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John Oliver on the dangers and ubiquity of police chases: ‘Something has to be done’ The Last Week Tonight host looks at deadly impact of high-speed police chases, often for minor traffic infractions

John Oliver on the dangers and ubiquity of police chases: ‘Something has to be done’

The Last Week Tonight host looks at deadly impact of high-speed police chases, often for minor traffic infractions
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Los Angeles Public Press on X: "Inside LAPD’s nearly $400M settlement crisis that’s bankrupting LA. Taxpayers are covering civil rights violations and officer misconduct while basic city services face cuts—and a new audit could reveal whether LAPD is doing anything to stop the pattern. https://t.co/o0u8UG7xVy" / X Inside LAPD’s nearly $400M settlement crisis that’s bankrupting LA. Taxpayers are covering civil rights violations and officer misconduct while basic city services face cuts—and a new audit could reveal whether LAPD is doing anything to stop the pattern. https://t.co/o0u8UG7xVy

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Illinois deputy found guilty of murder for shooting Sonya Massey after she called 911 Sean Grayson shot Massey in her home after confronting her about how she was handling pot of hot water

Illinois deputy found guilty of murder for shooting Sonya Massey after she called 911.

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ICE Kidnapped My Neighbor in Broad Daylight. The Aftermath Left Me Reeling. Watching disappearances in our community leaves psychological trauma, but we can counter it with our solidarity.

By Freddy Martinez

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Secure Justice spoke before @SCCgov Board to support Sup Arenas’ ordinance restricting use of County property for immigration enforcement.
Today, we applaud @CityofSanJose leaders for advancing a similar effort.
#OneCountyOneFuture #ImmigrantJustice

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ICE, Secret Service, Navy All Had Access to Flock's Nationwide Network of Cameras Flock has built a nationwide surveillance network of AI-powered cameras and given many more federal agencies access. Senator Ron Wyden told Flock “abuses of your product are not only likely but…

Sen. Ron Wyden - "In my view, local elected officials can best protect their constituents from the inevitable abuses of Flock cameras by removing Flock from their communities.”

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Newsom signs law barring deals to bury police misconduct, after Chronicle investigation California law enforcement agencies will be barred from using secret separation deals to conceal troubled officers’ misconduct records after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation this week.

The power of the press: Newsom signs law barring deals to bury police misconduct, after Chronicle investigation

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Apple Banned an App That Simply Archived Videos of ICE Abuses Eyes Up's purpose is to "preserve evidence until it can be used in court." But it has been swept up in Apple's crackdown on ICE-spotting apps.

Apple has now bent both its knees to Trump.

“Apple Banned an App That Simply Archived Videos of ICE Abuses”
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State revokes police license for ex-S.F. officer who sent racist, homophobic texts Michael Celis was one of several San Francisco police officers caught up in a racist texting scandal that exploded into public view in 2015. State officials have now revoked his police license.

State revokes police license for ex-S.F. officer who sent racist, homophobic texts.

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Apple removes Ice tracking apps after pressure from Trump administration Company removed IceBlock and similar immigration agent alert apps from its App Store, citing ‘safety risks’

Remember when Apple stood up to the feds who demanded that Apple break its own encryption? That company is no more. Another corp bends the knee.

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Attorney General Bonta Sues El Cajon for Illegally Sharing License Plate Data with Out-of-State Law Enforcement SAN DIEGO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit against the City of El Cajon over its refusal to comply with state law prohibiting the sharing of license plate data with…

Attorney General Bonta Sues El Cajon for Illegally Sharing License Plate Data with Out-of-State Law Enforcement oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...

Judge dismisses S.F. police union suit targeting policy that limits traffic stops Judge Joseph M. Quinn found "legal defects" in suit attempting to undermine San Francisco's policy limiting minor traffic stops

Judge dismisses S.F. police union suit targeting policy that limits traffic stops 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Google Secretly Handed ICE Data About Pro-Palestine Student Activist Google handed over Gmail account information to ICE before notifying the student or giving him an opportunity to challenge the subpoena.

Google Secretly Handed ICE Data About Pro-Palestine Student Activist theintercept.com/2025/09/16/g...

Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians Exclusive: Tech firm ends military unit’s access to AI and data services after Guardian reveals secret spy project

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California man who served 38 years for murder he did not commit awarded $25m Settlement reached after Maurice Hastings claimed he was framed by authorities for 1983 sexual assault and murder

California man who served 38 years for murder he did not commit awarded $25m
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Many ICE Agents Lose Ability to Spy on Immigrants’ Payments to Family Back Home After The Intercept exposed how immigration agents surveil wire transfers, Arizona AG Kris Mayes cut off some of their access.

This isn't rocket science. If the data exists, it will be used. All data collected is data at risk.

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LA police fired more than a thousand projectiles at protesters in a single day LAPD report shows use of force, including a day in June, against demonstrators protesting Trump’s Ice raids

To serve and protect...

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I’m a U.S. citizen who was wrongly arrested and held by ICE. Here’s why you could be next OPINION: “No matter your race, background or beliefs — none of us should have to fear being silenced, detained or dehumanized by the very government meant to protect us.”

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US lawmakers introduce 'thought police' bill to strip citizens of passports over Israel criticism Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked visas and green cards of foreign nationals for opposing Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza

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BART to pay $6.75M to woman shot by officer, admits initial report was inaccurate BART has agreed to pay $6.75 million to Jasmine Gao, who was shot and wounded by a BART officer last year.

Officials originally said an officer fired his gun because Gao dragged them with her vehicle when she drove away, but body-worn camera footage showed that did not happen.

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UC Berkeley gives Trump administration 160 names in antisemitism probe UC Berkeley gave the Trump administration the names of 160 students, faculty and staff and info about their “potential connection to reports of alleged antisemitism” — sparking due-process...

UC Berkeley bends the knee to Trump, discloses student data.

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Today, Secure Justice's Government Relations Manager Sameena Usman spoke at San José’s Rules Committee in support of an ordinance to stop law enforcement from hiding their identities. Visible IDs and transparency equal accountability. The public has the right to know who is policing them. #SanJose

Berkeley is either a Sanctuary City, or a customer of Flock. It can’t be both.

Tonight! Tell Berkeley to choose a side - Sanctuary, or ICE. Vote no on Item 24!

Berkeley is either a Sanctuary City, or a customer of Flock. It can’t be both.

Vote No on Item 24!

Tuesday: If Berkeley wants to be a Sanctuary City, the City Council must say no to Flock.

Berkeley is either a Sanctuary City, or a customer of Flock. It can’t be both.

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Opinion: Flock can't be trusted not to share Berkeley's surveillance camera data with Trump and ICE Contracting with Flock is incredibly risky for the safety and security of Berkeley’s residents and completely goes against its commitments as a sanctuary city.

We agree. Contracting with Flock doesn't make sense.

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