New York Prisons Accused of Defying Judge on Solitary Confinement

The illegal practices continued despite a judge’s order last year that corrections officials follow state law on the issue, a civil liberties group said in a court filing.

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Hispanic Democratic Officials in Texas Plead Not Guilty to Voter Fraud

Texas’ attorney general, Ken Paxton, has now used his “election integrity unit” to indict 15 Latino Democrats under a 2021 statute that outlawed delivering ballots for other voters.

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Suit Accuses N.Y.P.D. of Continued Aggression at Protests Over Gaza

The case, brought by civil rights lawyers, asks a judge to issue an order stopping the Police Department from “violently disrupting” pro-Palestinian demonstrations in New York City.

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N.Y.P.D. ‘Quality-of-Life’ Teams Are Expanding. Not Everyone Is Happy.

The units, which respond to complaints about issues including loud music and illegal vending, will soon be in every precinct. But someworry about aggressive policing.

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ICE Is Holding Migrants in Crowded and Unsanitary Cells, Suit Claims

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in New York have been used to detain migrants for days. U.S. officials have denied that the conditions are poor.

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Moose Whose Lingering Closed Mountain Trail for 2 Months Is Euthanized

New York environmental conservation officials had observed a sharp decline in the animal’s health that gave it “a low likelihood of survival.”

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Baltimore Schools Face Investigation Over Antisemitism Allegations

The Trump administration has scrutinized colleges over their handling of antisemitism. The new investigation suggested the government was widening its focus.

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Federal Agents in L.A. Conduct a Big Immigration Raid at a Home Depot

A rented Penske truck was used to ferry agents to the Home Depot where the raid was conducted, days after an appeals court upheld an order limiting some enforcement tactics.

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Virginia Education Board Could Oust George Mason’s President

Republicans have attacked the president, Gregory Washington, over his support for diversity efforts at the university, Virginia’s largest public institution.

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Andrea Lucas Confirmed to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Ms. Lucas, who has led efforts to attack diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, was confirmed by the Senate for a second term.

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