Events
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The Trump administration is illegally detaining tens of thousands of immigrants as part of its mass deportation agenda. Habeas corpus actions can be used to challenge these detentions and get people free from dangerous and abusive conditions of confinement. Civil rights attorneys are uniquely positioned to serve as advocates in immigration-related habeas cases given their…
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ABOUT THE EVENT The National Police Accountability Project will host a half-day CLE during the 2026 NLG #Law4ThePeople Convention in Detroit focused on litigating claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This training will cover the substantive law governing FTCA claims as well as practical guidance on bringing and litigating these cases against federal…
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ABOUT THE EVENT New York City has been home to some of the country’s most innovative and impactful civil rights cases. Many of these cases were won by NPAP members who joined forces to co-counsel, share strategies, and develop legal theories. In that spirit, our NYC-based CLE will focus on collaborative litigation. The event will…
News
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As ICE Heads to Airports, Know Your Rights.
In March 2026, the Trump administration announced that it would be deploying ICE officers to airports to assist TSA agents…
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5 Questions for Markwayne Mullin
President Donald Trump’s decision to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin is a leadership change that…
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Celebrating Legal Fellow Devontae Torriente
For nearly three years, Devontae Torriente has been integral to advancing our work at the National Police Accountability Project, bringing…
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Family of Alexis Jovany Cardenas Files Lawsuit For His Death In Harris County Jail
The County Jail’s Culture of Violence Prompted 2 Federal Investigations In 15 Years The National Police Accountability Project (NPAP) and…
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Who Killed Dr. Linda Davis? The Law Says ICE is at Least Partially to Blame.
First published on the American Constitution Society’s Expert Forum. On February 16, Dr. Linda Davis was tragically killed when her car was…
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Mourning the Death of Ruben Ray Martinez At the Hands of ICE
Our Urgent Call for Transparency and Accountability The National Police Accountability Project (NPAP) is heartbroken to learn that another unarmed…
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What the DHS Shutdown Means For Federal Police Accountability
As the partial shutdown of the federal government continues, we are faced with further evidence of an administration and Department…
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DHS Texts On the Shooting of Marimar Martinez Reveal An Agency That Can’t Hold Itself Accountable.
The release of text messages yesterday from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents about the shooting of Marimar Martinez…
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Yes, You Can Sue ICE. And Now 150 More Attorneys Know How.
It may seem like ICE and its agents can do whatever they want without any consequences. But as we outlined…
