Tag: justice
Police release video of army vet who died in custody
Currently, no criminal charges have been filed against any staff members of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office for Gregory Edwards’ death in custody.
Police officer fired after fatally shooting teen passenger in car
One survived the shooting and remains in serious condition, while another died from his wounds.
Former deputy constable admits to transporting drug money and heroin
Betty Molina received approximately $30,000 after she and her husband, Henry Molina, obtained several thousands of dollars in drug proceeds.
Former corrections officer sentenced to federal prison for assaulting inmate
“The abuse of authority by this law enforcement officer and the violation of the inmate’s civil rights will not be tolerated.”
L.A. firefighter accepts suspension for punching handcuffed patient on video
The firefighter initially rejected the suspension before videos of the incident were released to the public.
Elizabeth Warren and colleagues call for investigation into death of army...
“We must do more than grieve the loss of SGT Fernandes—we must seek justice and answers for his family. That starts with a full and complete investigation.”
Protests break out in Wisconsin after police shoot Black man in...
Following the police shooting, hundreds of Wisconsinites marched through the streets of Kenosha and gathered outside the Kenosha County Public Safety Building chanting, "No justice, no peace!"
3 Mississippi cops charged with murder after beating black man
“As the family of George Robinson, we are pleased the Jackson Police Department officers involved in his death have finally been charged with murder."
2019 marked a massive uptick in environmental activism as it did...
"Land and environmental defenders play a vital role in protecting these climate-critical forests and ecosystems."
‘Defendant shall not attend protests’: In Portland, getting out of jail...
A dozen protesters facing federal charges are barred from going to “public gatherings” as a condition of release from jail—a tactic one expert described as “sort of hilariously unconstitutional.”
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House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.