The Kids Are All Right – Despite Us
Despite spending less time outside than prisoners and facing a bleak future, recent protests make it clear that the kids are all right.
Civil Rights
Settlement Reached in Civil Rights Lawsuit After Detainee’s Death
Derek Williams’ family rceives a $2 million settlement after he passes away in the back of a squad car.
Florida Bounty Hunters Break Down Innocent Miami Gardens Man’s Door to Retrieve $750
The bail-bond agents were looking for a man homeowner Donald Colas said hadn’t lived there in more than 20 years.
ACLU, Planned Parenthood File Lawsuit to Knock Down Alabama Abortion Law
Some of the bill’s sponsors say a lawsuit is exactly what they want.
Minneapolis Faces Another Lawsuit Over Alleged Misdeeds of Former Cop, Mohamed Noor
Months before killing Justine Ruszczyk, Mohamed Noor allegedly pointed his gun at a motorist for no reason.
Student Challenges Vaccination Requirement, Then Gets Pox
Student challenges school district’s requirement to get the chickenpox vaccination on religious grounds, loses, then contracts the virus.
Supreme Court Lets Lawsuit Against Newport Beach, CA, Police Shooting of Mentally Ill Man Continue
The High Court’s refusal means Newport Beach officers’ use of force may be judged by a jury.
Television Anchor was Let Go After Making Inappropriate Comment
Long-time television anchor was let go for allegedly making a racist comment on air and upsetting viewers.
Sacramento Sued for Mass Arrests During Stephon Clark Protests
The lawsuit says officers wanted to keep protesters out of Sacramento’s wealthy east side.
Judge Certifies Guatemalan Woman’s Class Action Against Trump Administration
The ACLU of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against the administration after Lillian Calderon–a Guatemalan native–was detained after a marriage interview.