Teen who filmed death of George Floyd to receive courage award
The Minneapolis teenager who filmed the police killing of George Floyd is being honored with a prestigious courage award from PEN America, the literary and human rights organization.
Environmental groups sue over Portland tear gas use amid protests
Night after night in Portland, tear gas and other crowd control devices have enveloped protesters and bystanders in airborne chemicals that settle on the ground, later to be washed into storm drains.
During Floyd protests, spy plane monitored El Dorado Hills suburb where National Guard head lives
The four planes took to the skies over several cities in early June to monitor street protests following the killing of George Floyd.
Oakland, Portland sue over use of federal agents at protests
The Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to requests for comment Thursday.
George Floyd mural unveiled in his hometown of Houston on week of his birthday
Family and friends of George Floyd joined community members in his hometown of Houston to unveil a mural ahead of his birthday this week.
Man charged in fake fundraiser for guard killed in Oakland
Dominic Deandre Gregory, 27, allegedly created a GoFundMe campaign saying he was related to Patrick Underwood.
Derek Chauvin released from jail on $1 million bond
Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.
Dismay over Breonna Taylor spills onto streets, includes burning statue in San Jose
In San Jose, protesters stood in front of City Hall, chanting: "When our brothers and sisters are under attack, what do we do? Stand up and fight back." They also burned a statue of Thomas Fallon.
Lawmakers introduce Senate bill that would make attacks on police officers a federal crime
Several US senators have introduced legislation that would make it a federal crime to target police officers.
City of Martinez announces plans to pave over Black Lives Matter street mural
City officials on Wednesday announced at a city council meeting that the mural would be covered due to a street paving project in October.
FBI director says antifa is an ideology, not an organization
“It’s not a group or an organization. It’s a movement or an ideology.”
Push by feds has led to more than 300 arrests in US protests following death of George Floyd
The Trump administration’s crackdown has already led to more than 300 arrests on federal crimes in the protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd.
Man choked unconscious by Contra Costa County deputy now charged with resisting arrest
Roosevelt Tarlesson, 40, is facing misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and disturbing the court, stemming from a heated situation that occurred nearly 18 months ago.
SJ City Council allows police to continue use of rubber bullets in certain situations
San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia banned the use of rubber bullets as a method of crowd control on June 16, so officers could no longer use them to control crowds, only to defend themselves.
SJ City Council considers ban on use of rubber bullets among other proposed changes to policing
Days after police bodycam from the May riot was released, top brass told city council members a lack of training hampered their efforts.
Security tight in downtown Minneapolis for hearing in George Floyd case, protests outside
Authorities tightened security around the Hennepin County Family Justice Center in downtown Minneapolis Friday morning in anticipation of protests following the pre-trial hearing for the four former police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.
Naked protesters wear 'spit hoods' outside Rochester police building
Protesters are demanding police accountability and legislation to change how authorities respond to mental health emergencies.
Summer of protest: Chance for change, but obstacles exposed
The prospects for federal legislation have evaporated.
Jacob Blake shares message from hospital bed: 'A lot more life to live out there'
Jacob Blake, the Black man who was shot by Kenosha police, shared a message from his hospital bed on Saturday: "Every 24 hours, it's pain, it's nothing but pain. It hurts to breathe, it hurts to sleep, it hurts to move from side to side, it hurts to eat."
Portland protests continue as demonstrations reach 100 consecutive days
As unrest continues in Portland amid 100 straight days of protests, authorities released additional court documents late Friday detailing the moments before the slaying of a right-wing protester last weekend.