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Trial Begins for Three Former Memphis Cops Accused of Killing Tyre Nichols
The 29-year-old Black father died in 2023, after a brutal beating during a traffic stop in Tennessee.
FBI and Police Raid Homes of Pro-Palestine Student Activists in Michigan
The state attorney general’s office has aggressively targeted the movement.
Cop Who Alleged Abrego García’s Gang Ties Was Deemed Unfit by State’s Attorney
The cop was on a “do not call” list due to criminal charges for sharing confidential information about an investigation.
Lawyer Representing Pro-Palestine Protester Detained at Airport, Phone Seized
Amir Makled believes he was targeted for his work: “They had a whole profile about me,” he says.
Trump Revived the Law Used to Intern Japanese Americans, and SCOTUS Let Him
This week the Supreme Court left the door open for Trump to continue invoking the Alien Enemies Act to deport people.
Report: US Police Killed Someone Every 6.5 Hours on Average in 2024
Police killings hit a record high last year, with Black and Indigenous people disproportionately targeted.
Campus Police Are Using Israeli Spy Tech to Crack Down on Student Protest
Israeli-made surveillance technologies are accelerating the militarization of campus police departments across the US.
As Suppression of Dissent Increases, Know Your Rights If the FBI Comes Knocking
The FBI is hassling Palestine activists. ICE is compiling dossiers on those who criticize it. Let's know our rights.
Family of a Woman Killed in Her Home by a Sheriff’s Deputy Wins $10M Settlement
“My heart is heavy today. This is my daughter’s birthday,” said Sonya Massey’s father in a press conference Wednesday.
Migrant Sex Workers’ Resistance Offers a Blueprint for Fighting Authoritarianism
Hyper-criminalized migrant sex workers show us how everyday people evade, defy and resist state control and punishment.