New York Lawmaker Wants Police Officers to have Personal Liability Policies
State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi says tying officers’ misconduct to insurance premiums could disincentive them from using excessive force.
Civil Rights
Human Rights in the Federal Prison System
As unpopular as the idea may be, prisoners do have fundamental rights. However, they are not in the best position to pursue them. Therefore, periodic policy reform and legislative interventions are what is desperately needed.
Marijuana Laws and Gun Ownership
There are two sides of the fence, use marijuana and give up gun ownership or give up marijuana and be a gun owner.
Seattle Attorney Sues City, State Over CHOP Zone Protests and “Take-Overs”
The attorney says that Seattle and Washington state essentially let armed militia and political groups take over the city’s CHOP Zone.
Byron Black Execution Stayed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Tennessee Supreme Court ordered a stay of execution for Byron Black until April 8, 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Black’s execution had been scheduled for October 8, 2020.
Court Will Let Trump Administration Continue to Rapidly Deport Undocumented Migrants
Despite acknowledging the lawsuit’s merits, Judge Patricia Millett said the Department of Homeland Security’s powers are broad enough to effect rapid deportations.
J.K. Rowling Defends Transgender Tweets
“Harry Potter” author says she is not transphobic.
Congressional Democrats Draw Up Police Abuse & Reform Bill
The proposal includes a ban on chokeholds as well as a national registry for police misconduct.
It’s Not the Principle, It’s the Party
The GOP speaks pretty words about freedom, but what do they really care about? It’s not the principle, it’s the party.
Justin Amash Sponsors Bill That’d Let Ordinary People Sue Police for Civil Rights Violations
U.S. Rep. Amash is leading an effort to overturn a decades-old doctrine that makes it nearly impossible for people to sue police officers who break the law in brutal ways.