Law & Order
An Unconstitutional Arrest for Refusing To Show ID to the Cops
In an important win for Fourth Amendment advocates, a Virginia man’s arrest for refusing to show identification to the police has been ruled unconstitutional by a federal appellate court. The case is Wingate v. Fulford. George […]
Law & Order
Georgia trooper who arrested Black lawmaker knocking on governor’s door compares her to Capitol rioter
On Monday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that a Georgia trooper involved in arresting a Black state lawmaker after she knocked on Gov. Brian Kemp’s office door invoked the Capitol riot to explain why he considered her a potential […]
Politics
White House admits Biden cannot force people to wear masks or get vaccines as Texas and Mississippi drop safeguards
With Republican governors in Texas and Mississippi rolling back Covid-related public health safeguards, the Joe Biden administration has recognised the stark reality when it comes to overseeing the pandemic response: There’s only so much the White House can do. “He can’t do […]