The Maryland Court of Special Appeals rejected the state of Maryland’s argument that anyone turning on a phone was “voluntarily” sharing their whereabouts with the … Police should establish probable cause and get a warrant before using a StingrayRead more
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The New Domestic War on Terror is Coming
The last two weeks have ushered in a wave of new domestic police powers and rhetoric in the name of fighting “terrorism” that are carbon … The New Domestic War on Terror is ComingRead more
NYPD Issued 217,000 “Secret Subpoenas” to Target Outspoken Cops, Critics & Journalists
NBC New York has revealed the New York Police Department has issued over 217,000 secret subpoenas to force internet providers and other companies to hand … NYPD Issued 217,000 “Secret Subpoenas” to Target Outspoken Cops, Critics & JournalistsRead more
50 years later, an historic act of civil disobedience in Delco is finally getting its due
On the night of March 8, 1971, or 50 years ago this Monday, a lot of things were going through Bonnie Raines’ mind as she … 50 years later, an historic act of civil disobedience in Delco is finally getting its dueRead more
The Burglary That Exposed COINTELPRO
Fifty years ago, on March 8, 1971, a group of eight activists staged one of the most stunning acts of defiance of the Vietnam War … The Burglary That Exposed COINTELPRORead more
Police Use of Dogs as Instruments of Violence Targets People of Color
An investigation conducted by several independent news outlets and coordinated by The Marshall Project lays bare mounting evidence of extensive and disproportionate police dog use … Police Use of Dogs as Instruments of Violence Targets People of ColorRead more
Cleveland Asked Tamir Rice’s Family to Pay $500 for Their Child’s Last Ambulance Ride
Less than two months after a grand jury decided not to indict the Cleveland police officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice, the city … Cleveland Asked Tamir Rice’s Family to Pay $500 for Their Child’s Last Ambulance RideRead more