Second former officer pleads guilty in Tyre Nichols case
Emmitt Martin III's guilty plea marks a significant move towards accountability in Tyre Nichols' fatal beating case.
Jury in New Orleans Awards $1 Million to Teen Raped by Police Officer
The city of New Orleans must pay $1 million for the grooming and rape of a teenager by former police officer Rodney Vicknair.
Goon Squad Violence Leads to Federal Investigation of Mississippi Sheriff's Office
The Justice Department is expanding its investigation into Rankin County Sheriff's Department for a pattern of unconstitutional policing and violence.
Warning Signs for Philanthropy: The Authoritarian Crackdown on Social Movements - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Growing authoritarian attacks on freedoms by government officials and the significant impact on social justice movements.
California police pressured him to confess to a murder that never happened
Tom Perez endured a traumatic police interrogation after reporting his father missing; no wrongdoing was acknowledged despite a settlement for false imprisonment.
Jury in Memphis convicts ex-officers on some charges in beating death of Tyre Nichols
Three Memphis officers convicted of federal civil rights violations in Tyre Nichols' 2023 beating death, highlighting issues of police misconduct and accountability.
Second former officer pleads guilty in Tyre Nichols case
Emmitt Martin III's guilty plea marks a significant move towards accountability in Tyre Nichols' fatal beating case.
Jury in New Orleans Awards $1 Million to Teen Raped by Police Officer
The city of New Orleans must pay $1 million for the grooming and rape of a teenager by former police officer Rodney Vicknair.
Goon Squad Violence Leads to Federal Investigation of Mississippi Sheriff's Office
The Justice Department is expanding its investigation into Rankin County Sheriff's Department for a pattern of unconstitutional policing and violence.
Warning Signs for Philanthropy: The Authoritarian Crackdown on Social Movements - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Growing authoritarian attacks on freedoms by government officials and the significant impact on social justice movements.
California police pressured him to confess to a murder that never happened
Tom Perez endured a traumatic police interrogation after reporting his father missing; no wrongdoing was acknowledged despite a settlement for false imprisonment.
Jury in Memphis convicts ex-officers on some charges in beating death of Tyre Nichols
Three Memphis officers convicted of federal civil rights violations in Tyre Nichols' 2023 beating death, highlighting issues of police misconduct and accountability.
Florida sues FEMA for discrimination accusing it of denying aid to Trump supporters
FEMA is being sued for allegedly discriminating against hurricane victims based on political affiliation.
Florida AG Ashley Moody emphasizes the need for equal treatment among all storm victims, regardless of politics.
Justice Dept. Reports Broad Civil Rights Abuses at Georgia Jail System
The Justice Department reports severe civil rights violations at Fulton County jail due to overcrowding and poor conditions.
US fines Lufthansa $4M for treatment of Orthodox Jewish passengers on a 2022 flight
Lufthansa was fined $4 million for denying boarding to Jewish passengers, the largest fine for civil rights violations by an airline.
Two leaders of US white supremacist group charged over assassination hitlist
A white supremacist group plotted high-profile assassinations and incited hate crimes, revealing severe threats to targeted communities and societal stability.
19 Messed-Up Facts About US History That I'm Almost Positive You Didn't Learn In Grade School
The article highlights overlooked historical injustices in US history, urging readers to confront and challenge what they learned in school.
A Chinese millionaire, a cop for hire and an Irvine family: Inside a twisted global business dispute
Jing Liu turned to illegal methods for resolution after legal avenues failed in her long-standing $100 million dispute.
A woman is suing the city and police officers in federal court for false arrest and civil rights violations after allegedly being unlawfully arrested and mistreated.
The 44 Percent: Overtown exhibit, gentrification in Little Haiti, and Breonna Taylor
Breonna Taylor's family still fighting for justice
Justice Department prepares third trial for Brett Hankison
Antioch police officers named in racist texting scandal conspired to injure, oppress, threaten and intimidate' residents, lawsuit claims
Allegations of police brutality and systemic racism in Antioch
A woman is suing the city and police officers in federal court for false arrest and civil rights violations after allegedly being unlawfully arrested and mistreated.
The 44 Percent: Overtown exhibit, gentrification in Little Haiti, and Breonna Taylor
Breonna Taylor's family still fighting for justice
Justice Department prepares third trial for Brett Hankison
Man jailed for days after he's mistaken for sex offender during traffic stop, suit says
A man was wrongly arrested and detained in a Los Angeles County jail after a case of mistaken identity, leading to a federal lawsuit alleging civil rights violations.
California farmworkers allege civil rights violations. Why this company says they're false
Workers at Wonderful Nurseries allege civil rights violations including lack of sexual harassment training.
Wonderful Nurseries denies the allegations and asserts compliance with training requirements.
Democratic Senators Ask DOJ If Facial Recognition Tech Violates Civil Rights Act
Democratic senators demand DOJ review police use of facial recognition technology and other biometric tools for potential civil rights violations.
DOJ has awarded $3.2 million to local law enforcement for facial recognition software despite studies showing it is racist and leads to false arrests.
DOJ demands Tennessee repeal its discriminatory HIV criminalization law
The Department of Justice has informed Tennessee that its HIV criminalization law violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The DOJ outlined minimum remedial measures necessary to address the law's civil rights violations.
Rep. Malliotakis' bill to fine schools for violating civil rights advances from House Ways and Means Committee
A bill proposing fines for tax-exempt schools violating students' civil rights under Title VI is advancing through Congress.
This will not be 1968.' Chicago police prepare for DNC as whole world watches once again.
The article highlights concerns about potential unrest and protests at the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago, drawing parallels to the chaos of the 1968 convention.