Lawmakers and advocates have made great strides in criminal justice reform over the past few years, with more and more states choosing to enact policies that reduce the number of prisoners without increasing violent crime in the communities where they are released. But the rise of high-profile police shootings in…
If you’re involved with a lawsuit against a police officer, most likely it’s because the officer violated one of the following civil rights afforded to you by the Constitution: Discrimination Harassment Excessive Force False arrest and/or illegal search and seizure But not all actions are subject to a lawsuit, and…
With police officer-involved shootings making headlines and viral social media posts across the country, you might be tempted to think that a large percentage of police officers have been in a situation in which they have fired their duty weapon. According to the Pew Research Center, that assumption would be…
“No justice, no peace. No justice, no peace.” It’s the chant that could be heard in the streets of Los Angeles for five straight days after the four officers accused of brutally beating Rodney King were acquitted on criminal charges of excessive force. The acquittal of the four officers —…
If you ever find yourself in an interrogation room with police officers who are questioning you about a crime, the first thing to remember is your right to remain silent. Most criminal defense attorneys will tell you to use that right in most circumstances, and to consult with your lawyer…
“Have no doubt about it: Donald Trump’s policies, if implemented, would trigger a constitutional crisis.” Those are strong words from the country’s largest nonprofit civil liberties group that strives to remain nonpartisan. The American Civil Liberties Union has taken a hard stance against President Donald Trump’s policy proposals – and…
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