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Police Violence

RICO Charges Attempt to Paint Stop Cop City Movement as a Criminal “Conspiracy”
The sweeping 109-page indictment presents acts of mutual aid and zine reading as evidence of a criminal “conspiracy.”

Did Defunding Police Cause Oakland’s “Crime Wave”? Here’s What Really Happened.
Media and politicians call the defund police movement a failure, but it hasn’t been tried.

When Police Killed a Trans Woman, Small Town Officials Scrambled to Protect Them
Officials have refused to release body-worn camera footage and tried to stop circulation of a watchdog newspaper.

Black Men Tortured by White Mississippi Police “Goon Squad” Demand Justice
Officers pleaded guilty to raiding a home on false charges and torturing Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker.

33 Years After the ADA, Our Legal System Still Victimizes Disabled People
Communities are far better served when public safety systems help them avoid traumatizing interactions with police.

Activists Are Working to Give the People of Atlanta a Chance to Vote on Cop City
Ignored in public comment and denied responsive public officials, residents are taking matters into their own hands.

Anger Over Anti-Immigrant Prejudice Fuels French Uprising After Police Killing
In a telling public statement, French police unions have characterized the protesters as “vermin” and “savage hordes.”

Immunity Doctrines Have Made the US Constitution Useless — It’s Time to End Them
Overlapping immunity doctrines insulate officials from the consequences of their actions, no matter how egregious.

Chicago Is Building a Police Torture Memorial, But Police Violence Continues
Survivors hope the memorial will ensure the Chicago Police Department's crimes will never be justified nor forgotten.

Stop Cop City Week of Action Showed Movement’s Strength Amid Rampant Repression
Police sought to repress and intimidate protesters during the week of action, but the movement only emerged stronger.