A demonstrator addresses the riot police that are blocking the entrance to I-195 during a protest in Miami on June 5, 2020. (Photo: Adam DelGiudice/SOPA Images/LightRocket)
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Police Union recruits fired cops to new jobs in Florida

“This is the problem” say critics “Systemic racism in action.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Tuesday, June 9 A Florida police organization’s promise to hire any officers around the U.S. who are fired or who leave…

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‘Watershed moment in election law’ as judge rules ‘modern day Poll Tax’ in Florida unconstitutional

Advocates for restoring the voting rights of people with past convictions welcomed the ruling as “a powerful reminder that no one can trump the U.S. Constitution.” by Jessica Corbett, staff writer Monday, May 25 Civil liberties…

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