From chokehold bans to qualified immunity, here are some of the biggest changes happening in police departments across the country. RELATED: Less than 18 months […]
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Cory Booker’s constituents leading drive to achieve criminal justice reform in Congress | USA TODAY
Cory Booker highlights how his neighborhood, constituents, and personal experiences fuel his passion to make changes in criminal and police reform. RELATED: When a jury […]
Continue readingPolice killings: New study shows more than half officially unreported | USA TODAY
Researchers estimate that 17,100 deaths from police violence went unreported during a nearly 40-year period. RELATED: Elijah McClain: Aurora police, medics indicted in death of […]
Continue readingRetracing “Seven days of 1961” | USA TODAY
USA TODAY’s “Seven Days of 1961” retraces crucial moments that set in motion a new era of civil rights that continues to inform social justice […]
Continue readingElijah McClain: Aurora police, medics indicted in death of Black man | USA TODAY
The 23-year-old died after being put into a now-banned chokehold and being injected with the tranquilizer Ketamine. RELATED: Five suburban Denver police officers and medics […]
Continue readingMissouri Governor Pardons Couple Who Waved Guns At Protesters
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has issued a pardon for Mark and Patricia McCloskey. the couple who waved guns at Black Lives Matter protesters outside of […]
Continue readingAfter Trump Era And BLM Protests, Police Shootings Continue At Same Rate
Police are killing Americans at the same rate in 2021 as they did in 2020, when the murder of George Floyd sparked major protests. MSNBC's […]
Continue readingWho is Ben Crump, the man who represented George Floyd’s family? | USA TODAY
Ben Crump has represented the families of Black men and women killed by law enforcement. Here's what you should know about the high-profile attorney. RELATED: […]
Continue readingCapitol Officer To Jan. 6 Committee: This Is America
During his testimony before the Jan. 6 committee, Officer Harry Dunn answered the question, “Is this America?” Adam Serwer and Barbara McQuade join Chris Hayes […]
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