JOURNAL ARTICLE

Policing Sanctuary: How the Trump Administration Is Undermining Public Safety and Police Accountability.

  • Published In: Human Rights, 2025, v. 51, n. 1/2. P. 10 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wiley, Maya D. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the implications of a federal lawsuit filed by the Los Angeles Press Club against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) following incidents of police violence against journalists during protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The lawsuit highlights claims of excessive force used by LAPD officers, particularly against identifiable journalists, and references California laws aimed at protecting press freedoms during protests. It also critiques the Trump administration's approach to policing and immigration, including the militarization of local law enforcement and the expansion of programs that link local police with ICE, which critics argue erodes community trust and civil rights. The article emphasizes the need for ongoing advocacy and legal action to uphold police accountability and protect the rights of marginalized communities. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Human Rights. 2025/10, Vol. 51, Issue 1/2, p10
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0046-8185
  • Accession Number:189434408
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