U.S. Marshals Used Drones to Spy on Black Lives Matter Protests in Washington, D.C.
The flights, revealed in documents obtained by The Intercept, underscore the growing militarization of policing.
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.
Voices
Derek Chauvin’s Conviction Was a Relief — but Courts Cannot Deliver Racial Justice
The killing of a Black girl, Ma’Khia Bryant, just minutes before Chauvin’s conviction is a reminder of how violent the broader system is.
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd
The formal jury of Derek Chauvin’s peers assembled in court reached the same verdict as the dozen bystanders who watched him murder George Floyd.
Chicago Awaits Video of Police Killing of 13-Year-Old Boy
After the police killing of Adam Toledo in Chicago, the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system deserves serious scrutiny.
Minneapolis Curfew Sows Confusion for Those With Covid-19 Vaccine Appointments
Cities are hastily imposing curfews to squelch large demonstrations — criminalizing both protest and everyday life.
Pro-Cop PAC Tried to Fundraise by Blaming George Floyd for His Own Death
After local news coverage, the Protect Our Police PAC quickly condemned its own email and distanced itself from Derek Chauvin.
NYPD “Goon Squad” Manual Teaches Officers to Violate Protesters’ Rights
Exclusive: Internal NYPD documents shed new light on the Strategic Response Group, or SRG, the heavily militarized police unit behind the crackdown on George Floyd protesters.
Chauvin Defense Witness Faces Lawsuit of His Own Over Death of Black Teenager in Police Custody
David Fowler, Maryland’s former chief medical examiner, is being sued for civil rights violations by the family of Anton Black.
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.
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.