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    Frozen Justice: Are ICE Procedures Breaking the Law?

    February 9, 2026By Ciara Maytan

    Minneapolis sits at the center of a growing constitutional tension between federal immigration enforcement and state criminal procedure following the shooting of Renee Good (“Good”). As local enforcement increasingly cooperates with federal immigration authorities, the line between civil immigration removal and criminal punishment has become blurred, raising concerns about the Fourth Amendment.[i] The Fourth Amendment […]

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    Legally on the Run: Deciphering Section 843.02 in High-Crime Jurisdictions

    March 1, 2024By Zeinab Beydoun

        In the intricate legal tapestry of Florida, the 2008 case of C.E.L. v. State[i] stands out, focusing on a critical question: what happens when someone runs from the police? This scenario unfolds in areas labeled as both high and low in crime, raising legal questions. The case, in effect, differentiates the consequences of […]

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