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At first glance, New York’s new law banning formal agreements between ICE and local police and sheriffs directly impacts only a small number of law enforcement agencies. But a group of sheriffs is suing, arguing it could have far broader consequences.

New York Sheriffs Fear Broad Crackdown on Collusion with ICE

A vaguely written state law raises questions about how and when the state will take action against collaboration. Some sheriffs are suing.

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1/ I'm really excited to share this animated and illustrated video today. Terrell Eleby was 26 when he was convicted of a crime that he says he did not commit. Today, he’s in his 60s and has stage four cancer, but is still fighting his conviction.

An Incarcerated New Yorker Wrote To Us About Fighting His Conviction.…

Terrell Eleby has been asking for his conviction to be reviewed since 2013. Now, he’s also fighting stage four cancer.

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A group of sheriffs is suing over NY’s new law banning formal agreements between ICE and local law enforcement, arguing it could have broad consequences. Some immigrants’ rights attorneys hope they’re right — and see opportunity in the law’s ambiguity.

New York Sheriffs Fear Broad Crackdown on Collusion with ICE

A vaguely written state law raises questions about how and when the state will take action against collaboration. Some sheriffs are suing.

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