Lawsuit Against Mississippi Town’s Police Alleges Racism

Lawsuit Against Mississippi Town’s Police Alleges Racism

A lawsuit filed this week by Julian, a civil rights organization based in Mississippi, alleges that the city of Lexington, a predominantly Black rural town, and its police department have harassed and abused Black residents for years. The Department of Justice launched a “pattern-or-practice investigation” into Lexington in November, examining the city and its police … Read more

A Maryland Cop Killed William Green. His Family Wants Justice.

A Maryland Cop Killed William Green. His Family Wants Justice.

The family of William Green, a 43-year-old Black man who was fatally shot by police in January 2020, is calling for the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to investigate the death after the officer who shot Green was acquitted of second-degree murder, misconduct in office and assault charges last week. Michael Owen, who was … Read more