Are Police Helicopters Worth the Cost?
As advocates and academics question the impact of flights over neighborhoods, police departments lack persuasive evidence of crime-fighting effectiveness.
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Sports Teams Fly on Same Private Jets Hired to Deport Immigrants
The planes reconfigure from “ultra-luxurious” aircraft for athletes to mass deportation machines for migrants.
Biden Promised to Protect Sanctuary Cities. So Why is ICE Still Partnering With Local Cops?
Despite campaign promises, Biden hasn’t slowed down Trump’s ‘main engine of deportation.’
Police Restraint System Adopted Nationwide Despite Lawsuits, Allegations
No testing requirements, safety guidelines or certifications for the full body restraints exist in the U.S.
A drunk mechanic, shackled immigrants, a crash landing: ICE detainee flights have history of dangerous practices
ICE told its contractors to increase precautions following airplane accidents and injuries of detained immigrants. But the flights continued.
Budget Reconciliation Could Provide Path to Citizenship for Millions of Immigrants
The expedited process doesn’t require Republican support and may be the best chance for reform in decades.
Will Investing in Community Groups Keep Immigrants Out of Detention?
Advocates say the new approach could help transform the country’s immigration system.
Despite Biden’s Promises, Immigrant Detention and Surveillance Grow
The “insidious” expansion is creating new physical and psychological harms, advocates say.
Getting Past ‘Smart Walls’ to Build a Smart Immigration Policy
Biden talked the talk on border policy during the campaign, but has been a different guy since becoming president.
Missteps in L.A.’s Pandemic Response Left Disadvantaged Communities Behind
New collaborations with community organizations may produce innovative solutions that could make the pandemic recovery more equitable.
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