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Police Violence

We Must Refuse “Normal Life” After Police Violence Like Killing of Tyre Nichols
We do not have to throw ourselves back into capitalist normalcy after acts of state violence are inflicted on us.

Memphis Police Shutter SCORPION Unit, Activists Say That’s Not Enough
Similarly violent "special units" have been established in police forces throughout the country.

Released Footage Shows Five Memphis Cops Brutally Beating Tyre Nichols
Protests broke out Friday night in cities across the country in response to Tyre Nichols's killing.

Tyre Nichols Is Another Victim of the Police Brutality Crisis Black People Face
“We have experienced this same kind of violence over and over and over again in our communities,” says Amber Sherman.

Georgia Governor Declares State of Emergency, Prepped to Deploy National Guard
Critics say Brian Kemp's order is about "trying to instill fear in anyone who stands up against police brutality."

The Death of a Forest Defender at “Stop Cop City”
"We need real wide-ranging solidarity,” says organizer Micah Herskind.

Cori Bush Calls for Investigation Into Police Killing of Activist Tortuguita
Activists have questioned law enforcement’s narrative about the killing of the Atlanta climate justice activist.

Activists Demand Independent Investigation After Cops Kill Protester in Atlanta
The protester was shot and killed on Wednesday during a chaotic raid of the “Stop Cop City” forest defense camp.

Record Police Killings in 2022 Show Need to Continue Organizing for Abolition
Building power and transformation is about encouraging the grassroots while confronting a resilient carceral state.

Police Killed Nearly 100 People a Month in 2022, Data Shows
A preliminary report finds police killed over 1,100 people last year, the most killings in any year in the past decade.