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Published
March 19, 2021

Governor signs bill requiring reviews of all legislation for racial impacts

The Legislature will now create a process for evaluating bills for impacts on historically disadvantaged populations.
Published
March 17, 2021

Two jurors dropped from George Floyd trial in wake of city’s settlement with family

The judge in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer makes the decision after questioning jurors about what they knew of the city's recent civil settlement and whether it would affect their ability to serve.
Published
March 15, 2021

Derek Chauvin’s attorney asks for continuance and change of venue in George Floyd case

The attorney for Derek Chauvin said he was 'gravely concerned' the $27 million civil settlement announced last week between the city of Minneapolis and the Floyd family has tainted the jury pool.
Published
March 8, 2021

Trial for ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death moves ahead, for now

A district court judge sayshe wants to hear whether a third-degree murder charge can be added to the counts of second-degree murder and manslaughter against Derek Chauvin.
Published
March 5, 2021

3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in George Floyd’s death

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is currently charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.

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Published
February 23, 2021

Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances, pivots to investing in communities

A financial snapshot shared exclusively with the Associated Press shows the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation took in just over $90 million last year.
Published
February 22, 2021

New investigation faults overall police treatment of Elijah McClain

Commissioned by the city of Aurora, the probe finds 'two contrasting stories' of what actually happened to the young Black man in August 2019.
Published
February 11, 2021

Maine police voice support but raise questions about racial data collection bill

The measure aims to provide data on traffic stops that would help to identify and prevent patterns of racial profiling.
Published
February 10, 2021

Commentary: Martin Luther King Jr.’s challenge to liberal allies – and why it resonates today

King understood the perils of allowing overt white supremacy to overshadow submerged racism.
Published
February 8, 2021

Firm hired to investigate Portland police response to BLM protest