Baltimore Police Officers Convicted In Corruption Scandal
The officers were members of an unit that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from residents and discussed covering up their crimes in wiretapped conversations.
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The Education Department Says It Won't Act On Transgender Student Bathroom Access
The announcement by the department officially states that the Title IX civil rights law doesn't protect gender identity.
Lawsuit Alleges Mafia-Like Tactics Aimed At A Disneyland Social Club
Like an oddly wholesome motorcycle gang, members wear denim vests festooned with Disney trading pins on the front. Some members sport tattoos of Walt Disney himself.
The Courts Draw The Line For Gerrymandering
Who should determine legislative districts — lawmakers, judges or algorithms?
Weinstein Hit With Civil Rights Lawsuit Along With His Brother, Company
Steve Inskeep talks to CNN reporter Hadas Gold about New York's attorney general filing a suit against movie producer Harvey Weinstein and the Weinstein Co. following a sexual misconduct probe.
Trump To Unveil Long-Awaited $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
The proposal is expected to shift much of the funding burden onto states and local governments. Critics say that will lead to higher state and local taxes and an increased reliance on user fees.
Harvey Weinstein, His Brother And Their Company Hit With Civil Rights Lawsuit
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's lawsuit threatens to unravel a reported sale of the Weinstein Company. The suit alleges violations of "civil rights, human rights, and business laws."
The Debate On The Democrats' Memo
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with former George W. Bush White House lawyer Jamil Jaffer about President Trump's decision not to release a Democratic memo about the FBI.
A Republican Case For Supporting A Budget-Busting Spending Bill
Congress passed a budget deal this week to avert a government shutdown. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Congressman Bill Flores of Texas about why he voted for the budget.
Appeals Court Broadens Immigrant Detainee Case Alleging Forced Labor
Immigrants held at a private facility under government contract say they are made to perform chores for little or no pay in violation of state and federal law.