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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

Video that police denied existed shows woman pinned down

Police mishandled body-worn video evidence and retained intrusive footage of a woman's detention, raising serious concerns about data handling practices.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 days ago

Man Beaten By Officers In Viral NYPD Arrest Video Files $100M Lawsuit

A Brooklyn man filed a $100 million lawsuit against police for excessive force during a mistaken identity arrest.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

'I will never be the same': Brooklyn man beaten by police seeks $100M from NYC

Timothy Brown was brutally beaten by police during a botched drug arrest, leading to a $100 million legal claim against the city and NYPD.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

Video that police denied existed shows woman pinned down

Police mishandled body-worn video evidence and retained intrusive footage of a woman's detention, raising serious concerns about data handling practices.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 days ago

Man Beaten By Officers In Viral NYPD Arrest Video Files $100M Lawsuit

A Brooklyn man filed a $100 million lawsuit against police for excessive force during a mistaken identity arrest.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

'I will never be the same': Brooklyn man beaten by police seeks $100M from NYC

Timothy Brown was brutally beaten by police during a botched drug arrest, leading to a $100 million legal claim against the city and NYPD.
#ice
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago
US politics

This ICE agent killed a queer mother on video. He was put back on duty just 3 days later. - LGBTQ Nation

Social justice
fromThe Nation
11 hours ago

The Long, Bitter Fight to Get ICE Out of Dallas

Azael Alvarez recorded suspected ICE agents detaining a person in Dallas, highlighting tensions between local law enforcement and immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago

This ICE agent killed a queer mother on video. He was put back on duty just 3 days later. - LGBTQ Nation

ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who killed Renee Good, was reinstated after three days of leave, raising concerns about accountability and safety.
#protest
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

11 arrested outside Burlington ICE facility in act of 'civil disobedience,' police say

Eleven protesters were arrested in Burlington for refusing to relocate during an anti-ICE demonstration outside the immigration enforcement facility.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

15 arrested in anti-ICE Passover protest takeover of Palantir's Manhattan lobby | amNewYork

Fifteen protesters were arrested after occupying Palantir's lobby during a Passover seder to condemn ICE operations.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

11 arrested outside Burlington ICE facility in act of 'civil disobedience,' police say

Eleven protesters were arrested in Burlington for refusing to relocate during an anti-ICE demonstration outside the immigration enforcement facility.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

15 arrested in anti-ICE Passover protest takeover of Palantir's Manhattan lobby | amNewYork

Fifteen protesters were arrested after occupying Palantir's lobby during a Passover seder to condemn ICE operations.
fromThe Local France
10 hours ago

Why local police in France might soon have more powers

The flagship measure of this bill is the creation of a municipal police system with 'expanded judicial authority,' including the right to issue fines for a range of offences.
France news
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
11 hours ago

Met's Palantir deployment turns heat on its own officers

Metropolitan Police officers are advised to be cautious with work devices after the deployment of Palantir's technology for monitoring employee data.
#nypd
fromYouTube
1 day ago
New York City

Brooklyn man injured during violent wrongful arrest plans to sue NYPD

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
NYC LGBT

Exonerated but exposed: Cops recount horrific' false sexual misconduct allegations amid PBA lawsuit against CCRB

fromQNS
2 days ago
NYC politics

AG James' office will not pursue criminal charges in an NYPD-involved fatal shooting in Corona just over two years ago - QNS

New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Legal claim against NYC filed over rough NYPD arrest in Brooklyn liquor store viral video

Timothy Brown filed a legal claim against NYC after being assaulted by NYPD detectives who mistook him for a drug suspect.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 day ago

'My life will never be the same.' Brooklyn man files lawsuit after being wrongfully detained by NYPD

A Brooklyn man is suing the city and NYPD for $100 million after a violent arrest video went viral, confirming he was the wrong suspect.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
19 hours ago

Man Beaten By Cops In Brooklyn Liquor Store Suing For $100M | 710 WOR

A man is suing NYC and NYPD for $100 million after being beaten by officers who mistook him for a drug suspect.
New York City
fromYouTube
1 day ago

Brooklyn man injured during violent wrongful arrest plans to sue NYPD

Timothy Brown was wrongfully arrested by NYPD detectives, leading to a $100 million claim against the city for alleged misconduct.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Exonerated but exposed: Cops recount horrific' false sexual misconduct allegations amid PBA lawsuit against CCRB

NYPD officers report being falsely accused of sexual misconduct, damaging their reputations despite being exonerated, due to public disclosure of allegations.
fromQNS
2 days ago
NYC politics

AG James' office will not pursue criminal charges in an NYPD-involved fatal shooting in Corona just over two years ago - QNS

New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Legal claim against NYC filed over rough NYPD arrest in Brooklyn liquor store viral video

Timothy Brown filed a legal claim against NYC after being assaulted by NYPD detectives who mistook him for a drug suspect.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 day ago

'My life will never be the same.' Brooklyn man files lawsuit after being wrongfully detained by NYPD

A Brooklyn man is suing the city and NYPD for $100 million after a violent arrest video went viral, confirming he was the wrong suspect.
#ai-surveillance
fromFuturism
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Man Trapped in Dystopian Nightmare Thanks to AI Surveillance Cameras Flagging His Every Move

Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Man Trapped in Dystopian Nightmare Thanks to AI Surveillance Cameras Flagging His Every Move

AI surveillance systems can lead to wrongful police harassment due to data entry errors.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 day ago

AI Spy Cameras Suddenly Blanketing America

AI surveillance systems are proliferating in the U.S., with minimal regulations, prompting public resistance and accountability efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It's not a story that's over': inside the battle against hatred in America

With Hitler in LA, Leon Lewis hid the spy codes but once I figured it out, I realized, Oh my God, I've got a historian's dream here, which is an unknown story that's really important.
Right-wing politics
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts | KQED

The Save Willy Act aims to reduce whale deaths by creating a centralized reporting system for whale sightings at the Coast Guard station.
#may-day
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US activists plan May Day economic blackout: No school, no work, no shopping'

Labor unions and community groups are organizing an economic blackout for May Day to protest government policies favoring billionaires over workers.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US activists plan May Day economic blackout: No school, no work, no shopping'

Labor unions and community groups are organizing an economic blackout for May Day to protest government policies favoring billionaires over workers.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn man roughed up by cops in liquor store arrest caught on viral video sues NYPD, says he fears for his life | amNewYork

Timothy Brown filed a $100 million lawsuit against the police after being brutally beaten during an arrest for no reason.
Boston real estate
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Woman Convicted for Attacking Police With Swarm of Furious Bees

Evictions can lead to extreme reactions, as demonstrated by a beekeeper who used bees to delay officers during a tense eviction.
#lapd
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
Photography
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

A lost archive of Black history - Harvard Gazette

Deborah Willis continues to uncover and archive Black photography, addressing historical underrepresentation and celebrating African American life through her work.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Beekeeper jailed after releasing insects on authorities trying to evict her friend

A beekeeper was jailed for six months after releasing bees on deputies during an eviction attempt to protect a friend.
#immigration
fromTruthout
1 day ago
Social justice

Hundreds of Incarcerated Migrants Go on Hunger Strike in Remote Michigan Prison

fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
US politics

Police across the US worry officers are being misidentified as ICE, records show

Immigration operations are causing confusion and fear among law enforcement, impacting their ability to perform regular duties effectively.
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago
US politics

ICE Will Reportedly Curb Some of Its Most Aggressive Tactics

The Trump administration is reconsidering immigration enforcement tactics, rolling back controversial policies of ICE amid public scrutiny and leadership changes.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Hundreds of Incarcerated Migrants Go on Hunger Strike in Remote Michigan Prison

Hundreds of immigrant men at North Lake Processing Center began a hunger strike to demand due process, edible food, and an end to sleep deprivation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Police across the US worry officers are being misidentified as ICE, records show

Immigration operations are causing confusion and fear among law enforcement, impacting their ability to perform regular duties effectively.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

ICE Will Reportedly Curb Some of Its Most Aggressive Tactics

The Trump administration is reconsidering immigration enforcement tactics, rolling back controversial policies of ICE amid public scrutiny and leadership changes.
Environment
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

An Ingenious New Strategy for Blocking ICE Detention Warehouses Depends on a Minuscule Snail

The legal battle over an ICE detention center in Maryland centers on the protection of endangered species, particularly the Appalachian springsnail.
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Good Job DOJ, Now The Conspiracy Theorists Have A Point - Above the Law

The DOJ swiftly demanded the National Trust drop its lawsuit after a gunman attempted to attack during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Criminalisation of climate protesters in UK is counterproductive, research finds

Criminalizing climate protests in the UK increases activist determination and may lead to more disruptive actions.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Fuel protesters set to descend on London in major national demonstration

Farmers and tradesmen are protesting in Parliament to demand action on rising fuel prices and tax reductions.
California
fromKqed
6 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 hour ago

Civil Rights Lawyer: SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling Is "Free Pass to Discriminate"

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling undermines the Voting Rights Act, impacting majority-Black districts and enabling potential discrimination in redistricting.
Social justice
fromState of the Planet
4 hours ago

Partnering for Environmental Justice in Harlem

The conference addressed climate-driven health impacts and environmental justice in New York City, emphasizing community collaboration for a sustainable future.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Police Are Using AI Camera Networks to Stalk Women

Police officers misuse automated license plate readers to stalk romantic interests, with numerous cases reported across the US since 2024.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

The DOJ's Bogus Allegations Against SPLC Are a Dog Whistle to White Nationalists

The Trump DOJ indictment against the SPLC lacks evidence and charges, raising questions about its legitimacy and motivations.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Lynn man arrested for human trafficking

Miguel Cabrera was arrested for human trafficking and prostitution charges in Lynn.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Alleged Colorado attacker's family released after nearly a year in detention

Hayam El Gamal and her children were re-detained by ICE despite a judge's order against deportation.
Los Angeles
fromFuturism
5 days ago

The Number of Drones Being Deployed to Surveil Anti-Trump Protestors Is Staggering

Police drones are increasingly used for surveillance of protests, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties across the United States.
Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

FedSoc Event Meant To Sanewash DHS Abducting People Made Harder By Protesters Making A Big Fuss About Racial Profiling - Above the Law

Politeness in discourse is biased, favoring certain viewpoints while punishing others, as seen in recent campus protests against right-wing speakers.
fromKqed
2 hours ago

Search of Golden Gate Bridge Protesters' Social Media Was Illegal, Attorneys Argue | KQED

Moeel filed a motion to suppress that evidence in court ahead of trial, where defendants face maximum sentences of 14 or 15 years in prison for charges including felony conspiracy, false imprisonment and trespassing to interfere with a business.
Social justice
#surveillance
Privacy technologies
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

These AI-Powered Surveillance Cameras Are Everywhere-and People Have Had Enough

The rise of surveillance technology, exemplified by Flock cameras, signifies a profound shift in the relationship between the state and individuals.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
4 days ago

In Atlanta, AI Surveillance Expands As Cop City Reshapes Black Communities

The construction of 'Cop City' in Atlanta raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, and environmental impacts on the local community.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

These AI-Powered Surveillance Cameras Are Everywhere-and People Have Had Enough

The rise of surveillance technology, exemplified by Flock cameras, signifies a profound shift in the relationship between the state and individuals.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
4 days ago

In Atlanta, AI Surveillance Expands As Cop City Reshapes Black Communities

The construction of 'Cop City' in Atlanta raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, and environmental impacts on the local community.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

17 charged in Randolph street takeover that occurred last fall

"Participants blocked intersections to allow the drivers to perform the stunts, while spectators surrounded the scene and recorded videos for social media, police said."
Boston
fromQNS
3 days ago

CM Wong fumes after Bronx man gets released after arraignment for taking part in chaotic street takeover in Middle Village - QNS

As alleged, this defendant put countless people in peril by engaging in reckless driving during a street takeover, creating a dangerous environment for bystanders.
NYC politics
#immigration-enforcement
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

Activists are aiming for a national economic blackout to protest ICE. Here's how you can help. - LGBTQ Nation

US politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

ICE detention center expansion sparks national protest

Demonstrators oppose immigration enforcement and demand transparency and community consent for detention plans amid ICE's expansion efforts.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

Activists are aiming for a national economic blackout to protest ICE. Here's how you can help. - LGBTQ Nation

US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

As Opposition Grows, Oklahoma Organizers Share How They Halted an ICE Warehouse

Opposition to ICE detention centers is growing, with grassroots mobilizations successfully halting proposals in various locations across the U.S.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 days ago

I Will Choose Death Over Treatment Unless New York Changes Its Parole Laws

Parole reforms are urgently needed for incarcerated individuals facing life sentences without hope of release.
NYC politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Shocking video shows police throwing gay city councilman to the ground during protest - LGBTQ Nation

New York City Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, facing charges for obstructing government administration.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Hundreds of detainees resume hunger strike at Michigan's largest immigration detention center

Migrants at North Lake Processing Center protest inhumane conditions, demanding better medical care, food, and faster immigration proceedings, while the government denies any issues.
US politics
fromKqed
6 days ago

Ice Quietly Opens Another Detention Center in a Former California Prison | KQED

GEO Group opened the Golden State Annex in 2020, promising economic benefits to McFarland while complying with California's legal requirements for immigration detention facilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It's like a slow death': a jailed mother and her daughter on why prison is a sentence for them both

Valentina expressed her emotional struggle, stating, 'I cried a lot. I dreaded going to school.' This highlights the profound impact of her mother's incarceration on her daily life.
Social justice
#arson
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Authorities shot tear gas and pepper balls into the crowd, leaving at least one teen with an eye wound and others with skin burns, according to demonstrators and police.
US news
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After jail, house arrest and an ankle monitor, a reprieve for a Cop City' protester: The process was the punishment'

A Georgia carpenter resolved a three-year felony arson case related to Cop City protests through an Alford plea, receiving a reduced charge and probation instead of potential 20-year imprisonment.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Taking to the Streets

Independent journalism holds the powerful to account, centers marginalized communities, cuts through lies, advances progressive ideas, and relies on reader support and donations.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Criminal-Justice Activist's Baffling Crime

Prison-reform activist Alexander Friedmann was arrested for secretly smuggling weapons and tools into Nashville's new jail during construction, despite his prominent reputation in criminal-justice reform circles.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

ICE Wants to Buy Warehouses for Mass Detention. Communities Are Fighting Back.

Communities across the country are successfully opposing Trump administration plans to convert warehouses into ICE detention centers, with Platform Ventures withdrawing from a Kansas City deal after public pressure.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

"Reforms" Didn't End Police Violence in 2020 and They Won't End ICE Violence Now

Yet while "Abolish ICE" serves as a unifying chant in the streets, Democrats are once again seeking to temper and co-opt people's demands into a narrow version of reform. The demands outlined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer could not be more toothless: requiring ICE agents to unmask, wear body cameras, and to follow a code of conduct modeled on other law enforcement agencies.
US politics
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