August 15, 2022 by V Leigh

Breonna Taylor’s family is suing the city of Louisville, as they have evidence the raid that killed Ms. Taylor was part of a policy of over-policing to accelerate gentrification.

There was going to come a day when the snow will melt & all that’s underneath will be exposed. The days are here.#BreonnaTaylor https://t.co/eJtYriF2zw pic.twitter.com/TMFku8CEwU
— Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) August 12, 2022

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Breonna Taylor should still be alive.@TheJusticeDept’s decision is long overdue—and the result of massive protests & public outcry demanding accountability for her murder.

We will not rest until police can no longer kill Black people with impunity.
— Congresswoman Cori Bush (@RepCori) August 4, 2022

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Breonna Taylor death: former detective to plead guilty to federal charges https://t.co/6lAuzH4y9C
— The Guardian (@guardian) August 12, 2022

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In this moment, I’m thinking of #BreonnaTaylor‘s mother, Tamika Palmer. Her daughter should be alive. These charges are a firm reiteration that Breonna’s life continues to matter and that police cannot be allowed to violate with impunity. #SayHerName https://t.co/bibY9ofiK9
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) August 4, 2022

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Kentucky’s Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron is drowned out by people chanting “Breonna Taylor” at a rally for his campaign last week.

Cameron, who refused to indict the police officers who killed Breonna Taylor, never even mentioned her name in his speech. pic.twitter.com/8cLfGou2ug
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 12, 2022

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Really wish this story had gotten more attention: https://t.co/x5kYYMW6ox
— Your Tiny Journalist Friend. (@thewayoftheid) August 9, 2022

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Enlightening article.

Breonna Taylor’s family is suing the city of Louisville, as they have evidence the raid that killed Ms. Taylor was part of a policy of over-policing to accelerate gentrification. pic.twitter.com/eWEDErk2UW
— Kathleen Maynard 🇵🇸 Citizen Journalist Ⓥ (@IhoPwaitress74) August 4, 2022

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August 4, 2022 by V Leigh

BREAKING: Attorney General Merrick Garland announces that the Justice Department has charged four current and former Louisville Metro Police Department officers with federal crimes related to death of Breonna Taylor. #BreonnaTaylor

BREAKING: Attorney General Merrick Garland announces that the Justice Department has charged four current and former Louisville Metro Police Department officers with federal crimes related to death of Breonna Taylor. https://t.co/MkMVdSy5iE pic.twitter.com/Dn3DYyVoB0
— ABC News (@ABC) August 4, 2022

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Breaking: Brett Hankison is among four LMPD officers who were arrested this morning by the FBI in relation to their role in the Breonna Taylor case. The 3 others are Joshua Jaynes, Kelly Hanna Goodlett, and Kyle Meany. There will be a DOJ presser at 11am to disclose more details
— Roberto Aram Ferdman (@robferdman) August 4, 2022

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AG Merrick Garland announces bombshell charges against police officers involved in the search warrant that led to the killing of Breonna Taylor.

He says defendants “took steps to cover up their unlawful conduct” and “met in a garage where they agreed to tell … a false story.” pic.twitter.com/nEuvdkbJfl
— The Recount (@therecount) August 4, 2022

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#BreonnaTaylor https://t.co/fopFXW14e2
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 4, 2022

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NEW: Several LMPD officers charged by the FBI in the death of Breonna Taylor. https://t.co/AagGrDvW7K
— Katie S. Phang (@KatiePhang) August 4, 2022

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May Breonna’s family, friends, and community get the justice that will be perpetually unavailable to her. https://t.co/pTCWWVk9pT
— Brittney Cooper (@ProfessorCrunk) August 4, 2022

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July 11, 2022 by V Leigh

7 years ago, police transported Freddie Gray in a van without securing him, leading to his death. This month, Randy Cox was injured in a similar way. “I can’t move,” he said. Officers ridiculed him and dragged him into a cell. #RandyCox is now paralyzed from the chest down.

7 years ago, police transported Freddie Gray in a van without securing him, leading to his death.

This month, Randy Cox was injured in a similar way. “I can’t move,” he said. Officers ridiculed him and dragged him into a cell. Randy is now paralyzed from the chest down. pic.twitter.com/NVq3bus5tI
— Legal Defense Fund (@NAACP_LDF) July 1, 2022

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Here’s the clip of incident for people who didn’t see it!pic.twitter.com/qhx8mgzAn0
— I’ᗰ Oᑎ TᕼᗩT ᑎEᗯ ᐯIᗷᖇᗩTIOᑎ 💋♀️| BREAK MY SOUL (@nocontextcarmel) July 2, 2022

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Randy Cox hit “headfirst into the back of a police van after it came to a sudden halt.” No seatbelts restrain him. The impact broke his spine and paralyzed him. “After he was injured, the officers mocked Mr. Cox for being unable to sit up, a video shows.”https://t.co/abrht5ituL
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) July 8, 2022

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Randy Cox was handcuffed in the back of a police van with no seatbelt when the driver stopped suddenly, knocking him down and paralyzing him.

Freddie Gray died like this in Baltimore

And similar to George Floyd, police mocked and ignored Cox’s injuries. https://t.co/VLyuZ19Fgo
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) June 29, 2022

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What will it take for law enforcement to believe marginalized POC when they say they’re in distress?! New Haven (CT) police officers not only ignored Randy Cox’s pleas for help but even MOCKED him as he suffered from life-threatening injuries! #JusticeForRandyCox pic.twitter.com/J6gGkO1oQh
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) July 2, 2022

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July 1, 2022 by V Leigh

Akron police shot an unarmed Black man 60 times and still felt the need to hand cuff his dead body. #jaylandwalker #PoliceBrutality #PoliceReform

This is extremely disturbing! Akron police shot an unarmed Black man 60 times and still felt the need to hand cuff his dead body. #jaylandwalker #PoliceBrutality #PoliceReform https://t.co/mONZLVwn4X
— Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (@_OLBC) June 30, 2022

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His name is Jayland Walker. ⁣
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8 Akron Ohio cops fired 90 bullets at him, hitting him 60 times throughout hie entire body.
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The cops pulled him over for a TRAFFIC VIOLATION.

He was 25.

He was a @doordash driver.

HE WAS UNARMED.

HE WAS MURDERED.#JaylandWalker pic.twitter.com/CLqQtgx1ZQ
— Bishop Talbert Swan (@TalbertSwan) June 30, 2022

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They shot him 60 times.
They shot him 60 times.
They shot him 60 times.
They shot him 60 times.
They shot him 60 times.
He was murdered by Akron police.
Say his name. #JaylandWalker
— Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) July 1, 2022

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Jayland Walker, a 25 yr old Black man was shot upwards of 60 times by Akron PD earlier this week. 90 rounds were fired! The family is protesting outside Akron PD at 10:00 AM this morning on 6/30! We need as many people to show up and support #JusticeForJaylandWalker pic.twitter.com/1TK5YaCmdE
— Destinee (@destineenstark) June 30, 2022

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May 25, 2022 by V Leigh

The death toll in the Robb Elementary School shooting has once again been raised to 19 children and two teachers.

The gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde with a handgun and possibly a rifle, Abbott said.

Officials have not revealed a motive for the shooting, but said the shooter was a resident of Uvalde which is about 85 miles west of San Antonio. https://t.co/9J256lMK1V pic.twitter.com/KUtlP46GTa
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 24, 2022

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The death toll in the Robb Elementary School shooting has once again been raised to 19 children and two teachers.

The latest updates: https://t.co/bSXe95L5Xk
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) May 25, 2022

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At least 18 children and two adults are dead after a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The tragedy echoes other school shooting tragedies in recent years. https://t.co/BkBCumFR2c pic.twitter.com/fXw7A8Gh0f
— ABC News (@ABC) May 25, 2022

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President Biden had stern words for the gun lobby Tuesday evening in remarks made from the White House following the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas that claimed the lives of 18 children and two adults.https://t.co/x7zBpjOkyr pic.twitter.com/Xfhk8LsD3j
— NPR (@NPR) May 25, 2022

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Police have already killed at least 445 people in 2022. https://t.co/G3YiCYZoEi
— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) May 24, 2022

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Update: my nephew was injured. Shot in the face. Not life threatening. My littles cousin was shot in the arm. Neither are going to die. 14 children dead, 1 teacher dead.
— JanineATurner (@JanineATurner1) May 24, 2022

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Republicans were horrified today when they thought we’d lost 14 embryos in Texas.

They were later greatly relieved to learn it was only 14 sentient children, murdered in school with the guns they can’t stop fighting for.

Life: Come and Take It.
— John Pavlovitz (@johnpavlovitz) May 24, 2022

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My heart breaks for families across Uvalde, Texas who are in shock and mourning.

No child should have to experience such a horrific attack. No teacher should have to be afraid of going to work. Enough is enough.https://t.co/rSreLbjE4n
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) May 24, 2022

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My heart goes out to the victims of yet another senseless mass shooting, this time at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. https://t.co/bNbdLz1rJO
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) May 24, 2022

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.@fred_guttenberg on MSNBC: “People failed. I’m done. They fucking failed our kids again, ok? I’m done. I’ve had it … I’m gonna listen to that governor of Texas talk about why he pushed for laws in Texas that made it easier for guns to be had by those who want to kill?” pic.twitter.com/3TedP0zoGr
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 24, 2022

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Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) delivered an impassioned speech on the Senate floor Tuesday, following a school shooting in Texas that left at least 14 students dead.

“What are we doing?” he asked his colleagues. “Why are we here?” pic.twitter.com/IMNJNHYXH1
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 24, 2022

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April 23, 2022 by V Leigh

There have only been 4 days so far in 2022 where police did not kill someone.

There have only been 4 days so far in 2022 where police did not kill someone. https://t.co/G3YiCYZoEi pic.twitter.com/Zoy75kx4Df
— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) April 19, 2022

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Stockton Police Fatally Shoots Black Woman, Fires Over 30 Shots at Her Car – Stockton has been going down hill since Mayor Tubbs was voted out! They are targeting our women and children! #bluelivesmurder https://t.co/fshiq1i49u
— Anita Wills (@bwdn2008) April 20, 2022

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people with untreated mental illness are 16 times more likely to be killed by law-enforcement

Check out Doctor Kali, MD’s video! #TikTok https://t.co/r4e9ZVewQL
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) April 11, 2022

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The two Buffalo police officers who shoved a 75-year-old protester to the ground and fractured his skull have just been cleared of any wrongdoing and will return to duty.

Normalizing police brutality against peaceful protestors should terrify us all. pic.twitter.com/V0qHkE17Ch
— Brave New Films (@bravenewfilms) April 11, 2022

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In June 2020, Buffalo cops were caught on camera gratuitously pushing a 75-year-old protester to the ground, fracturing his skull. Two years later, let’s check in on what’s happened to those cops. It shows how our hierarchy of consequences for police misconduct is all screwed up.
— Sam Feldman 🌹 (@srfeld) April 10, 2022

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🚨 #AZ ranks 4th highest for deaths due to cop violence, based data for yrs 1980 – 2019. https://t.co/RnYqep4Qgw

No surprise since AZ had 4 PDs in top 11 Deadliest in 2021 (Phx 5, Tucson 8, Glendale 9, Mesa 11) & consistently has many in top 15https://t.co/bBH1F6BTIv https://t.co/QBSrHqII4D pic.twitter.com/4QXHY1cgKD
— Civil Seed (@CivilSeedTuc) April 8, 2022

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“I Can’t Breathe!” Death of California Man Pinned Down By Highway Patrol… https://t.co/tMzVlqJZAn via @YouTube
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) April 8, 2022

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Rev. Al Sharpton demanded authorities release the name of the Michigan officer who fatally shot #PatrickLyoya.

“Every time we are suspected of something you put our name out there … we want his name!”

The 26-year-old Congolese refugee was shot in the head while face down. pic.twitter.com/nn6Unrxk2N
— AJ+ (@ajplus) April 22, 2022

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“Police stopped Philando Castile 46 times and issued him over 85 violations, almost exclusively for non-moving offenses. Though half the violations were dismissed, the remaining violations cost Mr. Castile over $6,000. Police shot and killed him during the 47th stop.” (cont.)
— Adam Bojak (@AdamBojak) April 21, 2022

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NEW: US police have killed nearly 600 people in traffic stops since 2017, with Black victims disproportionately targeted.

Killings from broken taillights, expired tags + other routine violations. Data via Mapping Police Violence

🧵 w/ recent examples:https://t.co/HFM8eJS3ma
— Sam Levin (@SamTLevin) April 21, 2022

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April 19, 2022 by V Leigh

Patrick Lyoya Was Executed in a Land Where His Family Sought Refuge from Violence

Patrick Lyoya Was Executed in a Land Where His Family Sought Refuge from Violence https://t.co/6xnVzH5E1g
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) April 14, 2022

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Patrick Lyoya should still be alive. There are countless Black people who have died at the hands of police, who should be alive. Black people continue to lose their lives while the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act sits in the Senate. Sympathy is not enough.
— Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (@RepRashida) April 14, 2022

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I am mourning the life of Patrick Lyoya. A 26 year old Congolese refugee, a first born son, and a generous friend to many. He fled violence at home only to face state-sanctioned murder at the hands of US law enforcement.

A traffic stop should not be a death sentence.

Period.
— Congresswoman Cori Bush (@RepCori) April 14, 2022

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Can’t stop thinking about Patrick Lyoya’s father talking about how he brought his son from the DRC to live a better life here and now wishes that he hadn’t.

He said: “I thought it was a safe place, but it seems like we are in danger even when we come here.”
— Zoé (@ztsamudzi) April 14, 2022

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Horrifying. This looks like an execution. White police officer in Grand Rapids Michigan shoots 26-year old Patrick Lyoya in back of head while laying on top Lyoya following a traffic stop. The officer is on paid leave w/ police powers suspended but should be in jail.
— Shanlon Wu (@shanlonwu) April 13, 2022

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A Black man killed. A family robbed of a life. Another indictment of an unjust system.

I’m holding Patrick Lyoya’s family in prayer. There can be no justice, but there must be accountability.
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) April 15, 2022

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A Grand Rapids, MI, officer tackled a 26-yr-old Black man and kicked him before fatally shooting him during a traffic stop on April 4th, newly released footage appears to show.

The officer’s bodycam shut off before the shooting of #PatrickLyoya, but it was caught on a cellphone. pic.twitter.com/vz4EdPsDRT
— AJ+ (@ajplus) April 13, 2022

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Patrick Lyoya’s father, Peter Lyoya, demands action following the fatal April 4th police shooting of his son:

“To see that my son has been killed like an animal by this police officer … I’m asking for justice, I’m asking for justice, I’m asking for justice for Patrick.” pic.twitter.com/LseSz2wpf8
— The Recount (@therecount) April 15, 2022

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March 30, 2022 by V Leigh

We continue to #SayHerName and fight for justice in all places.

Maryland police officers discussed killing Black Lives Matter protesters in text messages, a Black police officer alleges in a civil rights lawsuit.https://t.co/Y08vNBbrJ9
— NBCBLK (@NBCBLK) March 18, 2022

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Yeah you can’t reform this pic.twitter.com/BNETKsSIRe
— Read Becoming Abolitionists by Derecka Purnell (@JoshuaPotash) March 18, 2022

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In a series of text messages, a white supervisor and other police officers in Montgomery County, Maryland, talked about a “race war,” and expressed hope that Black Lives Matter protesters would be killed, according to a lawsuit filed by a Black colleague. https://t.co/Ug6PmNv8th
— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 17, 2022

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BREAKING: All three defendants found guilty on federal charges of interference of Ahmaud Arbery’s rights
— Georgia Fort (@ByGeorgiaFort) February 22, 2022

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McMichael Copycats Attempt To Murder Black FedEx Driver https://t.co/ydMGcI3nDO via @YouTube
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) February 10, 2022

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— abolitionist crushgals (@crushgalspanic) March 16, 2022

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Today marks 2 years since Breonna Taylor was murdered in her own home by Louisville police, and justice has yet to be served.

We continue to #SayHerName. pic.twitter.com/cfqzsGe2lZ
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) March 13, 2022

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March 13, 2022 by V Leigh

Reminder that every day qualified immunity stands is another day that racism in policing is protected in this country.

Reminder that every day qualified immunity stands is another day that racism in policing is protected in this country.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) March 6, 2022

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🚨Video has just been released of deputies in Baton Rouge shooting and killing #DeaughnWillis through the door of his home in a case of mistaken identity. Read the details about this story. Police have been trying to cover this up for 2 months. A thread. https://t.co/XjZ6EiU0st
— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) March 12, 2022

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This is Walter Hutchins, a 31-year-old father who was cornered and killed by plainclothes bounty hunters in Houston, TX. They exited their unmarked cars in the dead of night and shot Walter while attempting to execute a warrant! pic.twitter.com/8xp5FiSTXH
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) March 1, 2022

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Amir Locke’s funeral: Mom says son was ‘executed,’ Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy https://t.co/c4emOQ6lgW
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) February 18, 2022

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Join us in demanding the passage of the Amir Locke law! We need the Minnesota Legislature and Congress to ban no-knock warrants! ✊🏾#PassTheAmirLockeLawNow #JusticeForAmirLocke pic.twitter.com/tcmKp47abW
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) February 12, 2022

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“We’ve been traumatized over and over again with these kind of police killings of innocent people in our district.”@IlhanMN reacts to the no-knock warrant police shooting death of 22-year-old Amir Locke. pic.twitter.com/Jp3x7uIIfO
— The Mehdi Hasan Show (@MehdiHasanShow) February 9, 2022

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I’m working on a story about Frederick Holder, an unarmed Black father killed by LASD sheriff’s deputies in a barrage of gunfire during a traffic stop that turned into a pursuit. Deputies say they thought he had a gun.

He had a lighter.

Family protesting 33 days for 33 shots. pic.twitter.com/DuRrqz8seG
— Kate Cagle (@KateCagle) March 3, 2022

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January 21, 2022 by V Leigh

So inspired by our young activists who are putting in the work to transform this world

Stories about Black Lives Matter Global Network co-founder Patrisse Cullors’ finances and other criticism had one aim, she said.

“It wasn’t just a character assassination campaign,” Cullors said, “but a campaign to actually get me assassinated.” https://t.co/i1zY6krkmV
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) January 13, 2022

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So inspired by our young activists who are putting in the work to transform this world and make OUR Dr. King proud!
Go THANDIWE ABDULLAH of @BLMLAYOUTH!#YouthVanguard #ReclaimMLK #RadicalKing https://t.co/iEyIX6IJAa
— Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) January 20, 2022

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A year later, SFPD broke the law and illegally tapped into a network of 400 surveillance cameras to spy on Black Lives Matter protesters.

Activists like @HopeUniteHere fought back, teaming up with us and @EFF to sue the city. https://t.co/2aYK2lBLjG
— ACLU of Northern CA (@ACLU_NorCal) January 19, 2022

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Breonna Taylor’s family is suing the city of Louisville, as they have evidence the raid that killed Ms. Taylor was part of a policy of over-policing to accelerate gentrification.

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