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ICE officer indicted on six false-statement counts over Minneapolis migrant shooting
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— Sep 3, 2026
ICE officer Christian Castro has been indicted on six counts of lying to investigators about the January shooting of Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis, part of the Operation Metro Surge crackdown. The case, the first DOJ-prosecuted instance against an ICE officer in immigration operations, involves ongoing state charges, extradition disputes, and questions about civil rights implications.
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If the indictment is accurate, lying about a shooting is about as serious as it gets for someone with a badge and a gun.
Verdict Announced in George Floyd Civil Rights Case Against 3 Former Officers
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— Feb 25, 2022
Three former police officers involved in the controversial arrest of George Floyd have been found guilty of violating Floyd’s civil rights in a federal trial. J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao were convicted…
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Biden’s Oval Office Swaps Andrew Jackson, Military Flags for Family Photos, Civil Rights Leaders
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— Jan 23, 2021
U.S President Joe Biden has decorated his new office with busts of civil rights and labor leaders, nods to other presidents who faced great crises, and side-by-side portraits of American founders who famously disagreed…
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Harvard Referred To DOJ Over ‘Deliberate Indifference’ To Antisemitism
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— Aug 1, 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday referred Harvard to the Department of Justice (DOJ), alleging the school will not tackle antisemitism “voluntarily.” HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR)…
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Obama Takes Shot at Trump, Republicans Over Voting Rights During Tribute to John Lewis
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— Jul 30, 2020
Former President Barack Obama slammed President Donald Trump , and Republicans in office, for his criticism of mail-in voting as he eulogized Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights icon on Thursday. Obama accused Trump…
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‘Hostile Environment’: University Failed To Address Hundreds Of Complaints Alleging Harassment Of Jewish Students
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— Jan 4, 2025
The Department of Education announced Thursday that it resolved several complaints with Rutgers University regarding how the school handled harassment of Jewish students. The department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR)…
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Biden’s DOJ Had ‘Backup Plan’ To Immediately Arrest Derek Chauvin if He Was Acquitted: Report
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— Apr 29, 2021
The Justice Department reportedly had a contingency plan to arrest former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin at the Minneapolis courthouse and charge him with civil-rights violations if he was found not guilty of…
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EXCLUSIVE: Harmeet Dhillon Reveals What’s Next For ‘Notorious’ DOJ Office That Was Weaponized Under Biden
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— Apr 28, 2025
After the Biden administration spent four years “weaponizing” her division, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon says that she needs more “energized attorneys” to help her spearhead new…
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Biden’s AG Pick Garland To Prioritize Civil Rights, Combating Domestic Terror
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— Feb 19, 2021
In 1995, Merrick Garland was tasked with supervising a sprawling U.S. Justice Department criminal investigation into the bombing of a federal office building in Oklahoma City that killed 168 people. Former colleagues…
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Dodgers Catcher Will Smith Homers to Give LA the Lead in Game vs. Giants
The @Dodgers official account posted a short video highlight with the caption “Will for the lead!” showing catcher Will Smith hitting a solo home run (his 9th of the season) that put the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead 3-2 over the San Francisco Giants in the 3rd inning. The post is trending because it captures a clutch moment in a live MLB game.
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Trump Admin Investigates Alleged ‘Jew Hatred,’ ‘Support For Terrorist Organizations’ At 9 Universities
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— Feb 4, 2025
Three civil rights offices in the Trump administration are investigating college campuses across the U.S. over their handling of anti-Israel protests and alleged antisemitism. The Department of Justice (DOJ) first…
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Minneapolis City Council Pledges to Disband Police; Trump Lashes out at NFL
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— Jun 8, 2020
Minneapolis city council members pledged to abolish the police force whose officer knelt on the neck of a dying George Floyd, as the biggest civil rights protests in more than 50 years demanded a transformation of U.S…
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Mamdani’s Immigrant Map Somehow Misses Three Groups That Defined NYC History
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— Jul 9, 2026
An Italian-American civil rights group accused New York City's socialist mayor of "cultural erasure" after his office released an immigration map that omitted several well-known immigrant communities.
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Trump Admin Drops Hammer On Blue States It Says Force Abortion Insurance Coverage
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— Mar 19, 2026
The Trump administration is probing thirteen states that allegedly force insurance providers to cover abortion. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) sent letters Wednesday…
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Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in George Floyd’s Death
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— Dec 16, 2021
Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty to federal charges of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. The plea deal means Chauvin will avoid another high-profile trial. The former Minneapolis police officer was convicted in…
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South Dakota Secretary Of State Bucks Party, Endorses Democrat To Be Successor
A Republican-favoring state's incumbent secretary of state endorsed a Democrat to succeed her months after losing the GOP nomination to serve in the position for the following term.
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Race-Baiting Lawyers Claim Man’s Life ‘Stolen’ By ICE — Turns Out He Shot At Officer
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— Jan 14, 2026
Civil rights attorneys frame the New Year’s Eve death of Keith Porter Jr., 43, as yet another example of federal overreach and racial injustice, but law enforcement sources and video evidence paint a different picture…
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Education Dept. Demands Accountability
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— Jul 21, 2026
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is taking new steps to address sexual misconduct by adults in K-12 schools across the country. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights said it has released updated guidance reminding schools that receive federal funding of their legal responsibility to protect students and respond properly when allegations […]
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NAACP Joins Team in Nolan Wells Death
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— Aug 17, 2026
The NAACP’s Office of General Counsel joined the Wells family’s legal team to press for a full, transparent investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells on Horn Island, expanding resources and scrutiny alongside Ben Crump and other civil rights leaders. The move signals heightened national attention and concerns about accountability and race, with lawmakers and advocates pushing for answers, including potential federal review.
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ICE to Buy CTG-5 Gloves; Deployment Extends to 2027
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— Aug 11, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to equip officers with G.L.O.V.E. gloves that deliver a brief electric shock to gain compliance, with DHS aiming to have them in use by March. Civil rights groups and watchdogs caution about the deployment of force against detainees, while the manufacturer promotes the device as a humane de-escalation tool used in some jails and police departments.
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Family hires Crump after deadly Madison police shooting
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— Jul 24, 2026
Corey Ruiz’s family has hired civil-rights attorney Ben Crump after a Madison police shooting that bystander video allegedly shows including a taser use, Ruiz being taken to the ground, and him being shot multiple times in broad daylight, with investigators calling it an open homicide probe and the family demanding release of all footage for accountability. Crump and supporters emphasize the need to examine potential excessive force amid protests, while police say Ruiz pulled a large knife during a struggle and injured an officer, with four officers involved and on leave as the case unfolds.
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Trump Announces ‘AI Force,’ Czar Appointment After Industry Titans Urged Caution
Spencer Lombardo · 5 min · 5h