Police Caught Using Excessive Force On 70 Year Old Grandmother
Police were caught on camera unlawfully entering a 70 year old grandmother’s home. When she refused to let them in without a warrant, they tased her. ……Read More…
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The Civil Rights Corner is a blog dedicated to providing readers with information and insightful commentary about today's pressing civil rights and police accountability issues. Knowing your rights when dealing with law enforcement can be the difference between you being arrested and keeping your freedom.
Caught On Tape
Police Caught Using Excessive Force On 70 Year Old Grandmother
Police were caught on camera unlawfully entering a 70 year old grandmother’s home. When she refused to let them in without a warrant, they tased her. ……Read More…
Black Males Have Greater Chance Of Being Shot By Police Than Winning The Lottery
A new study has found that being shot and killed by the police is a leading cause of death for black males. ……Read More…
Police Brutality Caught On Tape
Last month, cops were caught beating and tasing a man who was not violent towards them. They felt they could beat him into compliance. I ……Read More…
Chicago’s School-To-Prison Pipeline Problem Is Real
Chicago has school to prison pipeline problem. Illinois spends more to incarcerate black students than it does to educate them. ……Read More…
When We See Them: The Importance Of Knowing Your Rights When Dealing With The Police
Many times the police go beyond what the law allows them to do and our civil rights end up being violated. That’s why it’s important to know and use your rights to fight back against police misconduct. ……Read More…
Stop & Frisks Or Unlawful Police Harassment?
Stop and frisks have been found to be unconstitutional and disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic citizens. ……Read More…
The Supreme Court Just Made It Easier For The Police To Arrest You For Recording Them
The Supreme Court has ruled that as long as the police had some reason to arrest you, it doesn’t matter what their real motives were. ……Read More…
Chicago Police Use More Force Against Black Residents Even Though They Resisted Less Than Whites, Says New Report
A new report shows that Chicago Police use more force against Black citizens even though they resisted less than Whites. ……Read More…
Can I Sue The Police For Abuse?
The law allows for you to sue the police when your rights are violated. Learn how. ……Read More…
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