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Law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
fromKqed
4 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
#ice
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Local Police Chief Says ICE Agents Drew Their Guns On One of His Officers: It Has to Stop'

ICE agents allegedly violated civil rights by stopping individuals and an off-duty Brooklyn Park officer, knocking her phone from her hand while she recorded.
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

Dems embrace "law and order" in ICE shutdown fight

Senate Democrats intend to resist Republicans' attempts to shift ICE funding discussions toward immigration issues like the SAVE Act and sanctuary cities.
Boston
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
US politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

ICE's flawed justification for courthouse arrests sparks demand to free those detained

ICE provided false information to justify mass arrests at immigration courts, leading to demands for the release of those detained.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Water companies accused of more than 3,000 environmental rule breaches

The Environment Agency identified over 3,000 environmental breaches by water companies after conducting more than 10,000 inspections in the past year.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Speeders beware: 125 traffic cameras are coming to L.A., along with hefty fines. What you need to know

Los Angeles will install 125 speed cameras to combat speeding and reduce traffic fatalities in school zones and high-accident areas.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
5 days ago

Why a Private Company Is Investigating Rapes at an ICE Detention Center Instead of the Sheriff | KQED

CoreCivic does not conduct criminal investigations of sexual abuse allegations at Otay Mesa Detention Center, referring them to law enforcement instead.
Public health
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Water utility announces it's ditching fluoride-then reveals it did so years ago

Birmingham's lawsuit against CAW seeks to restore fluoride in water, citing public health risks from its removal.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
Privacy professionals
fromFEDweek
6 days ago

Agencies Need More Complete Guidance on Privacy Considerations of AI Use, Says GAO

GAO identifies gaps in AI guidance, highlighting risks and the need for comprehensive privacy protections in agency implementations.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
US politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
#doj
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Roving security team to tackle surge in antisocial behaviour in Dublin parks

A new Mobile Security Crew will patrol city parks to deter antisocial behavior during a six-month trial period.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Agency data leads worry about staff capacity to tackle statutory requirements, survey finds

Among the 189 CDO and other data leader respondents to the annual survey conducted by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Data Foundation, about 40% said they had lost six or more employees last year.
EU data protection
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Former executive director of San Francisco city department arrested

Davis allegedly directed more than $4.5 million to Collective Impact from the Dream Keeper Initiative, a city program that distributes arts and culture grants to the Black community, the DA said.
Non-profit organizations
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
5 days ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
fromShore News Network - The Latest Breaking, Viral and Trending News
1 day ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
London politics
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Safe AI pathfinding is essential for government adoption, officials say

Federal agencies should adopt AI through experimentation and fit-for-purpose deployments, using centralized platforms like USAi.gov to safely evaluate tools and determine when AI solutions are actually needed.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Companies House disciplines over 100 staff amid compliance concerns

Companies House disciplined 132 employees for policy breaches, highlighting operational challenges and the need for stronger data security measures.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Police compromised, got hundreds of Ontario court cases tossed by violating Charter rights: report | CBC News

Ontario courts dismissed charges or excluded evidence in hundreds of cases over a decade due to police Charter violations, with 70% of cases resulting in case dismissals or reduced sentences.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ministers announce huge expansion of electronic tagging in England and Wales

England and Wales will implement the largest electronic tagging expansion in British history, tracking tens of thousands of released offenders in real time while focusing intensive supervision on high-risk criminals.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Law needs to be changed to raise criminal threshold for gardai involved in accidents while on duty, says Garda Commissioner

A dedicated drone unit will be launched to assist in serious incidents and pursuits by next year.
Law
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks 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.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Law enforcement watchdogs get more teeth when seeking records after state court ruling

Civilian oversight bodies in California can now subpoena law enforcement records during whistleblower investigations, enhancing transparency.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Why Security Culture Metrics Matter More Than Dashboards

Traditional cybersecurity metrics create false confidence by masking hidden risks; culture metrics measuring employee engagement and responsiveness are essential for actual security effectiveness.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Judge Throws IT Worker Out Of Courtroom For Doing His Job - Above the Law

Judges must balance their authority with humility and public service to avoid abusive behavior in courtrooms.
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
London politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Environment officers given police-style powers to fight waste crime

The government is implementing a zero-tolerance approach to waste crime, granting environment officers police-like powers including warrant-less searches, asset seizure, and arrest authority to combat illegal dumping gangs.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

ICE agents reveal daily arrest quotas and surveillance app in rare court testimony

ICE agents in Oregon used a custom app called Elite to target neighborhoods and maintained daily arrest quotas, contradicting DHS claims of no quotas, as revealed in federal court testimony.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Judiciary Is Still Unaccountable, And This Congress Won't Fix It - Above the Law

The Judiciary Accountability Act aims to extend anti-discrimination protections to judiciary employees, promoting transparency and accountability in the judicial system.
#immigration-enforcement
#justice-department
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
Law

Op-Ed | It is hard to appreciate how much power the U.S. Justice Department wields | amNewYork

The Justice Department is suing New York City over its sanctuary city laws, highlighting tensions between federal and local policies.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
US politics

A Lawyer for ICE Broke Down in Court. It's the Sound of the System Collapsing.

The Justice Department repeatedly violated court orders in Minneapolis, revealing institutional collapse and a strained attorney who begged for sleep in open court.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | It is hard to appreciate how much power the U.S. Justice Department wields | amNewYork

The Justice Department is suing New York City over its sanctuary city laws, highlighting tensions between federal and local policies.
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Federal judges speak out about threats becoming 'ordinary'

"What's most problematic is that the extraordinary has become ordinary. It's just a matter of course now that when you issue an opinion that some people don't like, you're going to get threats, you're going to get death threats, and that is obviously problematic on many levels."
Law
fromBloomberglaw
3 weeks ago

Punching In: Labor Department Watchdog Pressed on His Future

I'm here on this panel today answering your questions as the inspector general. I hope if you are indeed doing this that you do resign. I am well aware of the Hatch Act. The inspector general is currently heading an investigation into both Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who is accused of committing travel fraud and having an affair with her bodyguard, and the secretary's husband Shawn DeRemer, who allegedly assaulted at least two female department employees.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Officer who ran pizza company on sick leave fired

well enough to work but not well enough to serve the public in any capacity
Miscellaneous
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

33 people died in ICE custody last year. Lawmaker wants to make California detention centers accountable

Private detention centers have earned millions in profits and continued to secure contracts with government agencies, despite well documented cases of health and safety violations. It is time for the State of California to use its legal and moral authority to inspect private detention facilities, hold bad actors accountable and close facilities with consistent, documented cases of human rights abuses.
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The Justice Department Is Lowering Its Ethical Guardrails - Above the Law

The Justice Department eliminated a policy classifying senior political appointees as 'further restricted' under the Hatch Act, removing safeguards requiring election law enforcers to maintain strict political neutrality.
Environment
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Entorno Law and the Role of Public Interest Law in Protecting Communities and the Environment - Social Media Explorer

Public interest law ensures accountability and enforces environmental and consumer protections to safeguard public health, community welfare, and natural resources while promoting sustainability and fairness.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company

Unchecked integrity gaps—overlooked conflicts of interest, offensive behavior, or aggressive sales practices—can escalate into severe reputational and financial harm.
New York City
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

NYC Cracks Down on Employment Agency Violations Following City Limits' Investigation

Thousands of job seekers, especially low-income non–native English speakers, were charged illegal upfront fees or received only partial refunds from employment agencies.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Feels The Squeeze As DHS's Courtroom Pain Sponge - Above the Law

A federal judge threatened contempt charges against the US government three times for violating court orders regarding ICE's unlawful detention of long-term immigrants under a misinterpreted statute.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Ethics Whiplash Over Executive Orders + FL Bondi Complaint, DOJ Takes On State Discipline, Spike In Judicial Conduct Complaints & More - Above the Law

Judicial misconduct complaints against federal judges spiked nearly 23% last year to over 1,850, potentially driven by increased public criticism of judges and courts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police officers to be told they must get work licence or face dismissal

Police in England and Wales must hold and renew a licence to practice demonstrating required skills, or face dismissal.
Law
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Why So Many Legal Courts in S.F.? | KQED

San Francisco concentrates multiple levels of state and federal courts in one location, including Superior Court, U.S. District Court, Court of Appeals, and California Supreme Court, which is unusual compared to other states where courts are typically dispersed across state capitals or larger cities.
#police-oversight
Environment
fromKqed
1 month ago

State Launches Civil Rights Investigation into Eaton Fire Response | KQED

POST purchased most of Juristac to protect over 6,000 acres as a wildlife corridor and cultural site, honoring Amah Mutsun spiritual and ecological values.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?

Visible camera warnings and apps let drivers slow briefly then resume speeding, undermining speed limits and local road safety.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Creating a Company Culture That Embraces Regulatory Standards

Embedding regulatory compliance into company culture through clear communication, integrated training, and shared responsibility reduces risk and protects reputation.
Information security
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Think You Are Covered? Better Read Your Cybersecurity Policy - Carefully - Above the Law

Cyber insurance often fails to fully protect organizations due to exclusions, leaving law firms particularly vulnerable without proper cybersecurity and coverage review.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

New powers for councils to fine pavement parkers

Councils in England will gain powers to fine motorists who cause unnecessary pavement obstruction later this year without requiring additional traffic signage.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Should speed cameras be hidden?

Camera-warning signs and apps let drivers slow briefly then speed, undermining limits; hiding speed cameras is suggested to improve compliance and road safety.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Why ICE agents face far less accountability than police

ICE lacks historical DOJ pattern-or-practice scrutiny and will likely avoid such probes under the Trump administration despite increased officer-involved shootings.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Local police agreements with ICE are skyrocketing in the United States, reigniting debate over public trust

Agreements allowing local police forces to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have multiplied at an unprecedented rate. An analysis of official data by FWD.us, a nonpartisan organization that advocates for comprehensive immigration and criminal justice reform, shows that 1,168 police departments had officers enrolled to assist ICE at the end of January, up from 135 during the Biden administration and 150 at the end of Donald Trump's first term.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

'Know your rights,' but also 'know your risks': Experts weigh in on safety for ICE observers

Recording law enforcement is a fundamental First Amendment right essential for accountability but carries personal risks and legal boundaries.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

ICE Officers Should Be Held Accountable. These Law School Students Know How.

Establish a federal equivalent of Section 1983 to allow lawsuits against federal officers and eliminate qualified immunity to hold them accountable.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

DOJ Continues to Let DHS Pick and Choose Screen Shots Pertaining to Their Assaults - emptywheel

The Department of Homeland Security has stopped using software that automatically captured text messages and saved trails of communication between officials, according to sworn court statements filed this week. Instead, the agency began in April to require officials to manually take screenshots of their messages to comply with federal records laws, citing cybersecurity concerns with the autosave software. The policy expects officials to first take screenshots of the text messages on their work phones,
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Accountability In An Age Of Unaccountability - Above the Law

Legal system turmoil: arrests, Epstein file fallout, judicial misconduct, and mounting ethical breaches requiring disbarment of dishonest administration lawyers.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Immigration officers can still wear masks in California for now, federal judge decides

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Monday, Feb. 9, allowing federal immigration officials to continue wearing masks during California operations, but upheld a law requiring law enforcement to display badges identifying themselves and their agency. U.S. District Judge Christine A. Snyder in Los Angeles granted the Trump administration's request for a temporary order halting enforcement of SB 627, the No Secret Police Act, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law in September amid ongoing waves of federal immigration enforcements across California.
US politics
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

Protecting Our Right to Sue Federal Agents Who Violate the Constitution

Federal agents increasingly evade constitutional accountability; new statutes like California S.B. 747 are needed to enable damages lawsuits against federal officials.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Department of Justice asks judge to pause California's mask ban on federal officers

The Department of Justice seeks a federal injunction to block California's ban on federal officers wearing masks, arguing it unlawfully interferes with federal enforcement and officer safety.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Councilors Want City to Move Faster on Enforcement of New Detention Center Fee

Portland councilors demand swift enforcement of a new code banning chemical emissions from detention facilities and investigations into tear gas deployments at the ICE site.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

ICE conducted 37 investigations into officer misconduct in last year

ICE conducted 37 use-of-force investigations last year; 18 closed and 19 pending or referred.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Federal Judge Reminds DHS That Court Orders Are Not Optional - Above the Law

The case centers on reimbursement requests submitted by local governments under federal migrant support grants. Those requests were filed before Homeland Security formally terminated the grants, and the law requires agencies to process reimbursements within a statutory 30-day window. Instead of paying up or offering a lawful explanation for denying the requests, the administration froze the funds and then argued that it no longer had to meet the reimbursement deadline because the grants were now in "closeout."
US politics
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

ICE on US streets challenges American norms, founding values

Widespread, sometimes lethal ICE operations in major US cities have driven public disapproval of Trump's immigration handling to 53%, with approval at 39%.
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