority leaning toward affirming the bans in Idaho and West Virginia and a decision expected in June, potentially narrowing the ruling rather than ruling broadly on transgender rights in sports.

via BBC|

#idaho #law-and-justice #supreme-court

law-and-justice1 month ago•2 min saved

Lawsuit Alleges NY Kids Are Held in Solitary Without Toilets

A lawsuit alleges that New York's Office of Children and Family Services is unlawfully confining children in solitary cells without toilets for extended periods, violating state regulations.

via New York Focus|

#children #law-and-justice #lawsuit

law-and-justice1 month ago•2 min saved

DOJ Continues Review of Over 5 Million Epstein Files

The DOJ is reviewing over 2 million documents related to Epstein, with a deadline of Dec. 19 for their release, involving extensive efforts to redact sensitive victim information and process a large volume of records, including newly identified FBI files.

via ABC News|

#documents-review #doj #epstein-files

law-and-justice1 month ago•2 min saved

US DOJ to Review 5.2 Million Pages of Epstein Files Amid Trafficking Cases

The Department of Justice is seeking 400 attorneys to review over 5 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, with the process expected to take much of January, amid concerns over resource allocation and delayed disclosures.

via ABC News|

#document-review #doj #jeffrey-epstein

law-and-justice1 month ago•2 min saved

Appeals Court Acquits Former Austin Officer Christopher Taylor in 2019 Shooting

An appeals court in Austin has overturned the conviction of police officer Christopher Taylor, who was previously found guilty of deadly conduct in the 2019 shooting of Mauris DeSilva, ruling that the shooting was justified based on the circumstances and evidence presented.

via The Texas Tribune|

#acquittal #appeals-court #austin-police

law-and-justice1 month ago•4 min saved

Unsealed Court Order Links DOJ Pressure to Prosecute Abrego Garcia Post-Wrongful Deportation

A court unsealed order suggests the DOJ may have targeted Kilmar Abrego Garcia with criminal charges as retaliation for his successful court challenge against his deportation, with evidence indicating high-level department officials prioritized his prosecution shortly after his legal victory, raising concerns of vindictive and politically motivated prosecution.

via Democracy Docket|

#abrego-garcia #doj #immigration

law-and-justice1 month ago•2 min saved

Judge Dismisses Case Against TikTok Streamer Shot by ICE

A federal judge dismissed the indictment against TikTok streamer Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who was shot by immigration agents during an operation, citing violations of his constitutional rights and procedural failures by the government, including inability to access legal counsel and delayed evidence disclosure. Despite the dismissal, Parias may remain in ICE detention as his immigration case continues.

via The Guardian|

#dismissal #immigration #law-and-justice

law-and-justice1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump-Pardoned Nursing Home Owner Seeks Delay Before Arkansas Prison Report

Joseph Schwartz, a nursing home owner pardoned by President Trump, has reported to Arkansas prison to serve his state sentence for tax evasion and Medicaid fraud after a judge rejected his request for a delay, despite his concerns over dietary restrictions.

via Arkansas Advocate|

#arkansas #law-and-justice #nursing-home

law-and-justice2 months ago•2 min saved

Diddy Seeks Urgent Release Amid Failed Appeal Efforts

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is still in prison on a 50-month sentence after his lawyers filed an appeal arguing that the judge improperly relied on acquitted conduct during sentencing; their last-minute effort to secure his release by Christmas has not succeeded, and he remains incarcerated with an expected release in spring 2028.

via Yahoo|

#appeal #diddy #law-and-justice

law-and-justice2 months ago•5 min saved

US Justice Department Holds Extensive Epstein Files Amid Ongoing Revelations

The US Justice Department announced it may take several more weeks to process and release over a million additional documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, citing the need for extensive redactions to protect victims and the large volume of material. The release has faced delays and political pressure, with ongoing efforts to review and disclose files, including some containing mentions of prominent figures like Donald Trump and potential co-conspirators.

via The Guardian|

#co-conspirators #epstein-documents #justice-department

law-and-justice2 months ago•5 min saved

New Epstein Files Reveal Unredacted Names and Political Connections

A survivor known as Jane Doe expressed her shock and distress after her unredacted name appeared multiple times in the recently released Epstein files, despite her efforts to have her identity protected. She and other survivors criticized the DOJ for inadequate redactions and lack of transparency, raising concerns about the handling of victim information and ongoing investigations.

via CNN|

#doj #jeffrey-epstein #law-and-justice