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A law enforcement officer watches from an armored vehicle after a device was fired to disperse a crowd during a protest.

May 12, 2021

Federal Militarization of Law Enforcement Must End

Federal Militarization of Law Enforcement Must End
Long rows of chairs with people sitting inside the busy waiting room area of a DMV office.

Apr 27, 2021

New ACLU Report Finds Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspension Laws Impose Harm and Waste Resources

New ACLU Report Finds Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspension Laws Impose Harm and Waste Resources
Demonstrators carry signs demanding justice for George Floyd.

Apr 22, 2021

Derek Chauvin Verdict Means Accountability, Not Justice

Derek Chauvin Verdict Means Accountability, Not Justice
Protestors demonstrate in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota after the shooting death of Daunte Wright.

Apr 16, 2021

Daunte Wright Should Never Have Been Stopped

Daunte Wright Should Never Have Been Stopped
A Minneapolis, MN, police car rear license plate is shown that says "POLICE"

Mar 23, 2021

Ending Qualified Immunity Once and For All is the Next Step in Holding Police Accountable

Ending Qualified Immunity Once and For All is the Next Step in Holding Police Accountable
Kristin Graziano.

Mar 22, 2021

Sheriff Kristin Graziano and the New Movement for Public Safety

Sheriff Kristin Graziano and the New Movement for Public Safety
A demonstrator holds up a sign advocating for statehood for Washington, D.C.

Mar 22, 2021

Lack of Full Statehood Rights Continues to Cause Harm to D.C. Residents

Lack of Full Statehood Rights Continues to Cause Harm to D.C. Residents
Sign of white dove reading "End Qualified Immunity", Qualified Immunity gives police officers immunity in the court of law given certain circumstances.

Mar 19, 2021

We Must Abolish Qualified Immunity to Prevent Further Police Harm — Especially for People in Mental Health Crises

We Must Abolish Qualified Immunity to Prevent Further Police Harm — Especially for People in Mental Health Crises
Police in riot gear shouts in black protestor's face as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd near the White House

Feb 2, 2021

How Do We End Racism in Policing?

How Do We End Racism in Policing?

Oct 29, 2020

What Will End Police Violence?

What Will End Police Violence?