Dec 7, 2017
Former Officer's Guilty Verdict for Killing Walter Scott Is the Exception, Not the Rule
While the Slager case is a victory, it is not a solution.
While the Slager case is a victory, it is not a solution.
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Dec 7, 2017
Ex-South Carolina police officer who killed Walter Scott sentenced to 20 years in prison
The sentence tells us that this is taken seriously, and maybe some people won't think it's justice, but looked at in the universe of police shootings, with officers so rarely charged, it is significant.
The sentence tells us that this is taken seriously, and maybe some people won't think it's justice, but looked at in the universe of police shootings, with officers so rarely charged, it is significant.
Aug 18, 2017
ACLU Will No Longer Defend Hate Groups Protesting With Firearms
Executive director says violence and guns at Charlottesville rally spurred new stance.
Executive director says violence and guns at Charlottesville rally spurred new stance.
Jun 15, 2017
Less jail for unpaid fines
Laws exist for a reason. So do punishments for breaking the law. And those punishments should apply fairly to everyone — rich or poor.
Laws exist for a reason. So do punishments for breaking the law. And those punishments should apply fairly to everyone — rich or poor.
May 25, 2017
Trump travel ban will remain blocked, federal court rules
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld the injunction against the Trump Administration’s ban on residents of six Muslim-majority countries entering the United States.
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld the injunction against the Trump Administration’s ban on residents of six Muslim-majority countries entering the United States.
May 22, 2017
ACLU sues Spartanburg County jail over access to inmates
The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina is suing the Spartanburg County jail over its inmate visitation policy.
The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina is suing the Spartanburg County jail over its inmate visitation policy.