New Jersey Cops Wore Army Uniforms on Patrol After Civil War
PATERSON, N.J. – The Paterson Police Department is highlighting the legacy of Frederick G. Graul, one of the city’s first police officers and a Civil War veteran, in a recent historical post…
New Jersey launches Civil Rights Innovation Lab to combat AI algorithmic discrimination
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced new measures to address the growing risk of discrimination linked to artificial intelligence…
Former federal prison lieutenant pleads guilty to civil rights charge
RALEIGH, N.C. — A former Federal Bureau of Prisons lieutenant admitted to conspiring to violate an inmate’s civil rights after directing a violent retaliation against the prisoner under his supervision. Daniel Mitchell,…
New Jersey bill seeks to expand civil service benefits for veterans, ending long history of ridiculous ‘wartime’ requirements
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is one of the few states in America that discriminates against U.S. military veterans who served, by requiring them to have ‘in-country’ time to be eligible for…
Has BLM Lost its Ability to Spark Civil Unrest and Riots in Wake of Daniel Penny Acquittal?
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Black Lives Matter organizers called for protests across New York City following the acquittal of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the death of Jordan Neely on…
As The GOP Heals and Rebuilds in America, New Jersey Republicans Bracing for All Out Civil War
TRENTON, N.J. — With the dust barely settling after the 2024 elections, New Jersey Republicans are embroiled in deep internal divisions as the party looks ahead to the 2025 gubernatorial contest. Former…
Driver Who Caused Stamford Motorcycle Crash Facing Charges, Possible Civil Action
STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford police arrested a 58-year-old local man on Friday in connection with a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred earlier this year. Hector Rolando Lemus-Portillo turned himself in at Stamford Police…
Two Passaic County Correctional Officers Indicted for Civil Rights Violation and Obstruction of Justice
NEWARK, N.J. — Two correctional officers from Passaic County were indicted by a federal grand jury today for violating a pretrial detainee’s civil rights and conspiring to obstruct justice, U.S. Attorney Philip…
Maryland Congressman Threatens January 6th Insurrection, Civil War If Trump Wins Election
WASHINGTON, D.C. – If former U.S. President Trump wins the November election and becomes the 47th President of the United States, one U.S. Congressman says a plan is in place to stop…
New Jersey Announces Civil Service Exam for Entry Level Firefighters
TRENTON, NJ – The state has announced the availability of the 2024 New Jersey Civil Service Entry Level Firefighter Exam application. The deadline for submitting applications is September 3. Prospective applicants are…
Andrew Cuomo Says Trump Civil Fraud Case ‘Should Have Never Been Brought’
Former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York said on Friday that Democratic Attorney General Letitia James of New York never should have brought the civil fraud case against former President Donald…
Wildwood Mayor Says Civil Unrest Threat Prompted Shutdown of Famous Boardwalk
WILDWOOD, NJ—In response to an overwhelming number of service calls during the Memorial Day weekend, the City of Wildwood Police Department, along with city officials, managed a significant uptick in disturbances primarily…
Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division In Partnership With The United States Attorney’s Office For The District Of Maryland To Monitor Compliance With Federal Voting Rights Laws In Maryland
The department’s Civil Rights Division and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland work in partnership to enforce the federal voting rights laws that protect the rights of all…
Former Columbus vice detective sentenced to 11 years in prison for depriving victims’ civil rights, obstructing justice
Andrew K. Mitchell, 60, of Sunbury, pleaded guilty in December 2023 to two counts of depriving individuals of their civil rights while acting under color of law and one count of obstructing…
To Free Palestine, Pro-Hamas Protesters Vandalize Civil War Statue in Manhattan
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate suspects involved in the vandalism of the General William Tecumseh Sherman monument in Central Park. The…
Blue State University Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Confrontation Between Professor And Pro-Palestinian Student: REPORT
The University of California Berkeley opened an investigation into a law professor after a video spread online of her stopping a pro-Palestinian student from speaking about the war in Gaza during a…
ERIC BLEDSOE: Tennessee Taking Lead In Protecting Civil Rights And Free Enterprise—And Stopping Political Debanking
Last week, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R.) signed into law a first-of-its-kind ban on politicized debanking. Sponsored by Rep. Jason Zachary (R.) and Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R.), HB 2100 will…
‘Hurt A Jew, We Sue You’: Dershowitz Suggests Suing If Liberal DAs Don’t Prosecute Possible Civil Rights Violations
Noted attorney Alan Dershowitz said Wednesday that Jewish students harassed by anti-Israel protesters should consider filing lawsuits if left-wing prosecutors refuse to file charges. Dershowitz’s comments came after Columbia University suggested that…
EXCLUSIVE: School Districts Slapped With Civil Rights Complaints Over Racially-Organized ‘Affinity Groups’
A parental rights organization filed civil-rights complaints against two school districts in Colorado on Friday, alleging they discriminated against parents by race. Parents Defending Education (PDE) accused the Summit School District and…
Trump Co-Defendant Accuses Fani Willis Of Racism, Threatens Civil Rights Lawsuit
A co-defendant in former President Donald Trump’s Georgia election case said Monday he would be taking legal action against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, citing alleged racism. Harrison Floyd accused Willis,…
New Jersey Civil Rights Division Finds Crowne Plaza Edison in Violation for Lack of Accessible Restrooms
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR), under the leadership of Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, has issued Findings of Probable Cause against the Crowne Plaza Edison hotel…
Terraform Labs and founder Do Kwon found liable in US civil fraud trial
By Jody Godoy NEW YORK (Reuters) -A jury in Manhattan found Singapore-based Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon liable on civil fraud charges on Friday, agreeing with the U.S. Securities and…
Civil rights groups decry effort to punish US federal inmates for social media use
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A proposed change to U.S. federal prison rules that would punish inmates for using social media or directing others to do so on their behalf…
CBP uncovers almost 500 pounds of mango within vehicle; agriculture specialists issue $1,000 civil penalty at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered almost 500 pounds of mango among other prohibited agriculture products in a single enforcement action at the Juarez-Lincoln bridge. “This significant amount…
‘Civil War’ movie set in near-future US poses questions about politics and journalism
By Hanna Rantala LONDON (Reuters) – Filmmaker Alex Garland wants “Civil War”, a tense thriller about a group of journalists documenting societal collapse as they chase a scoop in a conflict-torn United…
Billionaires sought to help fund Trump bond in civil fraud case, sources say
By Alexandra Ulmer (Reuters) -Some major Republican donors were working together to help U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump fund the original bond amount needed to cover his $454 million civil fraud judgment…
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