People with disabilities account for an astonishing one-third to one-half of all people killed by law enforcement every year. It’s a disturbing statistic, particularly if you or someone you love suffers from a disability — be it mental or physical. The Ruderman Family Foundation, a nonprofit that advocates for people…
The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a crippling blow to law enforcement accountability with a decision that “perpetuates the belief that cops have a license to kill.” According to The New York Times, on April 2 the Supreme Court ruled in favor of an Arizona police officer who shot a…
Racial discrimination in the workplace is not only morally wrong, it’s against the law. There are several federal laws written to address discrimination in the workplace. It is against the law to discriminate on the basis of the following: Race National origin Sex Religion Disability Pregnancy Age What are…
Whether you’re in prison for the worst of the worst crime or something nonviolent, you still have the same basic rights as an American under the U.S. Constitution. Inmates’ rights are a controversial topic sometimes, as some people believe in the mantra, “Don’t do the crime if you can’t do…
If you ever find yourself in a situation where a police officer is asking to search your cell phone, you might be wondering if it’s legal for him or her to do so without a search warrant. The answer is a little complicated. The simple answer is that police definitely…
If you or someone you know is accused of a crime and going through the judicial process, you might have heard the terms deferred sentence or suspended sentence. But what do those mean? Are they the same thing? Both play an important role in the outcome of criminal charges, but…
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