What are Civil Rights Violations?
Having your civil rights violated at the hands of police is a frightening experience. The public put their trust in law enforcement to serve and protect, and not betray that trust.
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What is the False Claims Act? How Do You File a Claim Properly?
The False Claims Act protects private people who want to blow a whistle against fraudsters, such as government contractors.
Facial Recognition – Protests, Biases & Legality
People involved in protests, should expect that there is limited, or no, privacy when partaking in their constitutional right to assemble.
Abandoned Ship? How “Convenient.”
In the murky world of international commerce, who is responsible for the crew and cleanup of an abandoned ship? Realistically, perhaps nobody, and that’s a problem.
Anti-Affirmative Action Journal Article Retracted by AHA
The American Heart Association retracts article after author is slammed on Twitter.
Open Fields Have Eyes
The Open Fields doctrine means that even when you’re out in the middle of your own woods, far from the prying eyes of passers-by, maybe you’re never really alone.
Family of Elijah McClain, Black Man Murdered By Aurora Police, Sues City
McClain was walking home from a convenience store when he was accosted by three White officers, who killed McClain after escalating the situation.
Customs and Border Patrol Faces Lawsuit Over New England Immigration Checkpoints
The lawsuit, led by the ACLU, claims some Border Patrol checkpoints in New England are being used for general crime control rather than immigration enforcement.
Taking Your Stuff
Despite a victory for property rights advocates, taking your stuff is still a lucrative way for governments to fill the gap left by a crumbling tax base.
Wronged by the Police? How to Defend Your Rights
Contrary to popular opinion, the amount of force used has very little to do with the underlying crime. When officers exceed these levels, it’s considered police brutality.