Inhumane

California Attorney General Takes Action: Lawsuit Filed Against L.A. County Over ‘Inhumane’ Jail Conditions and Alarming Death Rate

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Los Angeles, California – Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, citing severe conditions and high mortality rates within its jail system. Bonta expressed urgency for immediate reforms, emphasizing, “We can’t wait any longer. We need comprehensive reform and we need it now.” The lawsuit, filed on Monday, aims to compel reforms from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Correctional Health Services. Key reforms sought include improvements in health care, jail conditions, and grievance procedures. “Our lawsuit will be the driving impetus to make those changes reality,” Bonta … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Immediate Overhaul of ICE Detainee Conditions Amid Growing Outcry Over Inhumane Treatment

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A U.S. District Court in Manhattan has ordered the federal government to improve living conditions for detainees at a controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, following a lawsuit that revealed alarming health and safety violations. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan’s decision came after Peruvian immigrant Sergio Alberto Barco Mercado filed a complaint outlining the cramped and unsanitary environment at 26 Federal Plaza, raising concerns about the treatment of individuals in U.S. custody. In his ruling, Judge Kaplan mandated that by August 26, the government must provide detainees with more spacious and sanitary accommodations. Each holding … Read more

Central Florida Gears Up for ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Protests: Advocating Against Undemocratic Policies and Inhumane Detention Conditions

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Orlando, Fla. — Protests are set to take place Thursday throughout Central Florida and beyond, featuring the “Good Trouble Lives On” demonstration. This event draws upon the same organizers who led the recent No Kings Day protest. Jessica Szczesiul, an organizer in Kissimmee, reassured attendees that the gathering is family-friendly. “People will be bringing their kids; it’s safe,” she said. The demonstrations are part of a larger movement aimed at peacefully opposing what the organizers label as ‘undemocratic policies’ at both state and federal levels. A significant point of concern is a new detention facility … Read more

Judge Halts Deportation of Two Maryland Women, Unveiling Allegations of Inhumane ICE Detention Practices

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Two women living in Maryland who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will remain in the United States after a federal judge ruled to suspend their deportation. U.S. District Court Judge Julie Rubin clarified that her ruling applies solely to these two individuals and does not serve as a nationwide injunction. The federal class action lawsuit was initiated earlier this month by the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights and the National Immigration Project. Their attorneys assert that the women had been lawfully residing in Maryland for an extended period. While the women’s identities … Read more