Yale Law Professor Discusses National Unrest Following Deaths Of 2 African Americans
Scott Simon speaks to Professor Stephen Carter about protests that have taken place this week in various U.S. cities.
Law
The Latest Updates From Minneapolis As Protests For George Floyd Continue
Protests that started in Minneapolis have spread across the nation, as anger boils over the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota Attorney General On George Floyd Case, Protests
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Attorney General Keith Ellison about the death of George Floyd, the resulting protests and the arrest of the former officer on a murder charge.
As Protests For George Floyd Continue Nationwide, All Eyes Are On How Police Respond
Images of a burning precinct in Minneapolis raised questions about police tactics during unrest. When emotions are running high, law enforcement has to decide when to stay — and when to go.
Protests Spread Nationwide On Fourth Night After Minneapolis Death Of George Floyd
In most cases the demonstrations began peacefully, but as the day unfolded and night fell, they became increasingly violent.
Missouri's Only Clinic That Provides Abortions Allowed To Remain Open
"Planned Parenthood has demonstrated that it provides safe and legal abortion care," a state commission ruled. It said state health regulators wrongly blocked the St. Louis clinic's renewal in 2019.
Ex-Police Officer Who Knelt On George Floyd's Neck Is Arrested And Faces Charges
The former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was filmed pinning George Floyd to the ground with his knee, has been taken into custody and charged with third-degree murder.
George Floyd's Arresting Officer Charged With 3rd-Degree Murder, Manslaughter
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis officer who planted a knee on the black man's neck, has been detained by state officials. For days, a video of the arrest has elicited fury across the country.
Profile Of Judge Sullivan, Criticized For Handling Of Michael Flynn Case
When the Justice Department moved to drop its more than two-year case against Michael Flynn, President Trump's first national security adviser, it put the spotlight on presiding judge Emmet Sullivan.
Minneapolis Police Station Set Ablaze As Protests Spread Over George Floyd's Death
Prosecutors say a probe of the unarmed black man's death in Minneapolis is underway and federal charges are possible. Violent protests erupted for a third night.