Civil rights groups

Police have begun an inquiry into the alleged custodial death of Sai Krishna. The team is recording the family's statements and questioning station staff, while civil rights groups are demanding a CBI investigation and suspension of the involved personnel.

Civil rights groups have sued on behalf of New York residents to stop Westchester County from using nearly 600 license plate readers installed around the county. The lawsuit challenges the use of automated license plate scanning technology.

A federal judge refused to block President Donald Trump's executive order to create a federal voter list and limit mail voting, citing premature implementation. The decision allows the order to proceed ahead of the midterm elections, while legal challenges continue in another federal court.

City Council Speaker Julie Menin is re-introducing a revised version of a bill to establish anti-protest buffer zones around K-12 schools after Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoed an earlier version. The new bill excludes colleges, universities, and other educational facilities, aiming to address concerns raised by Council members about the original scope. The proposal, Intro 175, remains controversial, with support from some Jewish and Catholic school groups and opposition from civil rights and union organizations.

The FBI is increasing efforts to combat hate crimes by collaborating with local law enforcement agencies and civil rights organizations. The initiative focuses on improving reporting mechanisms and strengthening enforcement of civil rights laws across the nation.