Martin Kaste
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National
States Also See Protests — And Angry Responses — to D.C. Violence
While local police reported some arrests, many of the rallies remained peaceful.
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National
Police Departments Try To Walk The Line Between Reform, Public Safety
Minneapolis and other cities promised to cut police funding following this summer's racial justice protests, but rising violent crime has complicated efforts to overhaul police departments.
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National
Movement To Limit Police Raids Looks Beyond 'No-Knock' Warrants
The death of Breonna Taylor energized a nationwide movement to restrict "no-knock" police raids, but activists want tightened rules for other kinds of forced-entry search warrants.
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Politics
What A Biden Administration May Do To Change Policing
Joe Biden said on the campaign trail that he was for reforming policing — but not defunding it. NPR discusses what federal actions on law enforcement might be taken under a President Biden.
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National
How Police, National Guard And The Military Are Preparing For Election Day Tensions
Uniformed police are generally not allowed around polling places, and the Pentagon doesn't want to get involved. Still, they're getting ready if things get out of control.
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Health
Secret Service Agents Frustrated With Trump's Unnecessary Coronavirus Risks
"Agents are already worrying about guns and knives and bombs," a former Secret Service agent says. "Now they have to worry about COVID-19."
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National
Breonna Taylor Case Reignites Criticism Over Grand Juries
Outrage over grand jury findings in the Breonna Taylor case resurfaced old doubts about the uniquely American legal institution. Why do we have the citizen panels, and are they really independent?
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National
Portland, Ore., Had A Long Weekend Of Dueling Protests And Rallies
Black Lives Matter protests in Portland, Ore., have been persisting for over 100 days. And now counterprotesters from the right are making their presence felt in the state.
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National
Oregon Law Enforcement Turns Down Governor's Help Request
Oregon's governor asked other departments to help Portland police with ongoing unrest, but they refused. They say they don't want to get involved unless Portland is more willing to crack down.
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National
Why Experts Say The Police Don't Need Militias' Help
Armed civilians are showing up at protests with guns. And experts say these self-styled militias create confrontations and send the wrong message during protests.