Tag: civil rights litigation
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Legal Analysis: ICE Daycare Arrest in Chicago (November 2025)
1. Jurisdictional Framework a. Federal authority (ICE) ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) operates under 8 U.S.C. § 1357(a), which grants federal immigration officers authority to: Arrest aliens if there is reason to believe they are in violation of immigration law and likely to escape before a warrant can be obtained. Enter non-public premises only with…
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Texas Media Outlets that have reported on Pre-Trial Jail corruption
📰 Texas News Outlets Covering Jail Corruption, Criminal Justice & Oversight Texas Jail Corruption – Verified Media & Oversight Resources Looking to report jail corruption, human rights violations, or systemic abuse in Texas county facilities? Below is a curated list of high-impact Texas media outlets and investigative reporters who focus on law enforcement oversight, inmate…
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Legal Argument: The Constitutionality and Legality of Restraint Chair Use in Texas Correctional Facilities
I. IssueWhether the use of a restraint chair on adult inmates in Texas jails and prisons, as authorized under 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 273.6, comports with constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment, and substantive due process under the Fourteenth Amendment—particularly in cases involving mentally ill or medically vulnerable detainees.…
LeRoy Nellis 