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Deep dive into a Rikers detainee filed a civil rights suit saying jail guards abused him during detention and the case adds pressure on city jail reform fights.
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Deep dive into Dominica agreed to take some U.S. asylum seekers under a third-country arrangement that raised local alarm about capacity.
New Jersey Environmental Justice Victory: Ending Saturated Pollution Zones
Deep dive into New Jersey’s appellate court kept the state’s environmental justice rules in force for “overburdened” neighborhoods.
Why Does the DOJ Want Your Voter Registration Data?
The DOJ is suing states for unredacted voter registration data, sparking a legal battle over privacy, voter suppression, and federal election oversight.
Saratoga Springs Police Reform: The Real History of Retaliation
Saratoga Springs reached a settlement with AG Letitia James to reform its police department following reports of retaliation against Black Lives Matter protesters.
The Hidden Truth in Louisville Police Shooting Bodycam Release
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