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Three cases of police brutality go on trial: Elijah McClain, Manny Ellis, and Tony Timpa

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Colorado: Elijah McClain Over four years ago, three Aurora Police officers violently detained 23-year-old Elijah McClain while out for a walk, allegedly believing the young Black man to be a “suspicious” person: One officer approached Mr. McClain, who was listening to music, and told him to stop walking. Mr. McClain stopped after several commands but …

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Supreme Court back in session: Racial gerrymandering, civil asset forfeiture, and mandatory minimums

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The Supreme Court is back in session next week, hearing important cases on racial gerrymandering, civil asset forfeiture, and mandatory minimums in its first 30 days of the term. OCT 2: Pulsifer v. United States Pulsifer v. United States is about the interpretation of a federal law that allows defendants to avoid mandatory minimum sentences for …

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Republicans in gerrymandered swing states seek to impeach Democratic state Supreme Court justices

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Gerrymandered into power Two of the nation’s most purple states, with a voting population split nearly 50/50 between the two parties, are also the most gerrymandered to produce a Republican advantage. North Carolina voted for Donald Trump in 2020 by just 1.3% (or 74,000 votes) and has a split state government (with a Democratic governor …

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11th Circuit bans gender-affirming care for minors because it isn’t ‘deeply rooted’ in history

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The 11th Circuit on Monday overturned a district court order that blocked Alabama’s felony ban on gender-affirming care from taking effect. Background The case, brought by a coalition of four parents of transgender children, healthcare providers, and a pastor, challenges the legality of Alabama’s “Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act.” Signed into law by Gov. …

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Gov. DeSantis ousts another progressive prosecutor, names Federalist Society replacement

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Read on Substack Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) removed another democratically elected prosecutor from office yesterday, accusing her of “neglect of duty.” Monique Worrell, the state attorney of Florida’s 9th Judicial Circuit covering the Orlando area, was elected to the position by over 66% of voters in 2020. She is a former public defender who built …

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DOJ sues Texas over Rio Grande buoy system rigged with serrated metal plates; 2 migrants found dead

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READ ON SUBSTACK The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Texas over the state’s refusal to remove a 1,000-foot buoy barrier system it placed in the Rio Grande River to “secure the border.” The buoys are tethered to the bottom of the river “with thick cables and concrete bases,” to prevent people from swimming under. …

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Agricultural workers, delivery drivers, and prison inmates die during record heat waves | Lawmakers and businesses oppose heat illness regulations

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Read on Substack Heat waves Climate change is causing the Earth’s temperature to rise, which is leading to more deadly heat waves across the globe. According to the World Meteorological Organization, this July is the hottest month on record, with 21 of the first 23 days of July hotter than any previous days in the database. High …

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Tennessee intensifies felony disenfranchisement scheme; Florida sued over pay-to-vote system

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Read on Substack Tennessee Tennessee made it more difficult for people convicted of felonies to restore their voting rights, creating what voting rights advocates call the most “strenuous and confusing” system in the nation. Background Two residents of Tennessee who were convicted of felonies in other states but had their voting rights restored were denied …

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Red states seek out-of-state medical records to prosecute abortions, gender-affirming care

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Read on Substack MEDICAL RECORDS 18 Republican attorneys general are seeking out-of-state medical records in order to investigate and potentially prosecute people who have an abortion in less-restrictive states. In April, the Biden administration proposed a new HIPAA rule to prohibit healthcare providers from sharing an individual’s health information when the purpose is “to investigate, sue, or …

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House Republicans pass NDAA that bans abortion travel funds, gender-affirming care for the military

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The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes funding levels and provides authorities for the U.S. military and other critical defense priorities, ensuring U.S. troops have the training, equipment, and resources they need to carry out their missions. The House NDAA passed last week would authorize $874.2 billion in national defense spending, including $841.5 billion for …

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