Elizabeth Clarke

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Good job - this is what humane policing looks like

It starts with knowing the truth. Don’t allow yourselves to be gaslit into believing this is a real question.

This is shameful- incarceration not only makes us less safe, it also harms families and communities. It needs to be a LAST resort for as short a time as possible with a goal of successful reentry

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We have a cabinet level Secretary of State, a diplomatic corps, Special Envoys, and Defense team to do this work.

“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.

Many Prisons Restrict Books to Stop Drug Smuggling. Critics Say It Doesn’t Work. Battling an overdose crisis, more prisons are blocking books based on the sender or packaging. Free speech advocates call it a de facto book ban.

Prisons across the U.S. are rejecting books because they argue that they could contain dangerous substances.

But experts say these crackdowns do little to prevent contraband from spreading behind bars.

Childhood trauma to prison: How trauma fuels the vicious cycle A new report is highlighting the extremely high levels of childhood trauma among juveniles who are tried as adults and Illinois juvenile justice advocates – and those across the country

NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS HIGH LEVELS OF TRAUMA IN CHILDREN TRIED AS ADULTS IN ILLINOIS app.publicnewsservice.org/story/childh...

Brain has five ‘eras’, scientists say – with adult mode not starting until early 30s Study suggests brain development has four pivotal ‘turning points’ at around the ages of nine, 32, 66 and 83

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Morning from the shores of Lake Michigan

People gather in uptown to protest Border Patrol arrests in Charlotte (The Charlotte Observer) Following the arrival of the U.S. Border Patrolin Charlotte Saturday morning, hundreds of protesters gathered at First Ward Park in the afternoon and marched...

In the streets of Charlotte…the day after our ICE invasion.

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NC Governor urges citizens to remain peaceful but vigilant as Border Patrol arrives in Charlotte • NC Newsline The veteran Democratic congresswoman said she has heard from numerous constituents worried about how immigration enforcement will unfold in the Queen City.

NC Governor urges citizens to remain peaceful but vigilant as Border Patrol arrives in Charlotte ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-go...

Charlotte NC: citizens are saying no to the deployment of ICE in their cities.
#ResistFascim
#ProudBlue

Lololol Greg Bovino and ICE aren't done in Chicago like "mission accomplished". They're leaving and going to New Orleans and Charlotte because it doesn't snow there. They're literally flying south for the winter.

Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Sun-Times - 11/15/2025

Crime was at historic lows in Chicago - there was not need for federal intervention - investment in communities and programs works! paper.suntimes.com/html5/reader...

These are the “hardened criminals” that ICE is assaulting in our neighborhoods.

NEW: @propublica.org investigated the Chicago apartment raid where kids were zip-tied and citizens detained for hours. They find:

- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.

Prison Reform Trust responds to Law Commission’s homicide law review | Prison Reform Trust PRT supports homicide law reform and a three-tier model, but urges safeguards to prevent unintended outcomes and ensure fair sentencing.

The Prison Reform Trust has submitted evidence to the Law Commission’s review of homicide law. We support the proposed three-tier model as a step toward more proportionate sentencing—but call for safeguards to avoid unintended consequences.

prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prison-refor...

Families were "horrified" after a daycare teacher was pulled out of a preschool by armed federal agents. blockclubchi.co/4ooIC70

‘Hope Won’: Sadiq Khan, London’s Mayor, Congratulates Mamdani

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has congratulated Zohran Mamdani on his election victory and what he called a “historic campaign"

"New Yorkers faced a clear choice - between hope and fear - and just like we've seen in London - hope won," he said

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...

How the Housing Proposals Will Turbocharge Mayor Mamdani Nia Prater reports that three ballot initiatives approved by New Yorkers will turbocharge Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s agenda to build more housing.

Nia Prater reports that three ballot initiatives approved by New Yorkers will turbocharge Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s agenda to build more housing.

Woman Loses Her Home While Waiting in Jail for Mental Health Treatment A backlog of defendants deemed mentally unfit for trial persists despite public policy changes to address the crisis.

Missouri’s competency-to-stand-trial system has become so overloaded that even people accused of low-level crimes now wait years for effective treatment. Administrators have responded with new programs, but reporting suggests that those efforts aren’t nearly enough.

Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability The arrest of Dayanne Figueroa highlights growing concerns about the use of force against U.S. citizens and due process. She was released after a few hours without charges.

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...

Why should you Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF? As Jane Curtin puts it, "It's made a difference in a lot of lives, and that just makes you feel good."

You can still get involved this #Halloween! Here's everything you need to #ToT4UNICEF: https://buff.ly/ncJFUBS

Alternatives to Prosecution/Sentencing WORK Email from Juvenile Justice Initiative Individualized community alternatives reduce reoffending and improve youth outcomes   Juvenile Justice News     DATE: Oct. 27, 2025 ILLINOIS DEMONSTRATES THAT

Alternatives to prosecution/incarceration work with juveniles conta.cc/3JfPrbV

The Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) is urgently demanding answers from federal authorities and calling for the immediate and safe release of 10th District Councilor Elianne Bahena, US citizen, detained by federal agents in Chicago's Little Village earlier today. #ICE

No Kings protests outside the U.S.

#NoKings protests around the world

No Kings-Chicago, IL

No Kings march in full swing in downtown Chicago. Large crowds headed east toward Grant Park and the lakefront.