Youth climate activists demanding Green New Deal arrested for sit-in at #OilMoneyMitch McConnell’s office
"All we want is for him to put our lives above the interests of his campaign donors."
Video shows jail attendant assaulting handcuffed man
“This kind of incident does create a blemish. It is painful to watch.”
Judge bars Roger Stone from speaking on case after Instagram post
Jackson barred Stone from speaking publicly about his case across all media platforms.
Ending the punishment of poverty: Supreme Court rules against high fines & civil asset...
On Wednesday, the court ruled the Eighth Amendment protects people from state and local authorities imposing onerous fines, fees and forfeitures to generate money.
Houston Police Chief vows to end no-knock raids
“The no-knock warrants are going to go away like leaded gasoline in this city.”
Former Deputy Police Chief sentenced to prison for excessive force and obstruction
"This case is a prime example of my commitment to hold accountable officers who threaten the mission of law enforcement by breaking the law.”
Victory: Federal court throws out Energy Transfer’s lawsuit against DAPL water protectors
"This is a huge victory not just for Greenpeace but for anyone and everyone who has ever stood up against powerful corporate interests."
California Attorney General sued to force disclosure of police misconduct files
Although the new police transparency law took place on January 1, Becerra refuses to provide records involving police misconduct that occurred before the law took effect.
One year after Parkland, 1,200 more kids are dead by gunfire – but students still...
Students who survived the massacre quickly came to national prominence as leading activists for gun control.
Former LA County Sheriff faces 3yrs in prison after losing appeal
On Wednesday, a three-judge panel from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decided Lee Baca’s rights had not been violated during his trial – the appeals panel determined that the trial was fair and the conviction legally sound.