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An illustration shows a Black man, in a dark green prison suit, with his eyes closed as he faces a white dove. In front of the Black man, a black silhouette looks down. Four police officers are lined up on the left side of the illustration, with one officer handcuffed.
Life Inside January 19
How the Police and Vigilante Killings of Black People Have Forced Me to Look Inside
It feels hypocritical to reserve my rage for the men who killed Tyre Nichols and Trayvon Martin when I, too, have taken Black lives.
By LaMarr W. Knox
A Black man, wearing a black headband, black graphic T-shirt and black and white jeans, sits in the driver’s seat of a red car with the door opened. His young daughter plays inside the car in the background.
Feature September 12, 2023
What Federal Judges’ Rulings Reveal About the Memphis Police Tactics
Five judges in recent years have found that officers violated residents’ constitutional rights during traffic and pedestrian stops.
By and Marc Perrusquia
A photo shows the back of a police officer, with the words "Paterson Police" on their uniform.
Closing Argument June 3, 2023
Three Years After George Floyd’s Murder, Police Reforms Are Slow-Paced
There have been mostly modest changes following protests that galvanized the country in 2020.
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Reginald Dean, a Black man, stands in front of a Dollar General store at night.
Feature March 14, 2023
Aggressive Policing in Memphis Goes Far Beyond the Scorpion Unit
Data shows Memphis police arrested more people – mostly Black men – than other Tennessee cities.
By , and Marc Perrusquia
A Black man kneels at the side of a street, where a memorial is situated that has flowers, a teddy bear, and a pink ballon.
Closing Argument February 11, 2023
How Police Traffic Stops May Change After Tyre Nichols’ Death
Several cities and states are reconsidering the practice, which can be one of the most dangerous interactions with police.
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A closeup of Black hands holding a sign with a picture of Tyre Nichols, a Black man, with words underneath that read "Tyre Nichols, Rest in Power."
Closing Argument February 4, 2023
Biden Promised a Police Misconduct Database. He’s Yet to Deliver.
In the aftermath of Tyre Nichols’ killing, some are questioning the administration’s urgency on police reform.
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