24 Feb Police And Social Media: An Interesting Combo, To Say The Least
Police are posting on social media, even in their uniforms and when on duty, now more than ever. But is it a good thing?
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25 Jan SCOTUS Poised to End § 1983 Claims for Miranda Rights Violations
SCOTUS appears ready to end Section 1983 claims against police officers for Miranda violations. But who wins with that decision?
11 Aug Justice Reformers Split on Effects of Police Budget
Even among progressives, the debate over police department budgets shows gaps in approaches to local and federal police reform.
06 Aug Nassau County Bill Lets Police Sue Police-Brutality Protestors
Nassau County passed a bill earlier this month that punishes protestors who “harass” police. Critics worry it thwarts First Amendment rights.
29 Jul Another Step Forward in Prohibiting Acquitted Conduct at Sentencing
The Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2021, a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill will prohibit the use of acquitted conduct sentencing practice by various federal judges.
27 Jul Use-Of-Force and Duty-To-intervene still leave room for excessive force
The use-of-force and duty-to-intervene standards in policing leave room for excessive force. They also may be targeting certain groups.