4 corrections officers charged with beating inmate and cover-up
If convicted, Finch, Thomas, and Blaylock face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for the civil rights charges.
Union representing 1.7 million U.S. teachers says it will support strikes if schools reopen...
“Nobody wants to see students back in the classroom more than educators. But when it comes to their safety, we’re not ready to take any options off the table.”
‘Defendant shall not attend protests’: In Portland, getting out of jail requires relinquishing constitutional...
A dozen protesters facing federal charges are barred from going to “public gatherings” as a condition of release from jail—a tactic one expert described as “sort of hilariously unconstitutional.”
Philadelphia DA vows to arrest federal officers if they assault protestors
“Anyone, including federal law enforcement, who unlawfully assaults and kidnaps people will face criminal charges from my office.”
Seattle & Portland activists: Protest federal and city police crackdowns & keep focus on...
“We don’t know exactly what the federal officers are doing. What we do know is we are in a situation where local police are welcoming those federal agents into our city.”
4 lawsuits that challenge Trump’s federal agents in Portland test issues other cities will...
The nation was founded on the principle that freedom is safeguarded by two governments, a federal government with specific, limited powers, and state governments with all other powers.
Popular movements can overcome authoritarian policing
While Trump sending in militarized troops to cities needs to be opposed, police violence is bigger than Trump.
Former Congressman charged with stuffing ballot boxes and bribery
“Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy. If only one vote has been illegally rung up or fraudulently stuffed into a ballot box, the integrity of that entire election is undermined.”
Philly SWAT cop charged with assault for pepper-spraying kneeling protesters on video
“The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office will not make excuses for crimes committed by law enforcement that demean the democratic freedoms so many Americans have fought and died to preserve.”
U.S. Navy veteran speaks out about being attacked by Trump’s secret police in Portland...
It isn't about me getting beat up. It's about focusing back on the original intention of all of these protests, which is Black Lives Matter.