Crime, Law and Justice

Garland rescinds Trump-era memo curtailing consent decrees
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday rescinded a Trump-era memo that curtailed the use of consent decrees that federal prosecutors have used in sweeping investigations of police departments.
Oath Keepers member is 1st to plead guilty in Capitol riot investigation
Jon Schaffer pleaded guilty to two charges — obstructing an official proceeding and entering restricted grounds with a dangerous weapon. He has agreed to fully cooperate with investigators.
Explainer: Can officers stop drivers for air fresheners in Minnesota?
Minnesota is one of a number of states with laws that prohibit drivers from hanging objects from their rearview mirrors on the grounds that the items could obstruct their view. The laws have led to vehement complaints from civil rights advocates who say police can use them as a pretext for stopping Black motorists to investigate them for more serious crimes.
Gunman kills 8 at FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers responded to a FedEx warehouse facility shortly after 11 p.m. Multiple victims were sent to nearby hospitals.
Chauvin trial reaction: ‘Victim-blaming’ and an international perspective 
All eyes are on Minnesota as former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder and manslaughter trial continues. Host Angela Davis talks to a reporter with international ties about what the world is seeing, then asks two experts how “victim-blaming” played a role in how George Floyd has been portrayed during the trial. 
Democrats unveil long-shot plan to expand size of Supreme Court from 9 to 13
Republicans were scathing in their response to the measure, but the bill has a grim future even without their opposition. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she has no plans to bring it to the floor.
Police training is on trial in Minnesota
Before Derek Chauvin and Kim Potter were charged with killing Black men, they were both responsible for helping train the next generation of police officers. What lessons will future recruits learn from their actions?