Law Enforcement
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The Supreme Court Just Made It Easier for Cops to Brutalize Black and Brown People
The Supreme Court just sided with police in two separate rulings on qualified immunity, a legal doctrine shielding officers from lawsuits.
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Cellphone Video Captured a Louisiana Sheriff’s Deputy Violently Slamming a Black Woman’s Head Against Pavement
Shantel Arnold said the deputy's assault happened moments after she was assaulted by a group of local boys.
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Philadelphia Passes Bill to Keep Police From Pulling Over Drivers for Minor Traffic Violations
Proponents say this will stop police from using low-level violations as reason to search a vehicle–a practice that disproportionately affects Black motorists.
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A Black Louisiana State Trooper Says His Potential Firing Is Retaliation for Speaking Out About Ronald Greene’s Death
Louisiana State Police officials say trooper Carl Cavalier violated several department policies on disseminating information and making public comments.
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Ex-Louisiana State Trooper Pleads Not Guilty in Black Motorist’s Brutal Beating
Former trooper Jacob Brown is accused of beating Aaron Bowman 18 times with a tactical flashlight, leaving Bowman with severe injuries.
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Louisville Will Pay $75K to Black Couple for Cops’ Behavior During Traffic Stop But Tells Them to Shut Up About It
The couple agreed to not make any statements, written or verbal, with the intention to defame and disparage the city or the officers involved.
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No Charges for U.S. Marshals Task Force Members Who Shot Winston Smith Jr.
A witness in the car says that Smith pulled out his phone to record the confrontation with the U.S. Marshals when he was shot.
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Black Paraplegic Man Pulled Out of Car by Dayton Police Plans to Sue
Clifford Owensby says he's had nightmares about the ordeal.