The New ‘Black Codes’

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Dec 2, 2019 The post-Civil War laws that oppressed blacks aren’t dead. They have just been updated for 21st-century America. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

New York Police Fire Officer 5 Years After Garner’s Chokehold Death

TOM HAYS and MICHAEL R. SISAK / The Associated Press Aug 19, 2019 The case of a dying man's cries of "I can't breathe" helped fuel protests and debate over police use of force against unarmed black men. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Do Police Face Less Discipline Than U.S. Soldiers?

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Aug 5, 2019 Officer Daniel Pantaleo has gone all but unpunished for killing Eric Garner. This is what happens when American imperialism comes home. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Judge Recommends Firing Officer in Eric Garner’s Death

MICHAEL R. SISAK / The Associated Press Aug 2, 2019 The New York City policeman was accused of using a chokehold in the 2014 death of the unarmed black man. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Policeman in ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Death Won’t Be Charged

MICHAEL BALSAMO, MICHAEL R. SISAK and TOM HAYS / The Associated Press Jul 16, 2019 The decision, made by Attorney General William Barr, is announced one day before the anniversary of the 2014 chokehold death of Eric Garner. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Our Ever-Deadlier Police State

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Apr 22, 2019 Better training and reforms are not the solution: The problem is that the system is designed to protect the rich at the expense of the poor. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Erica Garner: Rest in Peace—and Justice

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jan 4, 2018 The loss of the Black Lives Matter activist, who died at age 27, is incalculable. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Black Lives Matter Activist Erica Garner Dies at 27

The Associated Press Dec 30, 2017 She became a voice for police accountability when her father, Eric Garner, died after being put in a chokehold by New York City police in 2014. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Our Ever-Deadlier Police State

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Oct 22, 2017 Better training and reforms are not the solution: The problem with U.S. law enforcement is that the system is designed to protect the interests of the rich at the expense of the poor. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Documents Reveal NYPD Infiltrated Black Lives Matter

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 8, 2017 The surveillance was uncovered after a protester filed a Freedom of Information request about demonstrations in 2014 and 2015. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What Does It Take to Get a Police Officer Punished for Killing an Unarmed Black Man?

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Dec 9, 2016 A jury in North Charleston, S.C., could not agree that Michael Slager committed a crime when he fired five shots into Walter Scott's back, forcing the judge in the case to declare a mistrial. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Report: Justice Department Is Pushing to Charge Police Officer Who Killed Eric Garner

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Oct 26, 2016 After more than two years, there may soon be significant movement on the case. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )