NBC News - The former Minneapolis police officer shown on video putting his knee on the neck of George Floyd was arrested on Friday, authorities said. Derek Chauvin, who was fired on Tuesday along with three other officers involved in the detainment of Floyd, was taken into custody Friday and faces charges of 3rd-degree murder andContinue reading "This Week in White Supremacy #126: Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin charged with murder in George Floyd case"
EJS Joins Demand that Police Officers Who Killed George Floyd be Charged with Murder
The Equal Justice Society joins demands from the Floyd family, Color and Change, and others that the police officers who killed George Floyd be charged with murder and that all the benefits accrued to them be stripped. Officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. There are still three other officers,Continue reading "EJS Joins Demand that Police Officers Who Killed George Floyd be Charged with Murder"
Support Grows for California Bill Giving Voters Power to Expand Opportunity for Women, People of Color
Strong momentum is growing for ACA 5, legislation asking voters to decide whether the state government can again address discrimination against women and people of color in contracting, public employment, and education.