Jan 27 Racial profiling by French police challenged in class action lawsuit By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press Six nongovernmental organizations have opened the first class-action lawsuit against France for alleged systemic discrimination by police carrying out identity checks. Continue reading
Jan 13 Belgian judge asked to investigate death of young Black man detained by police By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Belgian prosecutors have requested the appointment of an investigative judge following the death of a 23-year-old Black man who was detained by police last week in Brussels, as around 300 protesters gathered in Belgium’s capital Wednesday asking for authorities to… Continue reading
Jan 12 How was a violent mob able to breach the U.S. Capitol? Activists see double standard in police response By Candice Norwood In the days following the Capitol invasion, officials have made conflicting statements regarding security preparation for the rally and the response to the violence. Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 6:43 Former head of Homeland Security on the dangers of Trump’s rhetoric Questions continued Thursday over President Trump's actions -- about how he stoked the mob at the Capitol and whether he's a danger as he continues to hold power. Kevin McAleenan was acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security under… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 7:08 Police response at the Capitol brings claims of ‘white privilege’ The treatment of the violent mob at the Capitol by law enforcement versus the heavy-handed tactics employed on peaceful protests over racial justice has been widely talked about since Wednesday. Amna Nawaz spoke with Ibram X. Kendi, director of the… Continue watching
Jan 07 WATCH LIVE: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives update the day after U.S. Capitol insurrection By Associated Press Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser will hold a press conference on Thursday following the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Dec 31 Minneapolis to release bodycam video in fatal shooting By Associated Press Police in Minneapolis said they would release body camera video on Thursday from a traffic stop that ended with a man shot dead. Continue reading
Dec 16 Minnesota juvenile sentenced to life in prison walks free after 18 years By Associated Press Earlier this year, The Associated Press and APM Reports uncovered new evidence and serious flaws in the police investigation, ultimately leading to the creation of an independent national legal panel to review the case. Continue reading
Dec 09 Minneapolis eyes deep police cuts after George Floyd’s death By Associated Press Minneapolis City Council members who tried unsuccessfully to dismantle the police department in response to George Floyd's death are voting Wednesday on whether to shrink it. Continue reading
Nov 30 Protests in France over proposed limits on filming police By Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron’s government is pushing a new security bill that makes it illegal to publish images of police officers with intent to cause them harm, amid other measures. Continue reading