Policy

Disrupting the Arrest-to-Deportation Pipeline: Solutions to Protect Communities and Local Governments From The Trump Administration’s Mass Deportation Agenda

Submitted by Jane Clayton on Wed, 03/19/2025 - 21:56

This white paper provides an overview of the legal and policy problems that result from state and local law enforcement coordination with ICE as well as options to limit cooperation. The paper also provides policy recommendations to maximize protections for immigrant communities by limiting law enforcement contacts with all residents.

Jonathan Mercedes v. City of New York, et al.

Submitted by Jane Clayton on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 08:05

Jonathan Mercedes v. City of New York et. al. involves a false arrest under NY State Mental Hygiene Law Section 9.41. Jonathan Mercedes was arrested by police despite officers observing no action by Mr. Mercedes that indicated that he was a danger to himself or others. The NY State Mental Hygiene Law has received heightened public attention recently, following NYC Mayor Eric Adams' announcement that he intends to use it to forcibly hospitalize unhoused people.

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