Public Counsel
Coverage of Public Counsel in the Nexus archive.
- Judge orders ICE to improve conditions at Adelanto detention center
A federal judge ordered ICE to improve conditions at the Adelanto detention center in California, requiring 24-hour access to clean water, nutritious meals, and sanitation. The court appointed monitors to ensure compliance, as detainees claimed violations of their Fifth Amendment rights.
- Federal judge considers second request to improve conditions at privately owned ICE facility in California
A federal judge is considering a second request to improve conditions at the Adelanto ICE facility in California, where detainees allege mistreatment, inadequate medical care, and poor sanitation. The plaintiffs dropped specific staffing demands in favor of constitutional compliance, while the government and GEO Group, the facility's operator, dispute responsibility for detainees' welfare.
- Notario fraud is a longstanding problem in immigrant communities. Advocates say it’s getting worse
Notario fraud, a longstanding issue in U.S. immigrant communities, is worsening due to heightened fear from mass deportation efforts. Immigrants are being exploited by unauthorized practitioners who provide substandard or fraudulent legal services, leading to severe consequences like deportation or loss of immigration status.
- A closer look at LA's Council District 11 race: Meet your candidates
The 2026 Los Angeles City Council District 11 race features incumbent Traci Park and candidate Faizah Malik. Both focus on housing, public safety, and community development. Malik advocates for affordable housing and sanctuary city policies, while Park emphasizes encampment relocations and wetlands restoration.