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fromProPublica
5 days ago

Former NYPD Commissioner Accuses Mayor Adams of Running "Criminal Enterprise" and Cites ProPublica Investigation

The Community Response Team became the enforcement arm of Defendant Adams' political strategy, a tool for projecting 'tough on crime' optics at the expense of civil rights and constitutional law.
NYC politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

NAR again seeks dismissal of discrimination and harassment suit

Plaintiff's allegations against NAR include violations of Title VII and the Illinois Human Rights Act, compounded by her discrimination and breach of contract claims. NAR asserts these claims are speculative and implausible.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

California violated Title IX over transgender athletes, federal officials conclude

The U.S. Department of Education determined that California's practices allowed transgender students to compete based on gender identity, violating the civil rights of female athletes.
California
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fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Court Grants Immunity To DA Who Shared Nude Photos From A Searched Phone With Local Law Enforcement - Above the Law

Qualified immunity often protects law enforcement from accountability for rights violations unless explicitly addressed by legal precedent.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'I violate every policy': Police LGBTQ+ liaison officer in Kentucky under fire amid civil rights lawsuits

Officer Ullrich's role as LGBTQ+ liaison is jeopardized by multiple lawsuits alleging civil rights violations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Court Grants Immunity To DA Who Shared Nude Photos From A Searched Phone With Local Law Enforcement - Above the Law

Qualified immunity often protects law enforcement from accountability for rights violations unless explicitly addressed by legal precedent.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'I violate every policy': Police LGBTQ+ liaison officer in Kentucky under fire amid civil rights lawsuits

Officer Ullrich's role as LGBTQ+ liaison is jeopardized by multiple lawsuits alleging civil rights violations.
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Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

DOJ dismisses high-profile Biden-era civil rights lawsuits against police departments

The Justice Department is dismissing several lawsuits against police departments, criticizing them as overly broad and expensive.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Ex-Antioch cop takes the witness stand, says he and colleagues hurt people because they enjoyed it

Eric Rombough admitted to police violence for amusement and is now testifying against a colleague after pleading guilty to conspiracy.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Memphis police regularly violate constitution', says justice department

The DOJ found that Memphis police regularly violate constitutional rights and discriminate against Black individuals, revealing systemic issues in law enforcement practices.
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 months ago

Former Tennessee officer accused in Tyre Nichols' death to change plea ahead of trial

Emmitt Martin, a former Tennessee police officer charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, plans to change his not guilty plea in federal court soon.
New York City
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