North America

Nebraska city immigration law challenged

Two lawsuits were filed by civil rights groups seeking injunctive relief against a Fremont, Neb., ordinance banning the hiring, harboring or renting property to “illegal immigrants.”

North America

Anarchist scare follows Oakland riots

Oakland’s Police Chief Anthony Batts blames out-of-town “anarchists” for the disturbances that followed the involuntary manslaughter verdict in the police shooting of Oscar Grant.

North America

ACLU files suit challenging “no-fly list”

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on behalf of 10 US citizens and lawful residents who are prohibited from flying to the US airspace because they are on the “No Fly List.”

North America

Supreme Court deals blow to Miranda rights

In a 5-4 decision in the Michigan murder case Berghuis v. Thompkins, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority further eroded Miranda rights for criminal suspects.