Courts & Law
Del. police have shot 56 people since 2005, but law ‘immunizes’ them from prosecution
Despite making up 22% of the population, Black people make up nearly half of those shot by Del. police. Now, the state’s AG wants to change the use-of-force law.
4 years ago
Supreme Court hands abortion-rights advocates a victory in Louisiana case
The decision is likely to play a significant role in the upcoming election. Polling data shows a hefty majority of the public approve of the right to abortion.
4 years ago
After Ahmaud Arbery’s killing, Georgia governor signs hate crimes legislation
The killing of Ahmaud Arbery prompted calls for the state to pass a hate crimes law. Until Friday, Georgia had been one of just four states without one on the books.
4 years ago
Judge: US must free migrant children from family detention
A federal judge ordered the release of children held with their parents in U.S. immigration jails and denounced the prolonged detention of families during the pandemic.
4 years ago
Philly puts prosecutors in police divisions to help tackle gun-violence
Members of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and the Philadelphia Police Department are teaming up with hopes of solving more homicides and non-fatal shootings.
4 years ago
More dynamite found in ATM explosions case, authorities say
Officials found 30 more sticks of dynamite and two magazines loaded with live rounds of ammunition.
4 years ago
Delaware lawmakers make police kneeholds, chokeholds a felony
The bill has an exemption that lets police use the tactic if they “reasonably believe” they or a civilian is in danger of serious injury or death.
4 years ago
Obamacare must ‘fall,’ Trump administration tells Supreme Court
Later this year the high court will hear a case that seeks to invalidate the entire Affordable Care Act. In a court filing Thursday, the Trump administration supported it.
4 years ago
Kenney, Outlaw admit they were wrong about 676 protest tear-gassing, officers involved to be fired
The deputy in charge that day took a voluntary demotion, and there’s now a moratorium on tear gas use by Philly police.
4 years ago
Pa. grand jury report on fracking: DEP failed to protect public health
Grand jury makes proposals on regulation, oversight of fracking industry
4 years ago
Impatience grows for cops’ arrests in Breonna Taylor’s death
Three months after officers busted into Taylor's apartment and shot her to death, only one officer who opened fire has lost his job. No one is facing criminal charges.
4 years ago
Supreme Court rules some asylum seekers cannot challenge removal
The high court's 7-2 ruling applies to people who fail their initial asylum screenings, making them eligible for quick deportation, or expedited removal.
4 years ago
Will Philly’s new police reforms work? Experts say the evidence is ‘mixed’
Philadelphia City Council is expected to pass items in a fast-tracked police reform package. Advocates and experts have reservations about if they’ll work.
4 years ago
Listen 3:38Krasner tells Columbus supporters to leave baseball bats and hatred at home
The Philadelphia District Attorney has charged a man for assaulting a photographer Tuesday night at Marconi Plaza.
4 years ago
3 men indicted on murder charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery
A Glynn County grand jury has indicted Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. on charges including malice and felony murder.
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