Thousands flood the streets of Chicago to protest the killing of Adam Toledo
"This is state violence. We say again to the police, you are not judge, jury, and executioner. Adam Toledo, a 13 year-old boy, he should still be alive.”
Police officer placed on leave after fracturing elderly woman’s arm
“Anytime there’s a complaint against law enforcement, there’s always a real possibility of trust—losing public trust.”
Another summer of discontent?
Rather than compensation and apologies from the individuals and institutions that snatched these individuals from their families and communities, African American victims of police violence have been smeared over and over again in death.
Lawsuit filed after police fracture elderly woman’s arm on video
“This is not community policing. This is community terrorism.”
Fourth officer charged in excessive force case
The maximum penalty for the deprivation-of-rights offenses is 10 years of imprisonment and the maximum penalty for false report offenses is 20 years of imprisonment.
Why disability rights advocates are pressing the Senate to allow an internet voting option
The push for voters with disabilities, and for overseas and military voters, pits civil rights activists against cybersecurity advocates.
Video: Virginia cops pepper-spray US Army officer with hands in air
According to the complaint, the officers wrote false statements in their police reports to justify the use of excessive force without making an arrest.
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee announced that Gaetz is currently under investigation in response to allegations of sexual misconduct and other illicit activities.
Video shows police officer fatally shooting homeless man
“The video and witness accounts show this was a cold murder. Wilson never had a chance.”
Video reveals police officers beating unarmed teen
Last week, two of the officers were fired from the department after police officials reviewed the body cam videos.