Arizona Bill Allows Shooting Down of Cartel Drones
Arizona House Bill 2733 would grant qualified immunity to state and local authorities for shooting down drones used by drug cartels within 30 miles of the border, addressing the cartels' increased use of drone technology for smuggling and surveillance.
Arizona Bill Allows Shooting Down of Cartel Drones
Arizona House Bill 2733 would grant qualified immunity to state and local authorities for shooting down drones used by drug cartels within 30 miles of the border, addressing the cartels' increased use of drone technology for smuggling and surveillance.
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52% Bias Score
Sacramento Sheriff's Office Limits 911 Response to Mental Health Calls, Endangering First Responders
Due to a court ruling on qualified immunity, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is refusing to respond to certain 911 calls involving mental health crises, leaving firefighters without backup and families with limited options, causing immediate safety concerns for first responders and those expe...
Sacramento Sheriff's Office Limits 911 Response to Mental Health Calls, Endangering First Responders
Due to a court ruling on qualified immunity, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is refusing to respond to certain 911 calls involving mental health crises, leaving firefighters without backup and families with limited options, causing immediate safety concerns for first responders and those expe...
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Review Police Shooting Standard
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit against a Texas police officer who shot and killed Ashtian Barnes during a traffic stop in 2016, potentially adopting a broader standard for evaluating excessive force claims based on "totality of circumstances".
Supreme Court to Review Police Shooting Standard
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit against a Texas police officer who shot and killed Ashtian Barnes during a traffic stop in 2016, potentially adopting a broader standard for evaluating excessive force claims based on "totality of circumstances".
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52% Bias Score
DOGE Scrutiny Could Ease Police Department Oversight
President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may reduce federal oversight of police departments, potentially addressing staffing shortages and improving police morale, according to a retired NYPD lieutenant commander, who highlighted the removal of qualified immunity for officers as ...
DOGE Scrutiny Could Ease Police Department Oversight
President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may reduce federal oversight of police departments, potentially addressing staffing shortages and improving police morale, according to a retired NYPD lieutenant commander, who highlighted the removal of qualified immunity for officers as ...
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60% Bias Score
Supreme Court Weighs Context of Deadly Traffic Stop in Excessive Force Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving the 2016 fatal shooting of Ashtian Barnes by a Harris County traffic officer during a traffic stop for unpaid tolls; justices seemed likely to rule that the events leading up to the shooting should be considered when determining whether excessive...
Supreme Court Weighs Context of Deadly Traffic Stop in Excessive Force Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving the 2016 fatal shooting of Ashtian Barnes by a Harris County traffic officer during a traffic stop for unpaid tolls; justices seemed likely to rule that the events leading up to the shooting should be considered when determining whether excessive...
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36% Bias Score
Antioch Police Department Agrees to Reforms After Bias Investigation
The Justice Department reached an agreement with Antioch, California, and its police department to implement police reforms following an investigation into discriminatory conduct by officers, based on leaked text messages containing racial slurs, homophobic remarks, and celebrations of excessive for...
Antioch Police Department Agrees to Reforms After Bias Investigation
The Justice Department reached an agreement with Antioch, California, and its police department to implement police reforms following an investigation into discriminatory conduct by officers, based on leaked text messages containing racial slurs, homophobic remarks, and celebrations of excessive for...
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40% Bias Score