Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss charges against two former Louisville police officers accused of falsifying the warrant used in the 2020 raid that led to Breonna Taylor’s death. The move follows prior rulings that weakened the case, sparking renewed outrage from Taylor’s family, activists and officials who say justice continues to fall short.
Tag: Department of Justice
Posted inBaltimore Community
Advocates raise alarm over ICE operation, MOU and detention risks in Baltimore County
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com As U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) operations intensify nationwide, community organizations have become the eyes and ears of their neighborhoods—monitoring the agency’s presence and alerting residents to protect themselves and their neighbors. In Baltimore County, nonprofits like We Are CASA have observed a spectrum of enforcement actions. “We have […]
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: NNPA Stands With Georgia Fort, Don Lemon and all others arrested, and demands all charges be dropped
NNPA President and CEO Dr. Ben Chavis Jr. condemned the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, calling the charges an attack on press freedom and a dangerous misuse of the FACE Act and Ku Klux Klan Act. He compared the prosecutions to historic efforts to silence the Black Press and demanded all charges be dropped, asserting that democracy cannot survive when witnesses are criminalized.
Posted inPolitics
How cities are handling immigration in the current climate
As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, mayors across the country say their cities are facing legal threats, funding risks and growing fear and unrest among immigrant communities. Local leaders are weighing how to protect residents while navigating pressure from the federal government and safeguarding essential resources.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
The long path home: A look at reentry and family reconnection after serving time
After facing his own challenges with reintegration following incarceration, Foster Sellers found purpose in supporting others through the reentry process. Now a project coordinator with the National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens, Sellers works to empower returning citizens and support family reunification through employment programs, outreach, and community engagement.
Posted inPolitics
Democrats intensify push for full release of Epstein files
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking ring joined Democratic lawmakers in urging the Justice Department to make public all remaining case records, saying full disclosure is essential for justice. Their push has ignited fierce debate on Capitol Hill, where Republicans warn against broad releases while bipartisan efforts seek to compel transparency.
Posted inCommentary
Abusive cops won’t be punished– but #BLM isn’t over yet
By Joseph WilliamsWord in Black In 2020, when Louisville police gunned down Breonna Taylor during a botched raid, the incident helped galvanize the ascendant Black Lives Matter movement. Along with the murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, Taylor’s killing spurred outrage and pushed nationwide police reform tantalizingly close to reality. How times have changed. […]
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The 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and you
By Dr. John E. Warren As some of us celebrate the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, there are those among us determined to destroy what’s left of its significance. The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice has been gutted by Donald Trump with senior staff either being fired or quitting. […]
Posted inMaryland News
From journalism to justice: Judge Kimberly C. McBride’s path to the bench
In 2024, Judge Kimberly C. McBride was appointed to the Baltimore City Circuit Court by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a moment she describes as “life-changing.” With a strong commitment to fairness and empathy, McBride strives to make thoughtful decisions while inspiring more Black women to pursue careers in law and justice.
Posted inAfro Briefs
A sentence—finally—but still no justice for Breonna Taylor
Attorney Ben Crump (left), stands beside Tamika Palmer, mother of Breonna Taylor, and Kenneth Walker, Taylor’s boyfriend, outside the federal courthouse calling the sentencing offers “a start,” though it remains uncertain whether true justice was served for Breonna.
Posted inNational News
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the US, charged with human smuggling as attorneys vow ongoing fight
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland construction worker mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite a court order protecting him, has been returned to the U.S. and now faces federal charges related to an alleged human smuggling operation. While the White House administration paints him as a violent MS-13 affiliate, his lawyers and family insist the charges are baseless and politically motivated.
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Capitol rioter rejects 47th president’s pardon in unprecedented rejection of Jan. 6 clemency
In a rare act of accountability, Jan. 6 rioter and former MAGA supporter Pamela Hemphill has formally rejected the clemency granted to her by the White House, condemning the pardons as propaganda and affirming her guilt in the Capitol attack.