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December 12, 2023
The Thousands of Local Elections That Will Shape Criminal Justice Policy in 2024
Daniel Nichanian
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June 23, 2023
North Carolina GOP Is Cracking Down on the Black Sheriffs Who Stood Up to ICE
Piper French
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May 22, 2023
Tensions High on Bail and Policing as New Yorkers Elect DAs and Sheriffs
Daniel Nichanian
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September 30, 2022
Cape Cod Will Decide Whether to “Rip Up” Agreement for ICE Collaboration
Alex Burness
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September 19, 2022
“You Never Really Felt Safe”: Resistance to Far-Right Maryland Sheriff Builds in Election Lead-Up
Manuel Madrid
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May 17, 2021
Philadelphia D.A. Candidates Debate ICE Cooperation Ahead of Election Day
Will Lennon
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December 10, 2020
How Immigrant Communities Beat Back ICE and Helped Flip Georgia
Sonam Vashi
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December 4, 2020
As Trump Departs, Some Democrats May Seek Cover to Maintain Ties with ICE
Daniel Nichanian
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November 19, 2020
The Major Blindspot Undermining Sanctuary Cities and Helping ICE
Will Lennon
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November 5, 2020
How Criminal Justice Reform Fared at the Ballot Box on Tuesday
Daniel Nichanian
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Anna Simonton
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October 9, 2020
These Twelve Elections Could Curb ICE’s Powers
Daniel Nichanian
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September 4, 2020
Georgia Sheriff Elections Could Limit ICE’s Reach
Timothy Pratt
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August 25, 2020
Policing And Ties With ICE On The Menu In Norfolk County’s Sheriff Race
Daniel Nichanian
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June 12, 2020
Georgia Sheriff Who Cooperated with ICE Loses Re-Election Bid
Daniel Nichanian
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June 9, 2020
When Sheriffs Choose to Help ICE
Jessica Pishko
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May 26, 2020
How ICE is Using Private Contractors to Dodge Local Democracy
Felipe De La Hoz
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October 4, 2019
New Jersey Attorney General Bans ICE’s 287(g) Program
Daniel Nichanian
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September 5, 2019
Illinois Bans ICE Program. But This Reform Is Not Yet Taking Off Elsewhere.
Daniel Nichanian
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June 13, 2019
Colorado Governor Opposed Banning ICE Contracts. But They May Already Violate State Law.
Daniel Nichanian
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May 16, 2019
Foreclosures and ICE Are on the Menu in Philadelphia’s Sheriff Election
Daniel Nichanian
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February 14, 2019
In North Carolina, Forsyth County’s New Sheriff Restricts Cooperation with ICE
Daniel Nichanian
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December 6, 2018
How Do New Jersey Counties Still Partner with ICE?
Daniel Nichanian
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November 9, 2018
Voters Restrict ICE’s Reach in Key Counties around the Nation
Daniel Nichanian
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