Police Reform and Accountability: The Legacy of Henry Glover and Federal Oversight
Federal oversight of NOPD aims to correct deep systemic failures
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Equal Justice Matters
Articles authored by Equal Justice Matter’s founder regarding Justice, Equality & Reform.
Persons Of Interest Identified In Baby’s Shooting Death
Two suspects allegedly fled the scene on a moped
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Officer Fired After Fatal Shooting Raises Questions About Police Response
Officer’s actions escalate crisis, ending in deadly outcome
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A Washington Prison Turned a Treatable Illness Into a Deadly Failure
Prison delays and misdiagnoses turned a minor infection fatal
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When Court Orders Aren’t Enough: The Troubling Pattern in ICE Detentions
Courts say ICE detained thousands illegally—yet it continues
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Three Mothers, Three Cases — and Three Very Different Outcomes
One tragedy, three cases, and wildly different justice
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Misery Behind the Fences: What 911 Calls Reveal About the Largest ICE Detention Facility
Records show suicides, injuries and medical crises in detention
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Searches and Seizures at a Traffic Stop
Your Personal Safety Protective Shield, together with the guidance of this attorney, can help reduce the risk of negative outcomes during an encounter with law enforcement.
Remaining silent can be very important when dealing with immigration officials. Here’s why:
Anything you say can be used against you in immigration proceedings. Even seemingly harmless statements — like talking about how long you’ve been in the country or where you work — can be used to build a case against you later.
Can Police Lie to You?
It may surprise you, but police are legally allowed to lie during questioning or interrogation. Courts have upheld this practice for decades, finding it “constitutional” under certain conditions. Understanding how and why officers use deception is key to protecting your rights.
Stay Smart. Stay Silent. Stay Protected.
Encounters with law enforcement can be intimidating — even when you’ve done nothing wrong. What many people don’t realize is that police officers are trained to use a variety of psychological and procedural tactics to gain compliance, extract statements, and gather evidence.
The “Do You Mind?” Trap — and Other Police Tactics That Could Cost You Your Rights
Getting pulled over is stressful enough. But what most people don’t realize is that many police questions are designed to confuse or trap you into giving up your rights — often without you even realizing it. Here’s how to recognize the most common tactics and protect yourself during a traffic stop.
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