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  • New Lawsuit Alleges New York City Jails Flout Young People’s Legal Right to Education

    A recent lawsuit accuses New York City jails of flagrantly denying young people their legal right to education, in direct violation of court orders mandating educational access for incarcerated individuals. Filed by the Legal Aid Society’s Prisoners’ Rights Project, the lawsuit alleges that the city has failed to comply with a 2016 federal court order…

  • New Bill Will Create Hotline For Prisoners In Federal Prisons To Report Misconduct

    A bipartisan effort led by Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia aims to revolutionize oversight of federal prisons through the introduction of the Federal Prison Oversight Act. This legislation, set to be introduced on Wednesday, seeks to address instances of scandal and abuse within the system by establishing a hotline for inmates to report misconduct directly…

  • Federal Agencies Unite with Justice Department to Ensure Civil Rights Compliance in AI

    In a concerted effort to safeguard individual rights amidst the expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI), five additional federal agencies have pledged to uphold principles of fairness and equality alongside the Justice Department. The Justice Department revealed on April 4, 2024, that an extended coalition of cabinet-level federal agencies has committed to preserving fundamental civil…

  • Is Judge Juan M. Merchan’s Oversight Impartial in Trump’s Hush Money Trial?

    Judge Juan M. Merchan is navigating the complexities of overseeing a trial that could make legal history: Donald Trump’s hush money case. While the spotlight shines on the forthcoming proceedings involving the former President, Judge Merchan remains committed to a broader spectrum of judicial responsibilities, ensuring equitable treatment within his courtroom. Born in Colombia and…