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1. The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions has nearly doubled.
ICE currently detains thousands of individuals across its detention centers, many of whom report abuse including inhumane conditions, violation of due process rights and medical neglect. NIJC and other organizations have filed Freedom of Information Act requests with ICE asking for more details regarding its use of solitary confinement for immigration detention purposes.
Public data released by ICE indicates that more immigrants booked during the last years of President Obama’s administration did not possess criminal convictions compared to previous times; and among those with convictions, many do not fit common conceptions of criminality – for instance nonviolent drug crimes and minor traffic offenses were the norm rather than exception.
Even though recent news releases about Los Angeles-area immigration detention raids emphasize criminals with serious records, local immigrant advocates report seeing more workers and longtime residents with no pending charges or convictions being detained this month than expected. This data points out the necessity of fundamentally altering detention policies for immigration purposes.
2. The newest Jurassic installment is roaring into theaters.
The Jurassic franchise continues its reignited success this weekend with the latest installment, featuring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali as stars of this cinematic experience sure to delight dinosaur lovers everywhere.
Jurassic World Rebirth, written and directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), takes place five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion (2022). A team led by Zora Bennett (Johannson) ventures into isolated parts of Jurassic Park Island Research Facility used in its original form in hopes of extracting dinosaur DNA to cure heart disease.
Jurassic World Rebirth promises to be another blockbuster hit from this franchise, featuring action-packed dinosaur sequences and otherworldly scenery reminiscent of its predecessors. It’s the ideal way to kickstart summer movie season!
3. Danielle Deadwyler is determined to defend her family’s land.
Danielle Deadwyler knew landing a role on Atlanta would give her ample opportunities to showcase her acting prowess; what she didn’t anticipate, however, was hearing that she was being considered for movie roles too!
From her start on both small and large screens, her performances have been inventive, thought-provoking, and captivating. And her stellar work in films like Station Eleven, The Harder They Fall and new horror flick The Woman in the Yard — along with Carry-On and August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson — ensured Hollywood would take note.
Deadwyler can next be seen in 40 Acres as Hailey Freeman, a former soldier determined to protect her family and land from cannibalistic militias in a near future America. Fuelled by rage, Deadwyler delivers an electrifying performance in 40 Acres which opens on July 2.
4. Mariska Hargitay’ tells a story that’s both effective and empathetic.
Hargitay plays Detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and assists victims of sexual crimes to cope with their trauma – while solving cases herself. However, Hargitay has also spoken openly about personal traumas of her own; including witnessing the death of Jayne Mansfield in 1967 car crash and suffering sexual assault at age 30.
Joyful Heart Foundation has allowed her to bring awareness of sexual assault and domestic violence survivors’ struggles. While much of her personal life remains private, when she does share photos of August and Amaya they give fans a glimpse into the loving, united home they’ve created together – one which shows their dedication to impacting change around them while teaching compassion and resilience to her children – a legacy worth leaving.
