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Judge, Shielding Cop Via 'Qualified Immunity,' Asks Whether It Belongs In 'Dustbin'
Federal Judge Carlton Reeves applied the controversial doctrine in a case in which he ruled that an officer merited it — but in an outspoken opinion asked for the doctrine itself to be reevaluated. -
There's A Political Divide In Medford, But Activists Demanding Police Accountability Have An Unlikely Ally
The police chief has gone on the record indicating he sees a connection between racism and the history of policing. He wants his officers to understand that history, too. -
Black Lives Matter Movement Stirs Painful Divide In Local Vietnamese-American Community
While some join the call for an end to racism, others in the community attack a movement they equate with communism. -
Markey Demands Justice Dept. Reopen DJ Henry Case After Rebuke From Family
The 2010 killing of a young Black man by a white police officer is back in the spotlight after George Floyd's death. -
Markey Apologizes To Family Of DJ Henry For Failing To Address Tragedy Years Earlier
The father of DJ Henry says the family felt they got a cold shoulder from Markey in a 2012 meeting about their son's killing. -
'I Was Asked If I Stole My Car': Black Diplomats Describe Harassment At U.S. Borders
Former diplomat Tianna Spears says she was pulled aside 20-plus times crossing from Mexico into the U.S. "One time, I was told not to look at the officer in the eyes when I spoke to him," she says. -
All Rev'd Up: Biden Must Choose A Black Woman As His Running Mate
Rep. Val Demings would be a top choice for Biden, the Revs say. -
Navy Investigating Video Of K-9 Attack Demonstration Using Kaepernick Jersey
Viral videos show dogs attacking a man in a Colin Kaepernick jersey at an event reportedly hosted by a Florida museum dedicated to Navy SEALs. -
Biden Wants The Fed To Help Close Racial Economic Gaps. How Would That Work?
This week, the Biden campaign released its fourth and final plank in the former Vice President’s package of economic ideas: a plan for racial economic… -
San Francisco Proposes To Shift $120 Million From Police To Tackle Racial Disparities
San Francisco Mayor London Breed plans to divert $120 million from law enforcement to efforts that address inequities faced by the city’s Black community…
