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5 days ago

You Have No Rights, You're a Migo': Teenage U.S. Citizen Secretly Recorded His ICE Arrest

ICE agents used excessive force during an arrest, disregarding rights and safety, while highlighting problematic immigration policy enforcement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Immigration agents told a teenage US citizen: You've got no rights.' He secretly recorded his brutal arrest

During the arrest, officers in tactical gear use a stun gun on one man and put another in a chokehold while belittling the situation, saying: 'You've got no rights here. You're a migo, brother.'
US politics
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US ex-officer sentenced to prison over Breonna Taylor raid DW 07/22/2025

A former police officer was sentenced to 33 months for violating Breonna Taylor's rights during the raid that led to her death.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi faces terror charges DW 07/21/2025

Boniface Mwangi, a human rights activist, was arrested in Kenya for possession of ammunition linked to anti-government protests.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Inquiry launched to uncover truth behind violent clashes at Orgeave miners' strike

A public inquiry into the violent clashes at Orgreave will begin in autumn to uncover the truth behind the events of June 1984.
#kenya
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Shootings by LAPD on the rise as officers open fire 4 times in 2 weeks

LAPD shootings have surged in 2023, with 21 incidents resulting in nine fatalities, reflecting the highest mid-year totals since 2018.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

The Berlin police lied and the lie is now used to justify repression

A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin on May 15 commemorated the Nakba, leading to false claims of police violence that were disproven by video evidence.
Berlin
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

As police face lawsuits over attacks on journalists during LA protests, experts warn press safety is disappearing across the US - Poynter

Journalists covering protests in Los Angeles were injured by police projectiles, leading to lawsuits for violations of press freedom rights.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Off duty police officer attacked by machete-wielding thieves as he confronts them

Off-duty police officer PC Attwood was stabbed while confronting two brothers stealing an electric bike, leading to their sentencing for grievous bodily harm and robbery.
UK news
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Family of slain Queens teen Win Rozario sues NYPD for shooting him dead during mental health crisis | amNewYork

The Rozario family claims police mishandled a mental health crisis, resulting in the fatal shooting of Win Rozario and subsequent mistreatment of his family.
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Bryanna Jenkins advocates for the Black transgender community

Both incidents resulted in police encounters, yet Mya Hall's death went largely unnoticed compared to Freddie Gray's, highlighting the disparity in public outcry for Black lives.
SF LGBT
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Portland ER Nurse Shot by Federal Agents at ICE Protest Plans to Return: "I'll Be Out There Again"

Vincent Hawkins was shot by federal officers during a protest at the ICE office in South Portland.
#protests
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fromTruthout
1 month ago

LAPD Attacks "No Kings" Protesters in Los Angeles

Police aggressively dispersed 'No Kings' protesters in Los Angeles using tear gas and batons as tensions escalated amid nationwide demonstrations against federal immigration policies.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Protesters or agitators: Who is driving chaos at L.A. immigration protests?

Protests in Los Angeles have escalated from immigration issues to chaotic violence and property damage, leading to tensions between law enforcement and demonstrators.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Protesters or agitators: Who is driving chaos at L.A. immigration protests?

Protests in Los Angeles have escalated from immigration issues to chaotic violence and property damage, leading to tensions between law enforcement and demonstrators.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

NBC Correspondent Shows Off Rubber Bullet That Struck Producer During LA Protests

This is one of the rubber bullets that struck our producer here as we moved back into a safer location.
Black Lives Matter
#los-angeles
Los Angeles
fromAP News
1 month ago

Live updates: LA curfew approaches with Marines standing by and more protests gearing up across the US

Police charged at protesters in LA, resulting in chaos and injuries amid a demonstration.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: New York Post Photographer Shot in the Head With Rubber Bullet During LA Riots

A photojournalist was shot in the head with a rubber bullet by police while covering anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles
fromAP News
1 month ago

Live updates: LA curfew approaches with Marines standing by and more protests gearing up across the US

Police charged at protesters in LA, resulting in chaos and injuries amid a demonstration.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: New York Post Photographer Shot in the Head With Rubber Bullet During LA Riots

A photojournalist was shot in the head with a rubber bullet by police while covering anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles.
#press-freedom
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. law enforcement's treatment of journalists during protests is once again under scrutiny

Journalists face violence and intimidation while covering protests, raising concerns about press freedom.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. law enforcement's treatment of journalists during protests is once again under scrutiny

Journalists face violence and intimidation while covering protests, raising concerns about press freedom.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Violent anti-immigrant riots follow sex assault arrests in Northern Ireland

Public outrage escalated into violent xenophobia in Northern Ireland after an alleged sexual assault by Romanian immigrants fueled riots.
#ballymena
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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'Someone is going to be killed' - 17 police officers injured and six people arrested after second night of violence in Northern Ireland

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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'Someone is going to be killed' - 17 police officers injured and six arrested after second night of violence in Northern Ireland

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

'Someone is going to be killed' - 17 police officers injured and six people arrested after second night of violence in Northern Ireland

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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'Someone is going to be killed' - 17 police officers injured and six arrested after second night of violence in Northern Ireland

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Second night of rioting in Ballymena leaves 17 police officers injured

The mindless violence was deeply concerning and unacceptable, endangering lives and jeopardizing the ongoing criminal justice process, which aims to support a victim deserving of truth and protection.
UK news
Los Angeles
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

What I Saw in LA Wasn't an Insurrection. It Was a Police Riot.

Trump's response to the LA protests escalated tensions, highlighting police violence amid chaotic scenes.
The media's portrayal of the protests often misrepresents the true dynamics on the ground.
fromType Worship: Inspirational Typography & Lettering
1 month ago

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We created this series of posters for an exhibit about the African American experience with the police in America. The exhibit was commissioned by Google for their New York headquarters as an initiative to educate their team and to elevate the discourse and awareness around police violence. The goal was to situate personal narratives within the context of a history of injustice and a contemporary culture of discrimination.
Graphic design
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fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

'It's not fair': Marvin Boomer's family, friends grieve at open-casket service

This gathering mourns Marvin Boomer's tragic death, highlighting systemic issues impacting Black and brown communities.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French policeman to go on trial for murder over 2023 killing of teen that sparked riots

The trial for the officer charged in Nahel M.'s murder may begin in 2026, following riots sparked by his death.
#nypd
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
2 months ago

Suspect in custody in violent attack, robbery of NYPD officer: Sources

A suspect is in custody for the violent attack on an off-duty NYPD officer, and law enforcement continues to seek a second suspect.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

NYPD Tases Pro-Palestinian Demonstrator Outside Brooklyn College

NYPD clashed violently with pro-Palestinian student demonstrators at Brooklyn College, leading to multiple arrests and at least one use of a Taser.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
2 months ago

Suspect in custody in violent attack, robbery of NYPD officer: Sources

A suspect is in custody for the violent attack on an off-duty NYPD officer, and law enforcement continues to seek a second suspect.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

NYPD Tases Pro-Palestinian Demonstrator Outside Brooklyn College

NYPD clashed violently with pro-Palestinian student demonstrators at Brooklyn College, leading to multiple arrests and at least one use of a Taser.
#racial-justice
#george-floyd
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
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George Floyd musical tribute poet warns of 'worse' racial tensions five years after the murder

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What should happen to George Floyd Square? The community is divided

Activists continue to gather at George Floyd Square five years after his murder, maintaining community support and resistance against systemic violence.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

George Floyd musical tribute poet warns of 'worse' racial tensions five years after the murder

Herbert Martin created a choral work inspired by George Floyd's death to convey meaningful messages during a pivotal moment in history.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What should happen to George Floyd Square? The community is divided

Activists continue to gather at George Floyd Square five years after his murder, maintaining community support and resistance against systemic violence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We're going backwards': Black Lives Matter's Nekima Levy Armstrong on Trump's US and the murder of George Floyd

Nekima Levy Armstrong highlights the normalization of police violence against unarmed Black individuals, exemplified by her reaction to George Floyd's murder.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

"No Cop City, No Cop World" Offers a Roadmap for Organizers Everywhere

Community Movement Builders advocates for a dual strategy of building community resilience and fighting against systemic oppression.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: Dozens injured at Berlin pro-Palestinian protest DW 05/16/2025

Violent confrontations occurred during Nakba Day protests in Berlin, leading to injuries and over 50 arrests.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Mothers of NYC police-involved shooting victims urge top cop Tisch to fire lieutenant behind 2019 killing | amNewYork

Mothers of victims of police violence are urging accountability and firing of Lt. Rivera for the use of lethal force in the death of Allan Feliz.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Shocking footage shows man punch police officer before being Tasered in Croydon

Police used a Taser on a man who assaulted an officer during a confrontation on London Road, leading to his arrest for GBH.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Met firearms officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba to face gross misconduct hearing

Sgt Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder after shooting Chris Kaba, who attempted to escape police roadblock; the case raises significant concerns around use of force.
Black Lives Matter
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

German police under scrutiny following the killing of a young black man

Mass protests in Oldenburg demand accountability for the fatal police shooting of black man Lorenz A., raising concerns about police transparency and racism.
fromDallas Weekly
3 months ago

Atlanta's 2819 Church: Controversy Surrounds Pastor's Comments - Dallas Weekly

Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell's sermon urging respect for authority sparked intense backlash, prompting discussions on police violence against compliant Black individuals.
fromDallas Weekly
3 months ago

Atlanta's 2819 Church: Controversy Surrounds Pastor's Comments - Dallas Weekly

Pastor Mitchell urged Black parents to teach respect for authority rather than blaming police for violence against Black children.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany: Thousands protest police shooting of Black man DW 04/26/2025

Thousands of protesters in Oldenburg, Germany, expressed their anger and called for justice following the police shooting of a Black man, Lorenz A., igniting nationwide outrage.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Inside the unit hunting Manchester's most dangerous fugitives

As he handed himself in to a Manchester police station, one-eyed killer Dale Cregan told them: You were hounding my family so I took it out on yous.
London politics
fromNewsOne
3 months ago

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Town Hall Went Off The Rails

Rep. Greene's town hall escalated tensions with arrests and violence, reflecting Republican voters' dissatisfaction with Trump's leadership.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The New Yorker Wins Three National Magazine Awards

The documentary "Incident" won a National Magazine Award, emphasizing the need for dialogue on police violence.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Some police forces unprepared for summer riots, MPs find

This will change some officers for the rest of their lives and they will live with the impacts of it for the rest of their lives.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Dozens of families join plan for class action over UK police contact deaths

I think it's quite revolutionary what we're trying to do. There has never been a class action of this kind done in the UK before, there hasn't been a call-up like this one before.
Black Lives Matter
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Questions raised by Met police raid on Quaker meeting house | Letters

The police's forced entry into the Quaker meeting space highlights the conflict between protecting society and respecting sanctuaries.
Communities require safe havens, and the recent police action has caused profound emotional damage.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Four policemen, two suspected rebels killed in India-administered Kashmir

The gun battle in Jammu and Kashmir resulted in the deaths of four police officers and two suspected rebels, highlighting ongoing conflict in the region.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Internationally acclaimed film Santosh blocked in India over portrayal of police brutality

The film Santosh explores deep-rooted misogyny, discrimination, and violence in the Indian police force, raising critical societal issues that have stirred controversy.
Independent films
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

German police fatally shoot suspect after knife attack DW 03/17/2025

Police shot a man after he attacked them with a knife, marking a troubling rise in officer-related fatalities in Germany.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Serbian government denies using 'sonic weapon' at protest DW 03/17/2025

Protests in Serbia, described as the largest in history, faced allegations of police using banned sonic weapons to disperse crowds.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Advocates blame San Jose's homelessness approach for violent police altercation with unhoused man

San Jose's aggressive approach to homelessness has led to violent confrontations with the unhoused community, igniting public outrage and calls for accountability.
SF parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

The death of Magdaleno Perez Santes in Mexico: The crime of searching for missing children

Magdaleno Perez Santes' death underscores the dangers faced by families searching for their missing loved ones in Mexico.
His tireless search for justice reflects the broader tragedy of disappearances in the country.
fromMission Local
4 months ago

Woman slammed into wall by SFPD cop in jaywalking stop says she fears leaving her home

Christiana Porter continues to struggle with trauma after a violent encounter with police during a jaywalking stop, impacting her daily life significantly.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Dad of slain Newark detective calls son's murder by 14-year-old suspect 'a pain that is indescribable'

The tragic death of Police Detective Joseph Azcona has deeply affected his family and community, highlighting issues of gun violence and loss.
The incident illustrates the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in crime-impacted areas.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Mom of slain Newark police detective Joseph Azcona mourns her beloved son after deadly shooting: 'That was my baby'

Police officer Joseph Azcona was tragically killed by gunfire, deeply affecting his family and community, and highlighting the risks associated with police work.
NYC music
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

Good Morning, News: City Settles with Journalists Over Violent Cops, Lake O to Reopen to Public, and King Fool to Dismantle Dept. of Education

Portland's City Council has settled a major lawsuit due to police violence against journalists during the BLM protests, highlighting press freedom issues.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Mozambique: Police fire live rounds at opposition rally DW 03/05/2025

Mozambican police fired live rounds at protesters supporting opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, leading to numerous injuries amidst ongoing political tensions.
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fromTruthout
5 months ago

Report: US Police Killed Someone Every 6.5 Hours on Average in 2024

Police killings reached a record high in 2024, disproportionately affecting Black and Indigenous people.
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fromAxios
5 months ago

New data shows 2024 was highest year for deadly police encounters in 11 years

Campaign Zero's report indicates a troubling rise in police violence amid a national decline in violent crime.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Barabak: Trump pardoned a lot of bad apples. Now he and GOP own the barrelful

Trump's pardons of Capitol rioters challenge the GOP's law and order stance.
Political logic often eludes American campaigns, affecting party perceptions.
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