civil rights
Former FBI Agents Challenge Dismissal Over 2020 Protest Kneeling: Legal Battle Against Director Patel Unfolds
Dec 09, 2025 12:09 pm CST
Twelve former FBI agents have filed a federal lawsuit seeking reinstatement after being fired by Director Kash Patel for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest. The agents claim their action was a tactical de-escalation technique that successfully prevented violence during tense demonstrations following George Floyd's death. The lawsuit alleges political motivation behind their dismissals, which occurred five years after the incident despite previous clearance from both the FBI and Justice Department.
Violent Clash Between US Border Patrol and Civilians in Evanston Sparks Investigation and Community Outrage
Nov 02, 2025 01:52 pm CST
A confrontation between US Border Patrol agents and civilians in Evanston, Illinois escalated into violence following a car accident, with video showing an agent repeatedly punching a restrained man. The incident, part of increased immigration enforcement under President Trump, has sparked community protests, mayoral condemnation, and an investigation by the Illinois attorney general's office as conflicting accounts emerge about what triggered the violent arrests.
Former Illinois Deputy Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Sonya Massey
Oct 30, 2025 04:56 am CST
A white former sheriff's deputy in Illinois, Sean Grayson, has been convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 to report an intruder. The case has drawn national attention to police violence against African Americans and highlights ongoing calls for law enforcement reform.
"Independence Gone": Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Quits Over Row With Unilever
Sep 17, 2025 09:28 pm CST
The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's has resigned from the ice cream brand after saying his company known for its social activism has lost "the independence to pursue our values" under the ownership of British giant Unilever.
University Of California Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze
Sep 17, 2025 08:35 am CST
Labor unions, faculty and students in the University of California education system sued President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday over the freezing of federal funds and other actions that they say aim to stifle academic freedom.
US Vows To 'Disrupt, Destroy' Leftist Groups After Charlie Kirk's Death
Sep 16, 2025 10:51 am CST
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said Charlie Kirk's final message to him called for a coordinated effort against unnamed left-wing groups accused of promoting violence.