After “Dark Times” in Pretrial Detention, Reality Winner Sought Closure in Plea Deal
Winner has seen “dark times” during pretrial detention in the small county jail, where she struggles with depression and an eating disorder.
Justice
The War on Immigrants
“No One Will Believe Baboon Complaints” — Racist Abuse in Immigration Detention on the Rise in Trump Era, Report Says
“Dehumanizing words go hand in hand with dehumanizing policies,” says a new report from Freedom for Immigrants.
Whistleblower Reality Winner, Charged Under the Espionage Act for Helping to Inform Public of Russian Election Meddling, Pleads Guilty
Reality Winner agreed to a sentence of 63 months in prison and three years of supervised release as part of her plea deal.
The War on Immigrants
Trump Aims to Dismantle Protections for Immigrant Kids and Radically Expand the Family Detention System
An internal email makes clear that expanding family detention — done in the name of keeping families together — is at the heart of the Trump agenda.
Interpol Rolls Out International Voice Identification Database Using Samples From 192 Law Enforcement Agencies
The Speaker Identification Integrated Project marks a major development in the international expansion of voice biometrics for law enforcement use.
The War on Immigrants
“Set the Babies Free!” — Tensions Escalate on the Border as Immigrant Parents Search for Separated Children
Hundreds of protesters descended on a Border Patrol facility, yelling to the children inside, “Los vemos! Los queremos!” “We see you! We love you!”
Chilling Dissent
The FBI Is Using Unvetted, Right-Wing Blacklists to Question Activists About Their Support for Palestine
In interviews of activists, the FBI has referenced Canary Mission, an anonymously run website that compiles dossiers on pro-Palestinian student activists.
The War on Immigrants
Debora Barrios-Vasquez Took Sanctuary in a Church Because ICE Separates Families Every Day
Sanctuary was an alternative to an impossible choice: dash her American son’s dreams of working for NASA, or allow herself to be deported without him.
The War on Immigrants
Two Boys Sue the U.S. Government for Separating Them From Their Fathers
It’s been nearly a month since the families were separated. Only one of the boys has been able to speak to his father.
A Historic Bill in New York Could Create First-of-Its-Kind Accountability for Prosecutors — If Andrew Cuomo Doesn't Veto It
Most wrongful convictions are results of prosecutors' misconduct. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a chance to create some accountability.