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The Watch, led by journalist Radley Balko, focuses on civil liberties, criminal justice system reform, and investigative journalism. It critiques law enforcement practices, explores issues like forensic reliability, highlights misconduct and reform efforts, and addresses broader societal issues like immigration policies and systemic biases.

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Exclusive: Under oath, Little Rock narcotics officers say they destroyed evidence, routinely violated the Fourth Amendment

331 implied HN points • 21 Nov 22

Little Rock narcotics officers admitted to routinely violating the Fourth Amendment by conducting illegal no-knock raids.
They were found to have destroyed evidence and fabricated informants to obtain search warrants.
Despite evidence of illegal practices, the officers involved did not face any disciplinary actions.

Roundup: ICE posts asylum seekers' personal information, Austin cops kill burglary victim, the chronic pain chronicles

225 implied HN points • 05 Dec 22

ICE mistakenly posted personal information of over 6,000 asylum seekers.
Texas police fatally shot a man holding a rifle in his own home.
Law enforcement officers influence medical care for individuals suffering from chronic pain.

Roundup: Jail deaths surge, Biden administration ousts reformist Border Patrol chief, $8 million settlement for Daniel Shaver's widow

169 implied HN points • 28 Nov 22

America's jails are experiencing a surge in deaths across multiple cities and states.
Abuses in prisons are still rampant and unacceptable, with cases of brutality and abuse continuing.
States and cities should promptly compensate exonerees instead of allowing predatory lenders to exploit them.