Chicago Tribune & ProPublica, 05/28/2025
Illinois Lawmakers Pass Debt Free Justice Bill to Ban Police From Fining Students for Minor Infractions
Human rights body finds border agents’ actions in San Ysidro death ‘constituted acts of torture’
Altholz said the commission’s decision “is more than a condemnation,” but rather “a blueprint for structural reform and a call for the U.S. government to align its laws and policies with basic principles of human rights and dignity.”
Former San Diego Border Patrol chief faces scrutiny over 2010 in-custody death
Rodney Scott, nominee for CBP Commissioner, was questioned about Anastasio Hernández-Rojas case during the confirmation hearing.
Tech, Law, and Global Impact: 3L Dana Dabbousi Charts a Path Toward Sustainability at UC Berkeley Law
With a bevy of awards and other accolades, Dabbousi has made a meaningful impact throughout the law school — from clinics and advocacy competitions to research centers and student organizations.
International Tribunal Condemns U.S. Border Officials for Torturing, Killing Immigrant
Nearly 15 years after Anastasio Hernández Rojas’ wife began pushing for justice in her husband’s killing, an international human rights commission found that U.S. border officials were responsible for his death — and that they tortured him before he died.
Trump pick to lead CBP accused of ‘cover-up’ over death of man at California border
President Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection is facing scrutiny for his role in an investigation into the death of a migrant who was brutally beaten by Border Patrol agents in 2010.
Colorado Removes Final Hurdle to Permanently Repeal Juvenile Fees
Colorado Senate Democrats, 04/24/2025
Hawai’i Lawmakers Consider Bill to End Juvenile Court Fees and Fines
Honolulu Civil Beat, 04/17/2025
Reimagining Human Rights Advocacy in a Changing World: Harnessing Technology and International Law
Laurel Fletcher, the 2025 Recipient of the Riesenfeld Award, reflects on the evolving landscape of human rights advocacy amidst global political shifts and technological advancements at the 2025 Riesenfeld Symposium: Lawyering for Peace.