COVID-19 Could Claim 100,000 More Lives if Jail Populations Stay The Same
"Every day that goes by without action means more people will die," the ACLU has warned.
Governments Accused Of Using Pandemic To Threaten Human Rights
"These are difficult times for everyone, but all restrictions should be rooted in respect for human dignity," said David Kode of CIVICUS.
Former ICE Chief Pens Book Calling for Trump's Re-Election
"We've got to keep Donald Trump in office in 2020," former ICE acting director Thomas Homan wrote.
Jeff Sessions Urged Trump Admin To 'Immediately' Halt Immigration
"Who do we owe our responsibility to as government and public officials? It's to the American people first," Jeff Sessions had said.
Pelosi Says Paycheck Protection Program Will Include More for Those in Need
"We must take steps to ensure that all who need to can participate," the House Speaker said.
U.S. Sought To Promote Face Mask Supplier Abroad Despite Ending Program
Documents reviewed by Newsweek suggest that the Department of Commerce sought to refer at least one buyer abroad to U.S. manufacturers.
California Sees First Inmate Death Days After Judge Rejects Releases
At least 115 inmates in California have been infected with COVID-19.
Fire Breaks Out At Greek Refugee Camp Amid Riots After Asylum Seeker Dies
The 47-year-old Iraqi asylum seeker had recently tested negative for coronavirus.
U.S. Sent China $18M in Face Masks and Protective Gear Ahead of Shortages
"Not exactly putting America first," said Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett.
Trump's 'Liberate' Tweets Incite Insurrection, Flouting Federal Law
"We can't write these tweets off as just hyperbole or political banter," said former Justice Department official Mary McCord.
Michigan GOP Cranks Up Pressure on State Governor to Ease Lockdown
Michigan Senate Republicans are demanding that residents be allowed to "go back to work!"
Sexual Assault Hotline Sees Spike in Messages from Minors Amid Coronavirus
For the first time ever, more than half of those contacting RAINN's sexual assault hotline were minors in the month of March.
CDC to Investigate Guatemala's Claims of Dozens of Deportees With COVID-19
The U.S. wants to "review and validate" Guatemala's claims before taking action.
High-Risk Inmate Released From Jail Over COVID-19 Says She Feared for Life
"It was starting to get really scary" said Elaine White, who has temporarily been released from incarceration.
Mexico's Coronavirus Response Could Plunge Country Into Deeper Recession
"Ironically, it will be the poor who are hurt the most," said Christopher Wilson, the deputy director of the Wilson Center's Mexico Institute.
Most Americans Believe Voters Should Be Able to Mail in Ballots: Poll
"The pandemic has altered how people want to vote," said Page Gardner, founder of the Center for Voter Information.
Court 'Backs Down' From Texas Abortion Ban, Allowing Access to Oral Pills
Abortion rights advocates have repeatedly said medical abortion should not be considered a "procedure."
Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Blasts GOP's 'Attempt To Suppress Votes'
"[The] results don't tell us how many people were exposed to coronavirus at polling places, how many were infected, or how many will die," said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler.
Amazon Faces Scrutiny After Firing Workers Who Criticized COVID-19 Response
The fired Amazon employees had warned that the health and safety of workers and the public were being put at risk.
ACLU Launches TV Ad Campaign Calling For Release of Inmates Amid Pandemic
"Governors, sheriffs, prosecutors, and the president have the power, and responsibility, to save lives," said ACLU Deputy Political Director Udi Ofer.
Thousands Of Medical Tourists Had To Cancel Trips Due To Coronavirus
Some 1.4 million Americans were expected to "cross borders for care in 2020," according to Patients Beyond Borders CEO Josef Woodman.
Crisis Helpline Sees Surge In Messages From Healthcare Workers
1 in 5 texters who have contacted Crisis Help Line have expressed anxiety about the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 in Age Of Protest: How the Pandemic Could Change How We Organize
"There's certain human magic in being together," said protest organizer Iryna Verity.
Backlash After Wisconsin Voters Forced to Risk Catching COVID-19 to Vote
"I'm surprised Wisconsin took this risk, knowing they don't have to," said former GOP Rep. Charlie Dent.
Federal Judge Blocks Oklahoma Abortion Ban As Other States Push For Policy
A federal district judge in Oklahoma has just blocked the state's efforts to ban abortion during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Supreme Court Forcing People to Pick Between Voting and Being Sick: Pelosi
The Supreme Court is "undermining our democracy," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.
'More Data Needed' on Hydroxychloroquine's Impact on Coronavirus: NIAID
NIAID is in the "planning stages" of a large randomized, controlled clinical trial on hydroxychloroquine.
White House Accuses Media of Trying to Create Trump and Fauci 'Soap Opera'
"Both men have been clear about the need to consult your doctor before taking hydroxychloroquine," White House spokesperson Hogan Gidley said.
Trump Should Be Tried for 'Crimes Against Humanity,' Says Ohio State Rep
Tavia Galonski's remarks came after the president's coronavirus press briefing on Sunday, in which he stopped Dr. Fauci from answering a question about hydroxychloroquine.
India's Coronavirus Outbreak Stokes Islamophobia
"This kind of vilification is dangerous," warned historian Rana Safvi.