Tag: police brutality
Arkansas sheriff convicted of assaulting two detainees in custody
“The Justice Department will continue to vigorously prosecute officers who abuse their authority to make clear that no one is above the law.”
Shot with rubber bullets, hospitalized, jailed: Line 3 protester Tara Houska...
20 water protectors were brutally arrested in Minnesota as resistance to the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline continues.
Off-duty cop charged with shooting unarmed teen
A spokesperson for the department told reporters that they intend to suspend Daniel Dolan without pay.
Few cops we found using force on George Floyd protesters are...
ProPublica compiled 68 videos that seemed to show officers using disproportionate force on protesters. A year later, police have disclosed discipline for a total of 10 officers.
Missouri police officer pleads guilty after killing 4-year-old girl
Columbia Police Officer Andria Heese was traveling at approximately 14mph when 4-year-old Gabriella Curry entered her blind spot and was fatally struck by the vehicle.
George Floyd week of action marks anniversary of his murder as...
Floyd’s death in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, set off a nationwide uprising and global movement calling for an end to racism and for the defense of Black lives.
Leaked video shows Louisiana state troopers killing man in custody
None of the state troopers involved in Greene’s death currently face criminal charges for taking his life.
Charges filed against police officers for fracturing elderly woman’s arm
“Ensuring public trust in law enforcement and in our criminal justice system is vital to our community’s safety and our fundamental belief in fairness.”
Alabama police officer convicted of murdering suicidal man
“An innocent man was murdered. He called for help, and he got Ben Darby.”
American cities have long struggled to reform their police – but...
Mayors and city councils nationwide have also pushed reforms emphasizing accountability and transparency, with many working to create independent oversight commissions.
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Winter storm exposes Gaza shelter crisis as UN warns Palestinians left to freeze
As torrential rain floods tent encampments and an 8 month old baby dies of exposure, UN officials and aid groups say Israel’s continued blockade of shelter and supplies is deepening a humanitarian emergency despite ceasefire commitments.
EPA proposes to double amount of formaldehyde considered safe to inhale under Trump administration
Is this change part of a broader reassessment of how the agency evaluates cancer risks from chemicals?
House vote moves to undo Trump orders stripping union rights from federal workers
A bipartisan majority backed the Protect America’s Workforce Act to reverse what labor leaders call the “single-largest act of union busting in American history,” restoring collective bargaining protections for nearly 1 million federal employees.
Trump order targets state AI laws as critics cite Big Tech influence and federal...
A new executive order directs the Justice Department to sue states over “onerous and excessive” AI regulations and threatens funding cuts, drawing backlash from lawmakers, watchdogs, and governors who say it rewards major tech donors at the expense of public protections.
How lab-grown meat could bring an end to needless animal cruelty
Lab-grown meat is a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional meat. It offers the same taste and texture while reducing animal suffering, environmental impact, and health risks.