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Alabama death-row non-shooter seeks clemency as execution looms
law-and-justice1 month ago

Alabama death-row non-shooter seeks clemency as execution looms

Charles “Sonny” Burton, 75, on Alabama’s death row for capital felony murder tied to a 1991 AutoZone robbery in which the shooter killed a man, argues he did not kill anyone and is seeking clemency or a stay; advocates note the disparity of punishing a non-shooter and urge the governor or the Supreme Court to intervene, while Gov. Ivey has said there are no plans to grant clemency and several jurors and the victim’s daughter support mercy.

via CNN|
#alabama#clemency#death-penalty
law-and-justice1 month ago

Rhode Island AG Reveals Credibly Accused Clergy Findings in Providence Diocese

The Rhode Island Attorney General and State Police released a comprehensive report on child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Providence, summarizing an investigation of more than 250,000 pages dating back to 1950, identifying 72 credibly accused clergy, and outlining resources for victims and recommendations for ongoing reforms by the Church, government, and public.

via Rhode Island Attorney General (.gov)|
#attorney-general#clergy-abuse#investigation
Judge Orders Public Release of Evidence in Border Patrol Shooting Case
law-and-justice2 months ago

Judge Orders Public Release of Evidence in Border Patrol Shooting Case

A federal judge in Chicago ordered the public release of most evidence in the October 2025 Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez, including about 40 text messages from the agent who shot her, body-camera footage, emails, FBI reports and 30 days of vehicle images from Flock cameras, with third-party redactions to be applied. The decision comes as prosecutors argued for limited disclosure and Martinez’s lawyers push back against Homeland Security’s portrayal of Martinez as a domestic terrorist, saying transparency is needed to correct misinformation surrounding the case.

via Block Club Chicago|
#body-camera#border-patrol#evidence-release
ICE in Minneapolis Tests Federalism’s Limits
law-and-justice2 months ago

ICE in Minneapolis Tests Federalism’s Limits

Garrett Epps argues that Trump’s Minneapolis ICE crackdown runs into established anti-commandeering doctrine and the Constitution: federal officials cannot coerce states or localities to enforce federal immigration policy, and funding threats cannot legally force compliance. Courts have largely blocked such coercion, framing it as an overreach of federal power, while the administration pursues aggressive enforcement and protests around ICE actions. The dispute foregrounds a broader federalism debate over immigration policy and civil liberties, with the Supreme Court likely to weigh in eventually.

via Washington Monthly|
#anti-commandeering#constitutional-law#federalism
LA County DA condemns ICE detention of staffer as 'unacceptable'
law-and-justice2 months ago

LA County DA condemns ICE detention of staffer as 'unacceptable'

LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in an internal email that an employee of his office was 'wrongfully detained' by ICE and later released. Hochman called the incident 'unacceptable' and noted the staffer was not a prosecutor or protester; he urged federal authorities to respect residents' rights. The episode adds to ongoing concerns about ICE raids and potential racial profiling amid lawsuits alleging Fourth Amendment violations.

via Los Angeles Times|
#civil-liberties#ice#immigration
Unsealed Court Order Links DOJ Pressure to Prosecute Abrego Garcia Post-Wrongful Deportation
law-and-justice3 months ago

Unsealed Court Order Links DOJ Pressure to Prosecute Abrego Garcia Post-Wrongful Deportation

A court unsealed order suggests the DOJ may have targeted Kilmar Abrego Garcia with criminal charges as retaliation for his successful court challenge against his deportation, with evidence indicating high-level department officials prioritized his prosecution shortly after his legal victory, raising concerns of vindictive and politically motivated prosecution.

via Democracy Docket|
#abrego-garcia#doj#immigration
Judge Dismisses Case Against TikTok Streamer Shot by ICE
law-and-justice3 months ago

Judge Dismisses Case Against TikTok Streamer Shot by ICE

A federal judge dismissed the indictment against TikTok streamer Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who was shot by immigration agents during an operation, citing violations of his constitutional rights and procedural failures by the government, including inability to access legal counsel and delayed evidence disclosure. Despite the dismissal, Parias may remain in ICE detention as his immigration case continues.

via The Guardian|
#dismissal#immigration#law-and-justice