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Democrats to Propose $15 Billion to Address Highway Inequities
Democrats began translating President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan into legislation Monday with a bill to reconnect urban communities cut off by highways.
Barclays Drops Prison Bond Deal at Last Minute After Furor (3)
Chauvin ‘Betrayed the Badge,’ Prosecutor Says in Final Argument
George Floyd’s accused killer—not the entire Minneapolis Police Department—is on trial for murder, the prosecution said Monday summarizing its case against former officer Derek Chauvin.
Florida Governor Signs ‘Anti-Rioting, Pro-Law Enforcement’ Law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed one of his legislative priorities into law on Monday, calling it “the strongest anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement piece of legislation in the country.”
Chauvin Prosecutor’s Closing Arguments Paint Floyd as Devoted Son
Steve Schleicher painted George Floyd as a friendly face in his community, a devoted son to his mother, as he wrapped up the state’s case against accused murderer Derek Chauvin.
Where Are the Lead Pipes? Finding Them May Prove Tough for EPA
Incomplete local record-keeping may stymie EPA efforts to locate the nation’s lead pipes to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of replacing them and improving drinking water quality, authorities say.
Qualified Immunity: Origins of a Police Liability Shield
The legal doctrine of qualified immunity shields public officials from civil liability. It was created by the U.S. Supreme Court and is in the spotlight with the national debate over police accountability.
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