Stories tagged: "police violence"

Law and Policy Rep. Jim Steineke speaking
Law and Policy Has Qualified Police Immunity Become Absolute Immunity? Task Force Is Divided.

Police defend the controversial doctrine while activists and a former Republican Assembly candidate criticize it.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski February 26, 2021 4:24 pm CST
Law and Policy A police officer draws a gun
Law and Policy Could Wisconsin Be the Next State to Overhaul Qualified Immunity Protection for Police?

Task Force on Racial Disparities begins discussion on the controversial legal doctrine during a Kenosha meeting.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski February 25, 2021 2:53 pm CST
Crime Off-duty Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Willmann approaches photographer LaTasha Lux before striking her on July 5.
Crime Off-Duty Milwaukee Cop Who Attacked Photographers Will Face Criminal Charges

Charges filed almost eight months after assaults caught on camera.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski February 18, 2021 1:14 pm CST
Law and Policy Sheriff's deputies stand outside the fenced-off Kenosha County Courthouse Monday afternoon.
Law and Policy Jacob Blake’s Family ‘Won’t Stop’ After Announcement That Officer Won’t Be Charged

“We don’t need a two-hour explanation for what our eyes can see,” said a Blake family attorney.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski January 6, 2021 11:38 am CST
Social Justice Wausau protest march
Social Justice Cities Across Wisconsin Attempt Police Reform. Here’s How They’re Doing.

Where the march for social justice confronts the hurdles of forming new policy.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski Julian Emerson Julian Emerson October 7, 2020 3:57 pm CDT

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(Graphic by Morgaine Ford-Workman; childhood photos provided by Garland Hampton and Dominee Meek) Criminal Justice Sentenced to Prison as Minors, These Two Men Want Kids to Get Help With Trauma Sooner
In this file photo from August 2020, recipients line up in their vehicles in a church parking lot in Cameron, WI, for surplus food from grocery stores. Commentary Opinion: Want to Truly Recover From COVID? We Need an Economic Justice Bill of Rights
Image from the WI Department of Natural Resources website Natural Resources Too Fast, Too Many: Ojibwe Bands Want Wolf Hunts Better Managed or Stopped
Ashley Deetz cleans the bar area at Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub in downtown Eau Claire Thursday afternoon before the restaurant opened. People working at restaurants, taverns and other service sector jobs have been among the hardest hit financially by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Economy Wisconsin to Congress: Approve Next Round of COVID-19 Relief ASAP
Social Justice BLAK Kenosha Nick Larsen Porche Bennett Jesse Franklin
Social Justice New Kenosha Activist Group, BLAK, Forms to Seek Justice for Jacob

Organization quickly becomes a prominent community voice seeking accountability from local leaders.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski September 1, 2020 4:08 pm CDT
Social Justice Despite President Donald Trump's impending arrival to Kenosha, the Justice for Jacob Blake Celebration drew the attention of national and international media. Here, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Blake's uncle, Justin Blake (red shirt) address the press. (Photo © Andy Manis)
Social Justice Jacob Blake’s Uncle to Trump: Keep His Foul Language Away From Our Family

Supporters of the police shooting victim gather away from President Trump’s appearance to focus on healing and justice.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren September 1, 2020 3:31 pm CDT