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Prisons & Policing
Attorney General Merrick Garland Announces DOJ Probe Into Minneapolis PD
The announcement comes after a jury found former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd.
As Chauvin Verdict Was Read, Police Killed Black Ohio Teen Ma’Khia Bryant
Ma'Khia Bryant reportedly called 911 at 4:35 pm on Tuesday. Police responded 10 minutes later and shot her four times.
Ocasio-Cortez: “Verdicts Are Not Substitutes for Policy Change”
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called out fellow Democrats for bolstering the problem of oppressive policing.
You Cannot Divorce Murder From Policing
Policing is the violent maintenance of inequality.
Jury Finds Derek Chauvin Guilty on All 3 Counts for Murder of George Floyd
Activists warned against declaring the decision “justice,” given that the violent policing system persists.
Ilhan Omar Blasts Democrats Over Hypocrisy in Funding Police vs Social Programs
Rep. Ilhan Omar said she is “appalled” that funding for police is endless while funding for social programs is scarce.
Even When Marijuana Is Legal, Young People Are Locked Up for It
Children and young adults are still criminalized for marijuana possession in states where it has been legalized.
Cities Drop Most Charges Against BLM Protesters as Cops Fail to Provide Evidence
Over 90 percent of charges in cities analyzed have been dropped, suggesting police used arrests to suppress protests.
Murder of Adam Toledo Is Latest in Long History of Anti-Latinx Police Killings
Released body camera video shows Toledo had his hands in the air when an officer shot him.
The Supreme Court Is Also to Blame for Daunte Wright’s Death
In legalizing racial profiling, the Supreme Court has fueled a racist cycle of traffic stops and police killings.