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Prisons & Policing
Abolish Policing, Not Just the Police
Maya Schenwar, Victoria Law and Mariame Kaba discuss abolishing the police and policing.
Hunger Strikers at COVID-Infected ICE Jail Were Pepper-Sprayed in Retaliation
Detained immigrant activist Anthony Alexandre reports dire conditions and a lack of medical care at the for-profit jail.
Face Recognition Risks Chilling Our Ability to Participate in Free Speech
There are few (if any) rules governing how this technology can or cannot be used.
Police Reform Hasn’t Stopped the Killings Before. It Won’t Now Either.
Police reform is a time-honored counterinsurgency measure to quell rebellion.
The NYPD Isn’t Giving Bodycam Footage to Officials Investigating Alleged Abuse
Of 212 requests for camera footage made by NY's Civilian Complaint Review Board in May, the NYPD sent only 33 responses.
The Fourth of July Must Be a Day of Protest Against White Supremacy
Instead of celebrating a false historical narrative of liberty and justice for all, we should be out in the streets.
No One Should Have to Die in Prison
Thousands languish and die in prison because of bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of political will to fix the system.
How to Protect Yourself From Retaliation When Filming Police Brutality
Here’s what you can do after you film the police to protect the victims, their families and yourself.
Protesters Attacked by Police Are Suing to Vindicate Their Constitutional Rights
Victims of police abuse are filing litigation and at least one judge has halted some of the most egregious misconduct.
Markey Bill Backed by Sanders and Warren Seeks to Abolish Qualified Immunity
The antiquated legal doctrine has insulated police for decades from serious prosecution of even wanton misconduct.