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As Trump Threatens Secret Police Deployment Nationwide Democrats Debate Expanding Surveillance Powers and New Money for DHS - Ryan Grim
As Trump Threatens Secret Police Deployment Nationwide Democrats Debate Expanding Surveillance Powers and New Money for DHS - Ryan Grim
"Lawmakers are unclear precisely what the intelligence community currently considers legal given the classified nature of the operations."
·theintercept.com·
As Trump Threatens Secret Police Deployment Nationwide Democrats Debate Expanding Surveillance Powers and New Money for DHS - Ryan Grim
A Dubious Legal Doctrine Protects Cities From Lawsuits Over Police Brutality - Orion de Nevers
A Dubious Legal Doctrine Protects Cities From Lawsuits Over Police Brutality - Orion de Nevers
"On Sunday Rep. Justin Amash announced plans to introduce the Ending Qualified Immunity Act. Qualified immunity shields police officers from civil liability for violating a civilian's constitutional rights in most circumstances. Reforming it is an important step toward holding law enforcement accountable for abuse of power. But Congress must also act to address the less-well-known but equally pernicious rules governing municipal liability. It's time to hold local governments accountable for police violence."
·slate.com·
A Dubious Legal Doctrine Protects Cities From Lawsuits Over Police Brutality - Orion de Nevers
The House Votes To Remove Confederate Statues In The U.S. Capitol - Barbara Sprunt
The House Votes To Remove Confederate Statues In The U.S. Capitol - Barbara Sprunt
"The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to remove all Confederate statues from public display in the U.S. Capitol along with replacing the bust of former Chief Justice of the United States Roger Taney author of the 1857 Dred Scott decision that declared that people of African descent were not U.S. citizens."
·npr.org·
The House Votes To Remove Confederate Statues In The U.S. Capitol - Barbara Sprunt
Biden Administration Vows Economic and Justice Reforms for Black Americans - Andrea Shalal and Jan Wolfe
Biden Administration Vows Economic and Justice Reforms for Black Americans - Andrea Shalal and Jan Wolfe
"President Joe Biden and two of his top cabinet members on Wednesday promised U.S. economic and criminal justice reforms that would benefit Black communities at a conference organized by longtime activist Al Sharpton."
·whbl.com·
Biden Administration Vows Economic and Justice Reforms for Black Americans - Andrea Shalal and Jan Wolfe
Connecticut Lawmakers Passed a Comprehensive Police Accountability Bill. Here's 9 Ways it Will Change Policing in the State. - Russell Blair and Christopher Keating
Connecticut Lawmakers Passed a Comprehensive Police Accountability Bill. Here's 9 Ways it Will Change Policing in the State. - Russell Blair and Christopher Keating
"The state Senate early Wednesday voted to approve a comprehensive police accountability bill that was drafted in the wake of protests spurred by the police killings of Black Americans including George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor in Louisville."
·courant.com·
Connecticut Lawmakers Passed a Comprehensive Police Accountability Bill. Here's 9 Ways it Will Change Policing in the State. - Russell Blair and Christopher Keating
Hair-Based Discrimination is Now Illegal in 12 States - Toni Gonzales
Hair-Based Discrimination is Now Illegal in 12 States - Toni Gonzales
"The Crown Act a bill that makes hair-based discrimination illegal is now officially law in a dozen states. Nevada is reportedly the latest state to pass the bill. The legislation was fueled by the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Day) Coalition."
·remezcla.com·
Hair-Based Discrimination is Now Illegal in 12 States - Toni Gonzales
City Council to Probe Handling of Breonna Taylor Shooting - Associated Press
City Council to Probe Handling of Breonna Taylor Shooting - Associated Press
"Louisville's city government has announced plans to review the handling by the mayor's administration of the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor. The Louisville Metro Council's government oversight committee which has subpoena powers announced its intentions Monday news outlets reported. The council's next meeting is scheduled for July 23."
·apnews.com·
City Council to Probe Handling of Breonna Taylor Shooting - Associated Press
Proposal to Disband Minneapolis Police Blocked from Ballot - Amy Forliti
Proposal to Disband Minneapolis Police Blocked from Ballot - Amy Forliti
"A Minneapolis commission decided Wednesday to take more time to review a City Council amendment to dismantle the Police Department in the wake of George Floyd's death ending the possibility of voters deciding the issue in November."
·apnews.com·
Proposal to Disband Minneapolis Police Blocked from Ballot - Amy Forliti
Seattle City Council Votes to Override Mayor's Veto of Cuts to Police Budget - My Northwest Staff
Seattle City Council Votes to Override Mayor's Veto of Cuts to Police Budget - My Northwest Staff
"City council voted to override Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's recent veto of cuts to the police department's remaining 2020 budget by a 7-2 vote with the mayor issuing a statement after the fact indicating she might not adhere to all of the provisos laid out in the council's proposal."
·mynorthwest.com·
Seattle City Council Votes to Override Mayor's Veto of Cuts to Police Budget - My Northwest Staff
Illinois Lawmakers Pass 'Transformational' Criminal Justice Legislation In 11th Hour Of Lame Duck Session - Patrick Smith
Illinois Lawmakers Pass 'Transformational' Criminal Justice Legislation In 11th Hour Of Lame Duck Session - Patrick Smith
"Illinois lawmakers on Wednesday used the final hours of the general assembly's lame duck session to pass a sweeping and controversial criminal justice reform bill that would eliminate cash bail make it easier to ban officers from working at police departments across the state and allow for anonymous complaints against cops."
·wbez.org·
Illinois Lawmakers Pass 'Transformational' Criminal Justice Legislation In 11th Hour Of Lame Duck Session - Patrick Smith
Democrats Block 'Empty' Republican Police Reform Bill - Joan E Greve
Democrats Block 'Empty' Republican Police Reform Bill - Joan E Greve
"Congress was at a standstill on police reform on Wednesday after Senate Democrats successfully blocked a Republican bill criticized as a toothless response to police brutality. The vote was 55-45 failing to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to advance. Two Democrats the Alabama senator Doug Jones and the West Virginia senator Joe Manchin along with Angus King of Maine an independent who caucuses with Democrats voted with Republicans to open the debate."
·theguardian.com·
Democrats Block 'Empty' Republican Police Reform Bill - Joan E Greve
Colorado Passes Sweeping Police Reform Bill - Li Cohen
Colorado Passes Sweeping Police Reform Bill - Li Cohen
"Colorado passed a sweeping police reform bill on Friday that among other reforms bans chokeholds and makes officers personally liable if they are found guilty of violating a person's civil rights. Colorado is one of the first states that will allow police officers to be financially liable for civil misconduct suits according to the state's ACLU. "
·cbsnews.com·
Colorado Passes Sweeping Police Reform Bill - Li Cohen
Mississippi Governor Signs Law Removing Confederate Design From State Flag - Debbie Elliott
Mississippi Governor Signs Law Removing Confederate Design From State Flag - Debbie Elliott
"After more than 120 years of flying over the state of Mississippi the Confederate battle flag is no longer a part of the state's official flag. On Tuesday Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law a bill fast-tracked by the Mississippi Legislature over the weekend that calls for a new design. In a somber ceremony Reeves said he was signing the law to turn a page in Mississippi."
·npr.org·
Mississippi Governor Signs Law Removing Confederate Design From State Flag - Debbie Elliott
North Carolina City Bans Protests Protecting Confederate Monument A - Aida Chavez
North Carolina City Bans Protests Protecting Confederate Monument A - Aida Chavez
"A North Carolina city is using a restrictive ordinance to outlaw protest threatening to arrest anyone who even attempts to peacefully protest without a permit as part of an effort to protect a Confederate monument that sits outside its courthouse."
·theintercept.com·
North Carolina City Bans Protests Protecting Confederate Monument A - Aida Chavez
Legislation to Eliminate 'Qualified Immunity' Gets Reworked - Rachel Knapp
Legislation to Eliminate 'Qualified Immunity' Gets Reworked - Rachel Knapp
"A bill that would allow people to sue government officials including police if they violate their rights is going through some major changes. The bill better known as the 'Civil Rights Act' would get rid of qualified immunity and allow people to file their cases in state court instead of federal court."
·krqe.com·
Legislation to Eliminate 'Qualified Immunity' Gets Reworked - Rachel Knapp