Police detective charged in fatal shooting
“His conduct was reckless. It was reckless and in violation of the Fourth Amendment.”
How the Supreme Court undermined the Black vote
Black Americans braved police violence at Selma and galvanized support for the Voting Rights Act. Fifty years later, the Supreme Court’s Shelby decision ushered in a new era of racially targeted voter suppression.
A time of reckoning for monuments to racism and genocide
With so many ongoing crises arguments about history may seem esoteric, but only by honestly redressing the sins of the past can we find ways to make a better future. Toppling monuments is just a start.
Supreme Court extends life of DACA in 5-4 ruling
"We took our power to the streets, the hallways of Congress, to the highest court in the land and we won."
New Mexico militia member opens fire on protesters demanding removal of controversial statue
“This is not the first report of heavily armed civilian militias appearing at protests around New Mexico in recent weeks.”
Buffalo protester Martin Gugino diagnosed with fractured skull
After the incident, officers Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski were suspended for shoving Gugino. On June 6, they were charged with second degree assault.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Civil Rights Act of 1964 protecting LGBTQ employees...
"LGBTQI people have a right to the same protections as everyone else, and they deserve to be able to live their lives without fear of discrimination—something the Supreme Court has affirmed today.”
Police officer charged with assault after using pepper spray on video
“I commend Acting Prosecutor Mayer for acting swiftly to hold this police officer accountable for the appalling and completely unjustified use of force alleged in these criminal charges.”
Cities reimagine public safety amid calls to #DefundPolice
Lawmakers across the country are proposing policy measures to cut or loosen ties to traditional policing.
As nationwide protests over police brutality continue, cities across the US cut and reallocate...
"Policing doesn't work ... Yet we keep supporting a system that is clearly broken."