Tag Archives: NYPD

Suppressing Protest: An NYU report

New York University Law School releases a comprehensive report on human rights violations by law enforcement in response to the Occupy Wall Street movement. The report paints a picture of the New York Police Department as a chronic violator with … Continue reading

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Stop and Frisk #2

©Nina Berman 2012 The movement to stop “Stop and Frisk” takes on national dimensions as the US Justice Department agrees to investigate whether the policy violates New Yorkers civil rights. See earlier post here: Meanwhile, a large demonstration is planned … Continue reading

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