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May 29, 2026 A federal jury convicted three ICE protesters of felony conspiracy charges Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The verdict raised concerns that protest activity was being criminalized in ways that could chill future dissent.
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- Federal jury convicts ICE protesters of conspiracy — A federal jury in Spokane, Washington, found three protesters, including a US military veteran, guilty of felony conspiracy charges related to a June 2025 protest against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
May 29, 2026 New Jersey officials assigned state police to replace federal agents outside Delaney Hall and create a protected protest zone Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The move sought to reduce clashes and protect demonstrators' ability to protest near a contested detention facility.
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- New Jersey State Police to Replace Federal Agents Outside ICE Facility — On Friday, New Jersey officials announced that state police will assume policing duties from federal immigration officers outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark.
May 28, 2026 Artists canceled performances at an upcoming Trump event Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The cancellations reflected cultural dissent and the use of voluntary association to withdraw support from a political spectacle.
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- Artists cancel performances at Trump event — Several artists, including Bret Michaels, have canceled their performances at an upcoming Trump event in Washington, D.C., citing the event's divisive nature.
May 27, 2026 Judge Waverly Crenshaw dismissed charges against Kilmar Ábrego García and criticized the prosecution as vindictive Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The ruling checked alleged abuse of prosecutorial power in an immigration-related case and protected due process for a wrongfully deported man.
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- Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Ábrego García — Judge Waverly Crenshaw of the U.S.
May 27, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security denied Governor Mikie Sherrill entry to Delaney Hall Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
Blocking an elected official from inspecting a detention site hindered oversight of conditions affecting detainees' rights and safety.
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- New Jersey governor denied entry to Delaney Hall — New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill was denied entry to Delaney Hall, raising concerns about transparency and accountability regarding the treatment of detainees.
May 27, 2026 Reports from ICE custody showed a record number of suicides among detainees Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The deaths raised urgent concerns about the state's duty of care and the human rights conditions inside immigration detention.
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- More People Are Dying By Suicide In ICE Custody Than Ever — Reports indicate that at least 10 men have died by suicide in ICE custody since the start of Trump's second term, with seven deaths occurring in the current fiscal year alone.
May 27, 2026 The CDC requested comments on rape prevention and education data collection Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The notice supported evidence-based prevention of sexual violence, a core public protection issue tied to bodily autonomy and safety.
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- CDC Seeks Public Comment on Rape Prevention and Education Program Data Collection — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a public comment period for a proposed data collection under the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program.
May 26, 2026 The Third Circuit temporarily blocked the re-detention of Mahmoud Khalil Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The order protected a green-card holder from immediate custody and underscored the rights stakes in speech-linked immigration enforcement.
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- Appeals court temporarily blocks re-detention of Mahmoud Khalil — On May 26, 2026, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked the re-detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a US green card holder and activist, as his legal team prepares to petition his case to the US Supreme Court.
May 24, 2026 Florida officials announced that the Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail would close next month Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The closure responded to sustained criticism of detention conditions and marked a retreat from a rights-abusive enforcement site.
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- Closure of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Jail Announced — The controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in Florida is set to close next month.
May 23, 2026 ICE was reported to have received funding for deportations and alleged political targeting Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The report suggested immigration enforcement tools could be directed in ways that threaten civil liberties and equal protection.
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- ICE Funding for Deportations and Political Targeting — ICE has been allocated funds to deport, detain, and allegedly target not only undocumented individuals but also political adversaries of former President Trump.