Teskey lays down the law over nominations to new policing partnership

"You're a Disgrace!" Mike Lawler Goes Nuclear on Democrats Defending Sanctuary Policies

A shouting match erupted between Mike Lawler and Jamie Raskin after Lawler stated that Democrat lawmakers do not feel sympathy for American citizens who have been murdered by illegal aliens due to their sanctuary city policies. #shorts

Going Rogue: How Radical, Reformist Prosecutors Are Endangering Public Safety

Rogue prosecutors refuse to enforce laws, undermining accountability and public trust. Texas lawmakers must act to ensure consistent enforcement of laws, strengthen oversight, and restore faith in the justice system. Key Points The post Going Rogue: How Radical, Reformist Prosecutors Are Endangering Public Safety first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.

'Feelings of horror:' High Court slams law tying judge appointments to ideology

The government said the law is meant to increase ideological diversity among judges. Supreme Court President Isaac Amit warned that if it remains in force, 'in 15 years we'll have politicized judges and, regrettably, our judicial DNA is liable to change'

Advocates: Two years after Sonya Massey’s death, Illinois police struggle to implement SAFE-T Act provisions – Chicago Tribune*

The Massey Commission makes important recommendations on policing but goes much deeper by exploring the systemic racism that has for too long affected police and community relations. The commission calls for expanding safe and equitable access to social services in Sangamon County to address systemic racism and mistrust in police. ... (T)he governor’s office has already signed off on the overarching recommendation that agencies and leaders responsible for implementation meet twice a year to monitor the process.

Ruling party debate over prosecutors' powers deepens

The debate has deepened within the ruling party over whether to completely remove prosecutors' supervision of police in its handling of criminal cases, a key agenda item ahead of the convention to elect a new party leader. Some lawmakers have expressed concerns that the party's ongoing legislative push could leave the police unchecked and invite corruption. But others said the party should continue to push for the prosecutorial reform plan regardless of the potential negative effects of the legi

Alito and Thomas dissent in case involving race and law enforcement

The court’s senior GOP appointees wondered about the limits of racial considerations if officers and courts “must craft special rules for black persons.” The post Alito and Thomas dissent in case involving race and law enforcement appeared first on MS NOW.

DA's Hill-Lewis draws the line: Mobs don't enforce immigration law, the state does

DA's Hill-Lewis draws the line: Mobs don't enforce immigration law, the state does

The fine line between policing facts and silencing critics

The fine line between policing facts and silencing critics

Wyoming AG’s bombshell disclosure in Gray case merits more court action

State’s top law enforcement officer chose prosecutors who determined his client should not be charged with a crime, writes columnist Kerry Drake. The post Wyoming AG’s bombshell disclosure in Gray case merits more court action appeared first on WyoFile .

Murdaugh Judge Debra McCaslin: A bona fide member of South Carolina's close-knit legal tribe

COLUMBIA, S.C. — She’s a judge. He’s a crook. Not just any crook but South Carolina’s most notorious criminal, convicted of major financial crimes and facing a retrial in an infamous double-murder case. She'll preside at that retrial. ...

Liberals claim to be the party of law and order now. Inside the party's about-face on crime

After years of criminal justice reform that included a lighter touch for some offenders, the federal Liberal government has done an about-face over the last year and enacted stricter policies to tamp down on crime rates that have become a political liability in some vote-rich parts of the country.

Acting AG Todd Blanche says Newsom's DOJ claims are not 'grounded in fact'

Acting AG Todd Blanche says Gov. Gavin Newsom's claims that the Justice Department is politically targeting him are not grounded in fact.

If This Is Justice for Paul Kessler, Free Speech Is in Serious Trouble

If This Is Justice for Paul Kessler, Free Speech Is in Serious Trouble

Shouting match erupts at House hearing on 'sanctuary cities'

Reps. Mike Lawler, a New York Republican, and Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, got into a shouting match during a House hearing on "sanctuary cities." The exchange became so heated that Raskin told Lawler to "get the hell out of here."

Meet the second-generation immigrants who are helping protect your civil rights.

As legal battles over voting and immigration rights heat up, attorneys with the Texas Civil Rights Project are channeling their personal experience to fight for justice. The post Meet the second-generation immigrants who are helping protect your civil rights. appeared first on Upworthy.

It's Sad This Case Got That Far, But It Was a Good Day for the Rule of Law in Texas

It's Sad This Case Got That Far, But It Was a Good Day for the Rule of Law in Texas

Sheriff slams feds: Bunch of Bullies!

Sheriff slams feds: Bunch of Bullies! (First column, 7th story, link) Related stories:Mexico Threatens Legal Action Against ICE Over Shooting of Illegal Alien in Texas...The Critically Panned Vigilante Movie That Found an Audience via Musk... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

Constitutional democracy demands due process, not vigilantism

As tensions surrounding undocumented immigration continue to escalate in KwaZulu-Natal and across South Africa, legal expert Susan Abro of Susan Abro Attorney, is warning that while the law provides clear mechanisms for dealing with unlawful immigration, private citizens cannot assume the role of law enforcement. Recent demonstrations and actions linked to the civic movement March []

Sometimes, when you're a hard-nosed Judge Dredd style cop taking justice to the mean streets of Los Angeles, it's kill-or-be-licked by a Goldendoodle [Facepalm]

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Law must remain free from vested interests, Prabowo says

President Prabowo Subianto underscored the importance of impartial law enforcement, saying the law must not be used to ...

DOJ Sues Virginia Over Laws Restricting ICE

AI News Desk (The Washington Times) The Justice Department filed suit against Virginia last week over two state laws that federal officials say uncons...

Exclusive: DOJ Taps Gang, Terrorism Prosecutors to Crack Down on Political Groups

The Department of Justice has tapped two prosecutors with expertise in organized crime and terrorism prosecutions to implement a White...

Virginia Takes Aim At Masked Federal Agents

The fight over Virginia’s anti-mask law for federal officers is not simply about face coverings; it is a test case in how far states can go in the name of transparency before they cross the constitutional line that shields federal law enforcement operations from local regulation. Key Points The Justice Department is challenging Virginia’s new []

Lawlessness Is a Choice

With their dehumanizing rhetoric and soft-on-crime policies, progressives create permission structures that excuse crime and violence, remove accountability, and blur the distinction between right and wrong. As if that weren’t enough, in New York they have also created powerful disincentives for good citizens to protect themselves or others from crime. The post Lawlessness Is a Choice appeared first on Imprimis.

Israeli High Court hears petitions against law reshaping judicial selection committee

Petitioners, including civil rights groups, watchdog organizations, the Israel Bar Association and opposition lawmakers, argue that the amendment will politicize the judicial system.

Florida bishops urge DeSantis to stay execution of 74-year-old convicted of murdering wife

Dusty Ray Spencer's crime merits a severe punishment, but the state should exercise mercy, the state bishops' conference said. [...]

Viral Birmingham Fight Video Triggers ‘Two-Tier Policing’ Debate in UK, West Midlands Police Respond

A video showing a fight between a group of men in Birmingham has become the centre of a wider debate on law and order in the United Kingdom. West Midlands Police have been accused of carrying out 'two-tier' justice after a white man was arrested soon after being assaulted by a group of black men, as per reports.

Justice, Voting Rights & Black Legacy Wins | Sybil Wilkes “What We Need To Know”

Sybil Wilkes covers justice for Savion McConnell, a voting rights fight, a new Black luxury watch brand, and Motown’s HBCU internship pipeline.

Expert: 100-Year Sentence in Texas Case Signals Authoritarian Threat to Black Protest

The Root spoke to one legal expert, who warned Texas protest sentences could chill dissent and reshape how future political demonstrations are prosecuted.

EDITORIAL: Our justice system endangers the public

Hoping to rehabilitate the offender is a painfully naive approach

Prosecutor General: Freedom of speech has turned into absolute lawlessness

Freedom of speech has turned into absolute lawlessness, resulting in the spread of disinformation and hate speech, which is why a swift and effective response against those spreading such content is needed, Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters said in an interview with the LETA news agency. In his view, the situation regarding hate speech and disinformation [] The post Prosecutor General: Freedom of speech has turned into absolute lawlessness appeared first on Baltic News Network.

‘LAWFARE’: New Orleans Democrats Get Arrest Warrant Against Republican Attorney General

Republicans are condemning as “lawfare” the efforts of Democrat New Orleans officials to arrest Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill amid a dispute about a new law’s interpretation. “Targeting a sitting attorney general for carrying out her official duties is a dangerous attempt to weaponize the legal system against elected officials with whom they disagree,” Adam Piper,...

The Federal Case Putting SPLC Under Scrutiny

A recent episode takes a deeper look at the federal case against the Southern Poverty Law Center. | Image by DX A recent episode from Forgotten Histor...

Iowa Rejects 'Junk Science' Bias Training for Police

One of Iowa's most debated police reforms has just been rolled back. The move is drawing praise from some lawmakers and sharp criticism from civil rights advocates.

Southern Poverty Law Centers pleads not guilty in federal fraud case

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Southern Poverty Law Center, best known for monitoring hate groups, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges that it defrauded donors by not disclosing that some of the money would be used to pay informants in extremist organizations. Attorney Abbe Lowell entered the not guilty plea on behalf of the [] The post Southern Poverty Law Centers pleads not guilty in federal fraud case appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Gavel Drops As Raskin And Lawler Trade Insults In House Judiciary Shouting Match

A House Judiciary Committee hearing turned volatile on Tuesday when Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) engaged in a fierce shouting match over U.S. immigration policies. Lawler was attending the hearing as a guest to introduce a constituent witness, but his opening remarks quickly shifted into a sharp critique of urban immigration [] Gavel Drops As Raskin And Lawler Trade Insults In House Judiciary Shouting Match

MIKE SILUMA | Ramaphosa must reassure a nervous nation over June 30 threat

Are our compromised police capable of maintaining public order if anti-migrant action gets out of hand, asks Mike Siluma.

GOP Attorney Unleashes Tirade When Asked By Fellow Republicans Why He Is Helping Anti-Gun Dem AG

A Republican Commonwealth’s Attorney clashed with a local GOP committee after he aided Democratic Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones in defending a ban on modern semiautomatic firearms. A judge in Lancaster County

Major Win for Second Amendment Rights

The Supreme Court overturned Hawaii’s private property gun ban.

Free parties in France come under increasing surveillance

Under an upcoming bill, which is set to be debated in the Assemblée Nationale on Monday, prison sentences would apply not only to the organizers of these self-managed techno parties, but also to their attendees. Protest parties have taken place across France in response to this crackdown.

Don’t make State Police FG’s appendage, Afenifere tells NASS

Urges lawmakers to move policing to Concurrent List By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for transmitting the State Police Bill to the National Assembly but urged lawmakers to amend provisions it said would make state police “appendages of the federal government.” The group also called on [] The post Don’t make State Police FG’s appendage, Afenifere tells NASS appeared first on Vanguard News.

Can the US Supreme Court stay independent? | AJ Shorts

Constitutional law professor and former assistant US attorney Kim Wehle says rising threats against judges are eroding the rule of law. She warns that when justice is based on loyalty to individuals or ideology rather than the law, democracy is at risk. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Judicial reforms, technology-driven justice system vital for rule of law and investment: legal expert

Judicial reforms, technology-driven justice system vital for rule of law and investment: legal expert

Judge Sides With Rioters, Says Safety Fence Around Federal Building Tramples Their Free Speech

Judge Sides With Rioters, Says Safety Fence Around Federal Building Tramples Their Free Speech