Tag: justice
Landmark win in ‘Fight for Habitable Future’ as jury refuses to...
"We need to take note of the lessons learned by the labor movement—mass civil disobedience works. The climate crisis is a workers issue, we need to unite to shut down business as usual. Right now."
Why Trump justice is an oxymoron
Like Nixon, Trump has usurped the independence of the Department of Justice for his own ends.
Former State Dept employee sentenced to 7 years in prison for...
“This is a tragedy for you, for your family, for the government."
Fired sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to stealing nearly $200K
“People at all levels of government work hard every day to serve the public and it's particularly hurtful because an incident like this stands out to erode the public’s trust.”
Former deputy jailer sentenced to prison after assaulting inmate
“The FBI will not tolerate correctional officers who violate a person’s civil rights.”
White supremacist Coast Guard Lt. sentenced to prison on gun and...
“There is little if any doubt he was planning a mass casualty assault to further his white nationalist views."
Trump prosecutors make move to ensure that embassy protectors are convicted
In this period of normalized illegality and attempts at intimidation, we shall not allow the state to move against these courageous activists without resistance from our movements.
Mayor indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges
“The unearthing of allegedly blatant corruption at the top levels of government in the City of Taylor should disturb every citizen of our state."
Chicago cop under investigation after body-slamming man on video
“While a single video does not depict the entirety of the interactions between the police and the individual, this particular video is very disturbing.”
Deputy under investigation after tackling teenage quadruple amputee on video
“Men with badges should not be acting this way. Men and women who do act this way should not have badges and guns.”
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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.
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.”
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.
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.
How climate change threatens HIV care in vulnerable US communities
These disasters not only wreak havoc on infrastructure and displace communities, but also disrupt access to critical healthcare services.