In Florida, cash bail system critics see it as “criminalizing” poverty and bloating jail populations, as those who cannot pay bail can be stuck in jail awaiting trial, sometimes for months or years.
Florida Democrats Say DeSantis’ Anti-Protest Bill Is Racist
The bill has been widely denounced by Florida Democrats as a measure that “promises selective enforcement against people of color.”
Beloved Activist Nilda Álvarez Took a Stand Against Femicide in Puerto Rico. Now She’s One of the Latest Victims.
As of Nov. 18th, 42 women have been murdered on the island so far this year.
The Fate of Florida — And America — Could Come Down To An Unjust Poll Tax
“I didn’t appreciate the vote until I lost my rights as a felon. If they want to stop a bunch of Blacks and Latinos from voting, it must be important.”
Grand Jury Indicts Only One of Three Cops Involved in Breonna Taylor Case—and Not for Her Death
Former Louisville Police Officer Brett Hankison was indicted on three counts of “wanton endangerment” in Breonna Taylor’s killing.
What We Know About Esther Salas, the Federal Judge Whose Son and Husband Were Shot in NJ Ambush
Federal Judge Esther Salas, the first Latina to serve in New Jersey’s federal courts, lost her son tragically in a brutal attack in her home.
UPDATED: Gunman Shoots Son and Husband Of Federal Judge In New Jersey
The suspected gunman involved in the shooting of Judge Esther Salas’ son and husband has been found dead, new reports indicate.
Protesters: Defund Police. Politicians: Eh, Not Yet.
Activists in Florida are urging their local governments to put the money towards community-based programs for the disadvantaged.
Police Union Offered to Hire Cops Fired Over Misconduct
Amid protests of excessive force, a police union chapter president invited cops accused of misconduct in other states to apply for positions in his county.
Democrats Just Laid Out Their Police Reform Plan. Here’s What’s in It.
After two weeks of national protests over the murder of George Floyd, some potential progress on police reform is on the horizon.