Federal Suit Challenges Chicago Police Use of “Stingray” Spying Devices
Attorneys for long-time National Lawyers Guild legal observer Jerry Boyle filed suit in federal court today to challenge the sweeping...
Year: 2017
President Obama Designates Monuments Honoring Civil Rights History
Statement by President Barack Obama on designating monuments honoring Civil Rights History: Today, I am designating new national monuments...
The Department Of Justice Releases New Report On The Attorney General’s Twelve-City Community Policing Tour And Regional Justice Forums
As part of the Department’s commitment to working with communities and law enforcement to build stronger relationships and mutual trust,...
Volkswagen AG Agrees to Plead Guilty and Pay $4.3 Billion in Criminal and Civil Penalties
Six Volkswagen executives and employees are indicted in connection with conspiracy to cheat U.S. Emissions Tests VW to Pay $2.8...
Slaughter Takes Oath of Office as New Legislator, Vows to Stand up for Middle-Class Illinoisans
CHICAGO, IL – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, took the oath of office on Wednesday to represent the 27th District...
Justice Department Reaches Agreement with City of Baltimore to Reform Police Department’s Unconstitutional Practices
The Justice Department announced today that it has entered into a court enforceable agreement with the city of Baltimore to...
Volunteers Across Illinois Set To Make Martin Luther King Day A “Day On, Not A Day Off”
Illinois also seeking nominations for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor Bruce Rauner has proclaimed January...
At Issue: The Mayor, the Feds, and Reform
From: Invisible Institute By Curtis Black Mayor Rahm Emanuel vowed to continue reform of the Chicago Police Department – which...
24-Year-Old Black Man Killed While Running Away From NYPD Police Officer – Death Without Due Process Prompts Family to File Lawsuit
Queens, NY (BlackNews.com) – On Sunday, September 18, 2016, 24 year-old Kadeem Trotter was fatally shot. Immediately, multiple conflicting reports...
Ford Motor Company, Former Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, Rapper Big Sean and Others Join to Expand Men of Courage on MLK Holiday
o Notable ambassadors with Ford's expanding Men of Courage program include music and tech investor Troy Carter, NFL all-pro DeAndre...
