Philly DA Larry Krasner warns of charges if federal agents commit crimes

Philadelphia’s top prosecutor has warned that federal law enforcement officers will be charged criminally if they unlawfully assault or kidnap anyone in the city.

House votes to remove Confederate statues from Capitol

The House has approved a bill to remove statues of Robert E. Lee and other Confederate leaders from the U.S. Capitol, as well as a bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, the author of the 1857 Dred Scott decision that declared African Americans couldn't be citizens.

Trump deploys feds to more states under 'law-and-order' push

President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr say federal agents will surge into Chicago and Albuquerque to help combat rising crime.

Travis County DA delays Javier Ambler, Mike Ramos cases for newly elected DA

Moore had previously planned to present these cases to a special grand jury to be empaneled in August. However, Moore conceded to her opponent, Jose Garza, in the Democratic runoff for Travis County District Attorney earlier in July. 

Portland standoff: State asks federal agents to be reined in

The Trump administration is facing growing pushback — in the courts and on the streets — to sending federal agents to Portland, Oregon, and potentially other Democratic-led cities.

Texas DPS seeking information on suspects involved in crimes during May protests

Texas Crime Stoppers is offering cash rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of any of the 10 individuals who may be charged with a felony. 

Federal officers in Portland may have been permanently blinded by lasers, officials say

Federal officers’ actions at protests in Oregon’s largest city, hailed by President Donald Trump but done without local consent, are raising the prospect of a constitutional crisis — one that could escalate as weeks of demonstrations find renewed focus in clashes with camouflaged, unidentified agents outside Portland’s U.S. courthouse.

California State University trustees to vote on ethnic studies graduation requirement

Trustees of California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, are expected to vote Wednesday on making ethnic studies a graduation requirement.

Mayors of Portland, Chicago, Atlanta, other big cities demand 'federal forces' withdraw

Several big-city mayors that have seen upticks in violent crime and escalating clashes between police and protesters are demanding federal agents be withdrawn from their cities -- and any plans for more federal deployments be halted.

MLB players taking visible stance on social justice

Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.

Eanes ISD votes to hire Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant for 2020-21 school year

The district says that Dr. Mark Gooden will help the district address social justice and racism in Eanes ISD as well as shape staff professional development plans throughout the school year.

Ex-Justice Department lawyer will lead Elijah McClain probe

An investigation spurred by the death of a 23-year-old Black man after suburban Denver police stopped him last year will be led by a former Justice Department lawyer who oversaw its investigation of police in Ferguson, Missouri following the death of Michael Brown in 2014.

Trump threatens to send federal agents to Detroit amid protests

The president listed Detroit among other cities as places he would send federal agents to quell violent protests staged in the city. He received a strong rebuke from the governor and attorney general.

White House decries gun charges for St. Louis couple

President Donald Trump believes St. Louis’ top prosecutor committed an “egregious abuse of power” in charging a couple who displayed guns during a protest outside their mansion.

SPD releases body cam footage of Sunday's riots in Seattle

Seattle city leaders say they're concerned that Sunday's riots will be used as a reason for the Trump administration to send federal agents to Seattle and other major cities. 

Constitutional crisis looms over federal agents in Portland

A potential constitutional crisis is looming over the actions of federal officers at protests in Oregon’s largest city that have been hailed by President Donald Trump but were done without local consent.

Navy vet beaten by federal agents: ‘They came out to fight’

Christopher David is uncomfortable with his newfound fame as the subject of an online video and news coverage. David, whose bones were broken, says the focus should be on Black Lives Matter.

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem

Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.