The Founders Warned Against Secret Arrests. ICE Is Testing That Principle.
A lawsuit filed by The Marshall Project argues that ICE must disclose the names of immigrant detainees because you can’t check a government that won’t say who it’s holding.
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2 Recent Cases Illustrate the Limits of a Doctrine That Often Blocks Civil Rights Claims
Federal appeals courts rejected qualified immunity for cops and a judge who flouted longstanding constitutional principles.
He Campaigned for the East Cleveland Mayor's Opponent. Then Police Came for His Truck.
A federal court recently revived William Fambrough's lawsuit, which alleges city officials—including then-Mayor Brandon King—retaliated against him for his speech.
3 Charlotte Cops Resign After Group Chat Reveals Competition To Arrest the Most Black People
The officers could face consequences beyond termination, as prosecutors review whether their past testimony and arrests can still be trusted.
He Won a City Council Seat by Openly Admitting How Little He Wants the Job
"I barely want to do this," Brady Rogers admitted. Voters apparently appreciated the honesty.
Could a Libertarian Swing the Texas Senate Race?
Libertarian Senate candidate Ted Brown discusses Ken Paxton's corruption scandals, James Talarico's economic policies, and why Texas isn't as free as Republicans claim.
Family Separation Drama Fjord Is a Haunting Depiction of Unchecked State Power
This is what it looks like when your children are taken by the state.
Defending Its AR-15 Ban, Cook County Urges SCOTUS To Ignore the Rifle's Popularity
Even if AR-15s are covered by the Second Amendment, the county's brief says, that doesn't mean Americans have a right to own them.
Elissa Slotkin and Kara Swisher Want Democrats To Go After MAGA if They Win
Robby Soave and Amber Duke discuss Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Kara Swisher's calls to hold Trump officials accountable if Democrats regain power.
Texas School Police Referred Tens of Thousands of Children to Prosecutors for Minor Misbehavior
A media investigation found criminal referrals of schoolchildren age 10 to 13 grew as the number of school resource officers in Texas likewise ballooned.
The Feds Took $460,000 From This Arizona Convenience Store Owner and Never Explained Why
Mario Ayala is seeking the return of his property, which federal agents seized more than a year and a half ago for reasons that remain mysterious.
Nuclear Power Now Has Bipartisan Support
Majorities of both major parties now recognize its potential as a more clean and stable energy source.
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