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US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Alleged escapes, collisions, and shootings: A pattern emerges at ICE roadside stops

Immigration enforcement operations increasingly use high-speed chases, PIT maneuvers, crashes and traps, causing shootings, injuries and at least one death across several US cities.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

These Cases Prove It: The Castle Doctrine Is a Racist Lie

No-knock warrants have resulted in fatal shootings of Black residents in their homes, exemplified by the killing of 16-year-old Randall Adjessom.
#lapd
#manhunt
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

In prison, ex-Danville cop enjoyed coveted firefighter role. Now he can use it to dismiss his felony

Andrew Hall, a former deputy sheriff, served a prison sentence and now seeks to expunge an assault conviction, enabled by his time with the San Quentin Fire Department.
US politics
fromMission Local
4 months ago

Explore: Every person killed in S.F. police shootings since 2000

"At least 12 percent of people shot and killed by police in San Francisco were homeless, making them a significant demographic among those of fatal encounters with law enforcement."
San Francisco
Public health
fromNature
6 months ago

Why US police shootings are so deadly and why some police forces do better

Police shootings in the US result in a higher average number of gunshot wounds than those inflicted by civilians, indicating a lethal trend.
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