ICE Agent at NYC Shooting Has History of Alleged Violence and Illegal ArrestsBrenden Cuni, an ICE supervisor, has been accused of excessive force and tackling a pregnant woman to the ground. Several of his arrests were later found to be unlawful in federal court.WIRED10h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentice shooting incident
‘Mike Rogers Is Watching You’: New Ad Blitz From Abdul El-Sayed Attacks Surveillance SupportMichigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is leaning into one of the major complaints about surveillance from voters this election cycle.WIRED3d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticemichigan senate election
These Extremists Are Running for Election in NovemberWith the threat of political violence at unprecedented levels, state and federal GOP candidates are openly sharing racist, pro-militia, anti-vaccine, sexist, antisemitic, and secessionist views.WIRED11d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentmidterm elections
Residents Harmed by Oil Drilling May Soon Receive Reparations Under New California LawWhile lawmakers iron out the details, advocates hope this approach could serve as a model for addressing histories of environmental hazards often concentrated in Black and low-income neighborhoods.WIRED20d agoWhole story →HealthJusticecalifornia oil drilling reparations law
Lawmakers Want States to Crack Down on Flock Cameras-or Pay the PriceA new bipartisan effort in Congress to rein in automated license plate readers takes a page from the national drinking age: Comply, or risk losing federal highway funding.WIRED24d agoWhole story →JusticeBuildflock camera regulation push