First US prison synagogue stages new exhibit with story of Jewish inmates who built it

The Alfred W. Fleischer Memorial Synagogue was dedicated in 1929 at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood. It was the first known Jewish worship space established in an American prison. Jewish prisoners helped build the synagogue, with some support from Fleischer and others in the outside community. The exhibition is part of a series of programs for the nation's 250th anniversary.

Judge orders ICE to improve conditions at Adelanto detention center

A federal judge ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to improve conditions at a privately owned detention center in the desert town of Adelanto, California. The detainees suing the government demonstrated their Fifth Amendment rights had likely been violated. The government must ensure detainees have access to clean drinking water and decent food. The facility must be cleaned daily and detainees must be given “clean, sanitary, and temperature-appropriate clothing.”

Federal judge orders sweeping changes at Adelanto ICE detention center

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the government to overhaul conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center. She found that detainees were likely to succeed on claims that the government violated their constitutional and disability rights. The lawsuit alleged that immigration detainees are subjected to mold on walls, contagious diseases, a lack of medical care and a clean water and food. At least four people have died at the facility since September.

How to Stop ICE from Killing People

The slave trade evoked moral outrage in the abolitionist era. It was visible, visible and visceral. It's almost an instinctual level that it affects it. Frederick Douglass and many others wrote about their experiences under slavery that sparked moral outrage. Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist. She dedicated her life to writing about lynchings.

Ankle cuffs, head protection, spit hoods: the daily battle for every deportation flight

New figures show that tens of thousands of deportations fail long before handcuffs even click in Germany. Human rights activists criticise the use of shackles and restraint belts to enforce the returns. BILDplus explains the reasons behind the failure and how hard everyday deportation really is.

Convicted gun felon awaiting sentencing earned spot at Rikers World Cup watch party with Mamdani

Thomas McCoy, 52, was convicted of felony gun possession in May. He was invited to a FIFA World Cup watch party attended by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday. The event was one of about 90 held at Rikers during the tournament. About 4,500 of the jail's roughly 6,600 inmates participated.

Committee of families of political prisoners calls for release of Dr Shaima Abu Ghali

The Committee of Families of Political Prisoners has called on the Palestinian Authority to release Dr. Shaima Abu Ghali, a former Palestinian prisoner who is currently being held in Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank. The committee also criticised the Jenin Magistrate’s Court for extending her detention by 15 days. The Palestinian Authority had not publicly commented on the statement.

Africa: As it turns 20, the African Court needs more support for its human rights mandate across the continent

Amnesty International has released a report on the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights’ 20th anniversary. It is an important regional judicial avenue for individuals and civil society organizations. Only 34 of the AU’s 55 member states have ratified the protocol establishing the regional human rights court. Only seven allow individuals and NGOs to directly submit complaints to the Court. The Court has finalized over 250 cases since becoming operational in 2006.

20 Years of the African Court: Protect the Court, Protect the People

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights celebrates its 20th anniversary. The first judges were appointed on 2 July 2006. The Court has delivered around 150 judgments on merits, including several landmark decisions highlighted in the report. Limited access to the Court is one of its biggest challenges. Low implementation of the Court's decisions is another one.

Israeli Government takes legal step toward Ben-Gvir’s proposed “crocodile prison” plan

The Environmental Protection Minister signed a declaration changing the legal classification of crocodiles to "cared-for wild animals". The reclassification would allow government agencies to keep crocodiles at their facilities under specified conditions. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir proposed building a high-security prison surrounded by waterways containing crocodiles this year.

First US prison synagogue stages new exhibit with story of Jewish inmates who built it
First US prison synagogue stages new exhibit with story of Jewish inmates who built it

The Alfred W. Fleischer Memorial Synagogue was dedicated in 1929 at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood. It was the first known Jewish worship space established in an American prison. Jewish prisoners helped build the synagogue, with some support from Fleischer and others in the outside community. The exhibition is part of a series of programs for the nation's 250th anniversary.

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Judge orders ICE to improve conditions at Adelanto detention center
Judge orders ICE to improve conditions at Adelanto detention center

A federal judge ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to improve conditions at a privately owned detention center in the desert town of Adelanto, California. The detainees suing the government demonstrated their Fifth Amendment rights had likely been violated. The government must ensure detainees have access to clean drinking water and decent food. The facility must be cleaned daily and detainees must be given “clean, sanitary, and temperature-appropriate clothing.”

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Federal judge orders sweeping changes at Adelanto ICE detention center
Federal judge orders sweeping changes at Adelanto ICE detention center

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the government to overhaul conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center. She found that detainees were likely to succeed on claims that the government violated their constitutional and disability rights. The lawsuit alleged that immigration detainees are subjected to mold on walls, contagious diseases, a lack of medical care and a clean water and food. At least four people have died at the facility since September.

L.A. Times
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How to Stop ICE from Killing People
How to Stop ICE from Killing People

The slave trade evoked moral outrage in the abolitionist era. It was visible, visible and visceral. It's almost an instinctual level that it affects it. Frederick Douglass and many others wrote about their experiences under slavery that sparked moral outrage. Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist. She dedicated her life to writing about lynchings.

Footnotes by Jemar Tisby
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Ankle cuffs, head protection, spit hoods: the daily battle for every deportation flight
Ankle cuffs, head protection, spit hoods: the daily battle for every deportation flight

New figures show that tens of thousands of deportations fail long before handcuffs even click in Germany. Human rights activists criticise the use of shackles and restraint belts to enforce the returns. BILDplus explains the reasons behind the failure and how hard everyday deportation really is.

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Convicted gun felon awaiting sentencing earned spot at Rikers World Cup watch party with Mamdani
Convicted gun felon awaiting sentencing earned spot at Rikers World Cup watch party with Mamdani

Thomas McCoy, 52, was convicted of felony gun possession in May. He was invited to a FIFA World Cup watch party attended by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday. The event was one of about 90 held at Rikers during the tournament. About 4,500 of the jail's roughly 6,600 inmates participated.

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Committee of families of political prisoners calls for release of Dr Shaima Abu Ghali
Committee of families of political prisoners calls for release of Dr Shaima Abu Ghali

The Committee of Families of Political Prisoners has called on the Palestinian Authority to release Dr. Shaima Abu Ghali, a former Palestinian prisoner who is currently being held in Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank. The committee also criticised the Jenin Magistrate’s Court for extending her detention by 15 days. The Palestinian Authority had not publicly commented on the statement.

Middle East Monitor
geopolitics
Africa: As it turns 20, the African Court needs more support for its human rights mandate across the continent
Africa: As it turns 20, the African Court needs more support for its human rights mandate across the continent

Amnesty International has released a report on the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights’ 20th anniversary. It is an important regional judicial avenue for individuals and civil society organizations. Only 34 of the AU’s 55 member states have ratified the protocol establishing the regional human rights court. Only seven allow individuals and NGOs to directly submit complaints to the Court. The Court has finalized over 250 cases since becoming operational in 2006.

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20 Years of the African Court: Protect the Court, Protect the People
20 Years of the African Court: Protect the Court, Protect the People

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights celebrates its 20th anniversary. The first judges were appointed on 2 July 2006. The Court has delivered around 150 judgments on merits, including several landmark decisions highlighted in the report. Limited access to the Court is one of its biggest challenges. Low implementation of the Court's decisions is another one.

Latest - Amnesty International
justice
Israeli Government takes legal step toward Ben-Gvir’s proposed “crocodile prison” plan
Israeli Government takes legal step toward Ben-Gvir’s proposed “crocodile prison” plan

The Environmental Protection Minister signed a declaration changing the legal classification of crocodiles to "cared-for wild animals". The reclassification would allow government agencies to keep crocodiles at their facilities under specified conditions. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir proposed building a high-security prison surrounded by waterways containing crocodiles this year.

Middle East Monitor
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