The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, claiming that the legislation he signed unfairly targets the predominantly Black city of Jackson and would lead to "separate and unequal policing." The lawsuit seeks an injunction to prevent the legislation from taking effect, and calls for a jury trial to determine damages. It is unclear when the court will rule on the case.
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Tampa police have arrested Joseph Killins, 38, for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a DoorDash driver while she was attempting to make a delivery. He faces charges of armed kidnapping, robbery with a firearm, armed sexual battery, and aggravated battery with a weapon. The victim was able to provide police with a description of the suspect and his vehicle, leading to Killins' arrest. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan has issued a security alert warning American citizens to stay in their homes due to escalating violence in the country. The Sudanese military has agreed to guarantee evacuation requests made by the U.S., Britain, France and China, and is coordinating efforts to evacuate citizens and diplomats from Sudan on military aircraft. The Embassy has warned against all travel to Sudan and urged those in the country to remain in their homes and avoid large gatherings.
On Friday night, eight people were shot in two separate locations in Washington D.C., including a 12-year-old girl. Metropolitan Police Department Assistant Chief Andre Wright reported that none of the injuries were life-threatening and that police are currently investigating the incident. Witnesses reported that a shooter or shooters in a black sedan drove through the block and indiscriminately fired upon individuals, and the Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information about the shooting or who may have been in the area to come forward.
Key takeaways: The agreement between the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the House Judiciary Committee will allow the former prosecutor to testify in the congressional…
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court has paused lower court rulings that would have imposed restrictions on mifepristone. This ruling keeps the drug accessible while the…
The 2023 Sundance Film Festival has announced the death of Rasheeda Williams, also known as Koko Da Doll. Williams was featured in the documentary "Kokomo City" which premiered at the festival this year. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating three violent crimes involving transgender women this year, including Williams' death, and the Sundance Film Festival released a statement expressing their sadness. The APD is asking anyone with information about Williams' death to contact them and is encouraging the public to be aware of the violence transgender women face and to take action to help prevent it.
The Supreme Court has granted the Justice Department's request to leave in place the FDA's approval of the widely used abortion pill mifepristone, preserving access to the drug and reinstating steps that make it easier to obtain. This decision is a victory for abortion rights advocates, who argued that the restrictions on the drug were medically unnecessary. The case is expected to be heard by the full 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in the coming months.