LAPD Sought Ring Home Security Video Related to Black Lives Matter Protests
Emails show that the LAPD repeatedly asked camera owners for footage during the demonstrations, raising First Amendment concerns.
Protests for Black Lives
The murder of George Floyd mobilized the Movement for Black Lives and inspired a national reckoning with police violence and impunity.
State Legislatures Make "Unprecedented" Push on Anti-Protest Bills
Since the day of the Capitol insurrection, nearly a fifth of states moved bills that would crack down on protests.
Detroit is Suing Black Lives Matter Protesters for “Civil Conspiracy”
The city’s lawsuit came after protesters won a restraining order against Detroit cops for their violent response to the George Floyd protests.
Voices
The President's War on Dissent Is Using Trumped-Up Federal Charges
From J20 to Black Lives Matter, the Trump administration is using inflated federal charges to expand repression of dissent.
Federal Prosecutors Engaged in Unprecedented Push to Jail Protesters Before Trial
Shamar Betts has been detained since June for a provocative flyer he posted on Facebook amid protests over the killing of George Floyd.
Portland Reckons With Police Attacks on Protesters After Months of Unrest
Witness testimony and a video reconstruction detail deliberate violence by police against peaceful protesters.
Twitter Surveillance Startup Targets Communities of Color for Police
Insiders say Dataminr’s “algorithmic” Twitter search involves human staffers perpetuating confirmation biases.
Federal Agents Used Toxic Chemical Smoke Grenades in Portland
Portland protesters report severe and lasting side effects from the chemical weapons used during Trump’s “Operation Diligent Valor.”
Human Rights Watch Details NYPD Attack on Peaceful Protesters
A Human Rights Watch investigation found that police deliberately trapped and assaulted medics, legal observers, and peaceful protesters.
Feds Are Tapping Protesters' Phones. Here's How To Stop Them.
Use Signal and add a PIN code to your phone’s SIM card to help protect against spying.