Julian Assange’s Health Is Central to Upcoming Ruling on Extradition to the U.S.
In a case that puts press freedoms on trial, a British appeals court is considering the suicide risk should Assange be sent abroad.
Justice
High-Stakes Prosecution of U.S.-Backed Mexican Drug War Commander Set for Trial
The development in Genaro García Luna’s case in New York comes amid rising concerns over DEA operations abroad.
The War on Immigrants
ICE Review of Immigrant's Suicide Finds Falsified Documents, Neglect, and Improper Confinement
An internal review of Efraín Romero de la Rosa's death in ICE custody found almost two dozen policy violations during his stint in detention.
Private Prison Companies Pursue Creative Workarounds to Biden Executive Order
The administration should “enforce its order,” said an ACLU attorney, “or admit that it’s going to let the private prison operators reduce that order to meaningless words on paper.”
Voices
Defense Attorneys in Trial for Ahmaud Arbery's Murder Quiz Jury Pool on Racism
Given the racial Rorschach test that is the Arbery death, how do you find jurors who can lay aside their impressions of the case?
Biden’s Pick to Lead CBP Supports Two of Trump’s Most Controversial Border Initiatives
In a confirmation hearing, Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus signaled support for Title 42 and border wall construction.
Voices
A Florida Anarchist Will Spend Years in Prison for Online Posts Prompted by Jan. 6 Riot
Daniel Baker’s calls for armed defense against possible far-right attacks led to a much harsher sentence than that facing most insurrectionists.
Protests for Black Lives
NYPD Lawyer Who Oversaw Violent Arrests of Legal Observers Should Be Disciplined, Watchdog Says
It’s the first time the Civilian Complaint Review Board has recommended discipline against an NYPD lawyer for conduct at a protest.
The NYPD Is Using Drones the U.S. Government Claims Threaten National Security
There's not much evidence backing U.S. officials' claims, but civil rights advocates question whether police should be using drones at all.
Voices
What Else Biden Can — and Should — Do to Fight the Texas Abortion Ban
The judicial back-and-forth on the abortion law shows why the Justice Department's lawsuit against Texas won't be enough.