After Lawsuit, ICE Releases Hunger Strikers From Solitary Confinement After Lawsuit, ICE Releases Hunger Strikers From Solitary Confinement
A lawsuit against ICE claimed that immigrant detainees were placed in isolation in retaliation to their hunger strike, a violation of their free speech rights.
Apr 4, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
How UK Law Ties Immigrant Domestic Workers to Their Abusive Employers How UK Law Ties Immigrant Domestic Workers to Their Abusive Employers
The UK seems keen on abandoning its most vulnerable workers to the rule of the master of the house.
Apr 4, 2014 / Michelle Chen
‘You Know You’re Getting a Quality Product When the Slogan Is Don’t Tell Anyone Where You Got This’ ‘You Know You’re Getting a Quality Product When the Slogan Is Don’t Tell Anyone Where You Got This’
“Americans support the death penalty, but don’t want to know how the sausage is made."
Apr 3, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Rick Perry Says Texas Won’t Comply With Federal Standards to Curb Prison Rape Rick Perry Says Texas Won’t Comply With Federal Standards to Curb Prison Rape
Texas consistently has some of the highest national rates of prison rape.
Apr 2, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Mississippi Grants Death Row Inmate Michelle Byrom a New Trial Mississippi Grants Death Row Inmate Michelle Byrom a New Trial
The State Supreme Court decision reverses Byrom's capital murder conviction for conspiring to kill her husband, a crime her son confessed to.
Apr 1, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Why Has President Obama Deported More Immigrants Than Any President in US History? Why Has President Obama Deported More Immigrants Than Any President in US History?
Since 9/11, immigration has become increasingly tangled with criminal enforcement and national security.
Mar 31, 2014 / Alejandra Marchevsky and Beth Baker
De Blasio Administration Appoints NYPD Inspector General De Blasio Administration Appoints NYPD Inspector General
De Blasio distinguished himself from his electoral opponents by advocating an independent overseer of the NYPD—now he’s fulfilled that promise.
Mar 28, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Judges: Texas and Oklahoma Must Lift Veil of Secrecy on Execution Drug Suppliers Judges: Texas and Oklahoma Must Lift Veil of Secrecy on Execution Drug Suppliers
Transparency and civil rights advocates win two victories in a growing battle over anonymous suppliers.
Mar 27, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Christie Didn’t Do It, Says Christie’s Lawyer Christie Didn’t Do It, Says Christie’s Lawyer
The other investigations proceed, but Randy Mastro releases a 300-page report saying Christie is not guilty.
Mar 27, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Is Mississippi About to Execute an Innocent Woman? (Update) Is Mississippi About to Execute an Innocent Woman? (Update)
UPDATE: Michelle Byrom was not executed on March 27. The Mississippi Supreme Court is reviewing a post-conviction motion to review evidence in her case.
Mar 26, 2014 / Steven Hsieh