Justice

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Why a recent Supreme Court decision on bonds is a ‘red flag’ for immigrants in detention

A battle is on over the constitutionality of indefinite immigrant detention.

Why a recent Supreme Court decision on bonds is a ‘red flag’ for immigrants in detention
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How this torture survivor from Chad made good on 'a pact with God'

How this torture survivor from Chad made good on 'a pact with God'
Yolanda Perea Mosquera is a survivor of sexual violence

Colombian war victims struggle to find justice. For a while, this girl only wanted revenge.

Colombian war victims struggle to find justice. For a while, this girl only wanted revenge.
Officer Dustin Robinson (right) helps an Iraqi refugee shop owner in Boise.

Refugees don’t always trust cops, so Boise has one just to help them

Refugees don’t always trust cops, so Boise has one just to help them
Former Guantánamo Bay detainee Abu Wa'el Dhiab looks on as he arrives for an interview in Buenos Aires on Feb. 13, 2015.

'Missing' ex-Gitmo inmate has resurfaced in Venezuela

'Missing' ex-Gitmo inmate has resurfaced in Venezuela
Purvi Patel is taken into custody after being sentenced to 20 years in prison for feticide and neglect of a dependent on Monday, March 30, 2015, at the St. Joseph County Courthouse in South Bend, Ind.

Indiana Court overturns feticide conviction of Purvi Patel

Purvi Patel was sentenced to 20 years in prison over the death of her unborn child. A court on Friday overturned that conviction.

Indiana Court overturns feticide conviction of Purvi Patel
The inside of a private prison transport van.

Investigation reveals injustices in private prisoner transport industry

At least four people have died in the backs of private prison transport vans since 2012 — two from ulcers that coroners later said could have been easily treated. Another dozen prisoners and guards have died in crashes since 2000.

Investigation reveals injustices in private prisoner transport industry
An illustration of two children with there mother, hand pointing

These asylum-seekers are being forced to raise their kids in immigration 'jails'

Even short-term stays in immigration detention can be harmful to children, say mental health experts. So why does the US government still hold young asylum-seekers?

These asylum-seekers are being forced to raise their kids in immigration 'jails'
People attend a candlelight vigil in solidarity for the victims of the Orlando gay nightclub mass shooting, in Seoul, South Korea.

The world stands with Orlando (PHOTOS)

As news of the tragedy in Orlando spread, vigils sprung up in cities all around world. Here are photos from many countries showing people standing in solidarity with the fallen in Orlando.

The world stands with Orlando (PHOTOS)
Women and children disembark from a plane, with agents around them

One Utah group's response to immigration raids: Be prepared, be connected

A report says federal agents will conduct 30 days of immigration raids targeting Central American women and children who came to the US illegally after 2014. Some undocumented immigrants set up a phone tree to help them prepare.

One Utah group's response to immigration raids: Be prepared, be connected
The World

Russian-style anti-gay legislation has inspired homophobic attacks in Kyrgyzstan

Lesbian, gay and transgender people are feeling the impact of a proposed law that prevents discussion of LGBT issues. The place is Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic that is closely allied with Russia. Kyrgyz gays say the legislation coincides with a wave of homophobia and hate crimes.

Russian-style anti-gay legislation has inspired homophobic attacks in Kyrgyzstan
​Federal police officers stand guard near a prison in Ciudad Juarez, where Mexican drug boss Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman was moved from his jail, in central Mexico, May 7, 2016.

Which will come first, El Chapo's next escape, or his extradition to the US?

A judge in Mexico on Monday ruled that Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, one of the most violent heads of any drug cartel in Mexico, can be extradited to face drug trafficking charges in the US.

Which will come first, El Chapo's next escape, or his extradition to the US?
Former London mayor Ken Livingstone speaks to the media in London on April 30, 2016.

Does the British left have a problem with anti-Semitism?

It's not just the UK's Labour Party. British Jews say there's long been a problem with anti-Semitism on the political left in Britain.

Does the British left have a problem with anti-Semitism?
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Youth win the right to sue the federal government over climate change

A surprising and perhaps landmark decision shows how climate change could pose a unique challenge for the legal system.

Youth win the right to sue the federal government over climate change
Activists hold a sign that reads "We are missing 43" during the delivery of the final report of the 43 missing students from the Ayotzinapa teacher's training college by members of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

Investigators release a damning report on Mexico's 43 missing students

An international panel of investigators has wrapped up its probe into the apparent massacre of 43 students in southern Mexico in 2014. The panel now accuses the Mexican government of stonewalling their investigation into the student's disappearance.

Investigators release a damning report on Mexico's 43 missing students