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U.S. Capitol Police Recommend Disciplinary Action in 6 Cases From Jan. 6 Attack
After 38 internal investigations, discipline is recommended for cases including ‘failure to comply with directions’ and ‘improper dissemination of information.’
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White Truck Driver Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison After Stabbing Black Man At Oregon Arby’s
Nolan Strauss told police he targeted Ronnell Hughes in 2019 because he was Black, and he has a ‘problem with Black people.’
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Justice Department to Review Columbus Division of Police Following Fatal Shootings of Black People
The DOJ’s review will focus on training and recruitment, bias-based policing, de-escalation and use of force in the department.
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Illinois AG To Investigate Joliet Police Department For Pattern of Abuses, Whistleblower Remains on Desk Duty
AG Kwame Raoul will not be investigating the death of Eric Lurry, but instead the entire department for covering up civil rights abuses by officers.
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California Police Reform Bill to Get Rid of ‘Bad Apples’ Advances to Governor
California is one of the few U.S. states without a way to strip bad officers of their badges. The Kenneth Ross Jr. Police Decertification Act will change that.
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Good Riddance: Robert E. Lee Statue Finally Taken Down in Virginia
Workers will return on Thursday to remove the time capsule and decorative plaques.
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Exonerated 5 Member Yusef Salaam to Run for Harlem State Senate: Report
Dr. Salaam’s campaign is reported to include criminal justice and police reform.
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Howard University Cancels Classes After Ransomware Attack
Howard says that so far no personal information was stolen or accessed, but the campus will remain closed and the wifi shut down until it’s deemed safe.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Law Creating New Voter Restrictions as Advocates Sue in Federal Court
The new law is expected to create barriers for marginalized communities when it goes into effect in December.
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Chicago Police Pull Over Black Drivers 7 Times More Than White Drivers, Study Says
Black people make up 30 percent of Chicago’s population but are more than half of the drivers stopped by police.
