Chilling Dissent
Some Republicans Opposed Using Troops Against Protests in 2020. Now They’re Marching in Lockstep.
The near-unanimous chorus is a sign of how thoroughly Trump has consolidated his grip on Republicans.
Justice
Chilling Dissent
Josh Hawley Blames Nonprofits for “Bankrolling Civil Unrest” in LA Without Evidence
The Republican senator accused groups supporting immigrant communities of planning “astroturf” protests.
Chilling Dissent
Palestinian Activists Came to Speak at California Synagogue — But Face Deportation at the Airport
CBP revoked Eid and Awdah Hathaleen’s visas before detaining them on Wednesday. Local organizers haven’t heard from them since.
Trump Appointee Wanted to Lock Up CIA Leaker for a Decade. The Judge Ignored Him.
The judge in Asif William Rahman’s case disregarded pleas from the Trump administration to go well beyond sentencing guidelines.
Chilling Dissent
As 75 Democrats Vote to Praise ICE, Ilhan Omar Wants to Hold Police Accountable for Protest Abuses
Trying to pass laws to defend protesters’ rights is a lonely battle on Capitol Hill.
Feds Seek “Unprecedented” Sentence Boost for CIA Leaker, Leaning on His Use of Signal
Asif William Rahman’s lawyers thought they had a deal. Now Trump’s prosecutors are asking for a super harsh sentence.
Chilling Dissent
LAPD Won’t Do Immigration Enforcement — But Will Shoot You With Rubber Bullets for Protesting ICE
LA’s sanctuary laws ban cops from helping ICE in most cases. But the LAPD was out in full force repressing protests against the raids.
Voices
LA Protesters Aren’t Inviting Violent Authoritarianism, They’re Mobilizing to Stop It
Adam Schiff and centrist concern trolls have it completely backward: Trump’s immigration crackdown is the source of pervasive violence.
Trials of Richard Glossip
In Shocking Move, Oklahoma AG Decides to Retry Richard Glossip for Murder
During a hearing in Oklahoma City, the state made clear it will go ahead despite the fact that the case against Glossip has fallen apart.
Chilling Dissent
ICE Won’t Rule Out Retaliating Against Immigrants Who Testify in Free Speech Case
Government attorneys want to reserve the right to detain and deport witnesses who take the stand in a campus free speech trial.