Crime, Law and Justice

Families who lost loved ones demand feds investigate Minnesota law enforcement
The family of Daunte Wright joined a group of other families whose loved ones have been killed by police. They demanded the federal government investigate Minnesota’s policing.
Wright’s killing renews focus on police traffic stops in Minnesota
Former police officer Kim Potter has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, when Wright was pulled over on Sunday in Brooklyn Center for a minor traffic violation.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday rescinded a Trump-era memo that curtailed the use of consent decrees that federal prosecutors have used in sweeping investigations of police departments.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.