The family of an unarmed black man killed by a New Jersey state trooper is outraged that police video was released to the public before […]
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Evictions exacerbate risks in COVID-19 pandemic | USA TODAY
A number of protections set in place for renters struggling during the coronavirus pandemic are expiring, leaving them vulnerable to more than homelessness. RELATED: How […]
Continue readingWhite House fence covered with ‘BLM’ posters | USA TODAY
White House fence decorated with signs for George Floyd and 'Black Lives Matter' movement RELATED: George Floyd's sister gives final goodbye Protesters have covered the […]
Continue readingFamilies of people killed by police hold press conference in New York City | USA TODAY
Large scale black lives matter demonstrations continue across the country. Families of people killed by police, including Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, killed by […]
Continue readingMourners and family leaving after the private service for George Floyd | USA TODAY
George Floyd will be laid to rest next to his mother, Larcenia Floyd, at the Houston Memorial Gardens cemetery in Texas. RELATED: Voices from outside […]
Continue readingGeorge Floyd’s sister gives final goodbye | USA TODAY
'I love you': George Floyd family holds back tears as they say last goodbyes RELATED: Voices from outside George Floyd's memorial service Reverend Al Sharpton […]
Continue readingFuneral for George Floyd held in Houston | USA TODAY
A private funeral for George Floyd is being held at the Fountain of Praise Church in Houston. Floyd will be laid to rest alongside his […]
Continue readingQualified immunity: Why police are protected from civil lawsuits, trials | Just the FAQs
The doctrine of qualified immunity has been used to protect police from civil lawsuits and trials. Here's why it was put in place. RELATED: On […]
Continue readingWhat powers does the President have to control order? A look at the Insurrection Act | Just the FAQs
President Trump threatened to implement the Insurrection Act to quell protests. What are the limits to his power and could he implement martial law? RELATED: […]
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