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How can institutions encourage public trust in AI? Make themselves more trustworthy.

Thousands of people are being denied their chance at the American dream because their visas were torn up during the anti-immigrant Trump administration.

In June 2021, the Biden administration ended former President Donald Trump’s unlawful “Remain in Mexico” policy. The ACLU had fought this disgraceful policy from its inception. Here in Florida, we sued the federal government on behalf of Cuban and Central American  asylum seekers who were impacted by its sloppy implementation.  We were successful in having them brought to Florida and to safety, without delay, to seek asylum, consistent with our country’s decades-long commitment to this fundamental legal norm. They are now part of our community. Unfortunately, on Aug. 25, the Supreme Court ordered the federal government to restart the program while courts review the procedures that led to its termination.

Millions of immigrants like myself have been living for years on a rollercoaster in regards to our status in this country. Legislation that has both supported and attacked our lives in the U.S. has caused us to constantly live in survival mode.

States and localities should use this moment to tackle the overdose epidemic.

Will Biden and Congress follow it?

On At Liberty, we reflect on what justice for victims and survivors would look like, and how to ensure the government never uses these inhumane tactics again.

The system is an affront to the Constitution and the values we claim to hold dear.

As communities grapple with violent crime, calls for more police have increased. Here's why policing isn't the solution to violence, and some viable alternatives.