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criminal-justice2 years ago

Supreme Court Divided on Police Property Seizures

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could have significant consequences for victims of civil asset forfeiture, a practice that allows police to seize and keep property allegedly involved in a crime, even if the owner has not been convicted or accused. The case involves two individuals in Alabama whose cars were seized by police during routine traffic stops. The state initiated civil asset forfeiture proceedings, and the individuals were unable to get their cars back for months. The justices expressed skepticism about the abuses of civil asset forfeiture and questioned the lack of procedural safeguards. A decision in favor of the victims could set boundaries on this controversial practice.

via Slate|
#civil-asset-forfeiture#criminal-justice#due-process
law-enforcement2 years ago

"FBI Investigates Alleged Police Abuse at Baton Rouge 'Torture Warehouse'"

The FBI has initiated a civil rights investigation into allegations of police abuse at an obscure warehouse in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, known as the "Brave Cave." Multiple lawsuits have been filed, with victims claiming they were assaulted and subjected to strip searches by police officers. The city's mayor has ordered the closure of the facility, and the police department has disbanded its street crimes unit. The son of a deputy chief, who was at the center of the allegations, has resigned and been arrested. This scandal adds to a series of corruption and misconduct allegations against the Baton Rouge police department, which has faced scrutiny since the fatal police shooting of Alton Sterling in 2016. The FBI's investigation comes after the police chief requested a review of the allegations. Additional lawsuits are expected to be filed as more victims come forward.

via The Guardian US|
#baton-rouge#civil-rights-investigation#fbi
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Feds Investigate Baton Rouge Police Torture Allegations in 'Brave Cave' and 'Torture Warehouse'"

The Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into allegations of abuse and torture by the Baton Rouge Police Department's Street Crimes Unit at a narcotics processing center known as the "Brave Cave." Multiple lawsuits claim that suspects were mistreated at the facility, including an unlawful strip-search of a grandmother. The police department has requested an independent review and has disbanded the Street Crimes Unit. The investigation is being conducted by the FBI, the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Louisiana.

via CBS News|
#baton-rouge#brave-cave#civil-rights-investigation
international-affairs2 years ago

"Concerns Raised as US Urges Kenya to Deploy 1,000 Police Force to Haiti"

The US is considering Kenya to lead a multinational force in Haiti to address gang warfare, despite Kenya's police force being accused of killings and torture by rights watchdogs. Kenyan police officers have been warned against violent abuses, but now 1,000 of them may be deployed to Haiti. Concerns have been raised about exporting abusive police, and the fact that Kenyan police have little overseas experience and don't speak French, the language used in Haiti. While Kenya has a presence in neighboring Somalia and eastern Congo, its peacekeeping deployments have been limited compared to other African nations. Critics argue that Kenya should focus on addressing challenges within its own police force, including political interference, inadequate reform, and a culture of impunity.

via Yahoo News|
#gang-violence#haiti#international-affairs
international-affairs2 years ago

"US Urges Kenya to Lead Haiti Force, Amid Concerns of Potential Abuse"

The US is considering Kenya to lead a multinational force in Haiti to address gang warfare, despite Kenya's police force being accused of killings and torture. Kenyan police officers have been warned against violent abuses, but now they may be deployed to Haiti, where they have little overseas experience and don't speak French. Human rights watchdogs are concerned about exporting abusive police, while Kenya's government sees it as a demonstration of solidarity. Kenya's police force has a presence in Somalia and Congo, but has fewer personnel in UN peacekeeping missions compared to other African nations. Kenya's police force has received training and support from the US and EU, but recent protests have highlighted allegations of brutality.

via The Associated Press|
#gang-violence#haiti#international-affairs
international-affairs2 years ago

"Concerns Raised as US Urges Kenya to Deploy 1,000 Police Force to Haiti"

The US is considering Kenya to lead a multinational force in Haiti to address gang warfare, despite Kenya's police force being accused of killings and torture by rights watchdogs. Kenyan police officers have been warned against violent abuses, but now they may be deployed to Haiti, where deadly gang violence has escalated since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise. Some organizations are concerned about Kenya exporting abusive police, while others argue that Kenya's security forces should focus on domestic threats. Kenya has relatively little overseas experience in such large numbers and does not speak French, which is used in Haiti.

via ABC News|
#gang-violence#haiti#international-affairs