14 Feb The Tragic Inevitability of Tyre Nichols
The murder of Tyre Nichols was the inevitable result of the underreporting of police shootings that is far too common in the U.S.
Police Misconduct Tag
28 Jan Did Texas Really Jail A Journalist For Asking Questions? Pretty Much.
You might have saw this headline: "She Was Jailed for Basic Journalism.A Federal Court Isn't Sure if That's Unconstitutional." It's true.
03 Mar 12-Year-Old Thomas Siderio Killed by Philly Police
Philadelphia Police do not consider resisting arrest or attempting to flee as justifications for deadly force. This is significant in the Siderio case because officers cannot confirm if Siderio had a gun when he ran.
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?
18 Oct Supreme Court Raises Qualified Immunity Hurdle Even Higher
In an unsigned opinion issued this morning, the Supreme Court hinted at raising the already-high hurdle for qualified immunity even higher.
24 Sep Louisiana State Trooper Indicted for On-Duty Assault
A Louisiana State Police Trooper was indicted for using excessive force against a Black motorist, a charge he faces in other cases, too.
26 Aug Lawsuit Against Louisville Metro Police Has Extraordinary Allegations
A lawsuit filed by a former Louisville Metro Police Explorer Program advisor alleges retaliation for reporting sexual abuse of minors.
24 Aug Taxpayer Money Settles Lawsuit Against New Orleans Prosecutor
The taxpayer consequences of police misconduct is well known, but a lawsuit against a New Orleans prosecutor shows that police aren't alone.
03 May Maryland Repeals Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights, A First
In April, lawmakers in Maryland voted to repeal the state's Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights, along with enacting several other police reforms. The move comes at a time when many states are moving in opposite directions on police and justice reform.
01 May Explainer: Will Chauvin Appeal his Convictions?
Chauvin was convicted of two murder counts and one manslaughter count, but an appeal, as well as other investigations, are sure to come.
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