The sound of gunshots is almost as frequent as the train’s horn. The dim streetlight marks the shift from a city into a warzone. No one is safe, no one is sorry, but every mother begins to worry. Children and adults alike work the streets in a land where success is measured by how much one consumes. A land with little hope, no jobs, and … Continue reading From Pauper to Prisoner
When former President Donald Trump secured a second term in the Oval Office, questions immediately arose about how his administration would handle ongoing Department of Justice (DOJ) oversight of local police departments, including in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville has been under a federal consent decree since December 2024, following an investigation into the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) that identified areas for improvements due to unconstitutional … Continue reading How Trump’s Re-Election Could Impact Louisville’s Police Reform
Municipal Immunity in Kentucky There has been much talk since 2020 about qualified immunity for police officers. There has not been as much talk of municipal immunity. This legal doctrine, roughly, is for cities what qualified immunity is for cops. Municipal immunity in Kentucky has undergone a significant transformation over the years, influenced by a blend of common law and legislation. The evolving case law … Continue reading Want to Sue Your City? Good luck.
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“A people without knowledge of their history is like a tree without roots.” –Marcus Garvey Colonized people are not only stripped of their rightful economic and political power; independent thought and indigenous history are also stolen from them or erased. In fact, mental colonialism is a prerequisite to forced political and economic dependency. Unjust abuse of power must be justified before it can be sustained. … Continue reading Confronting Miseducation: The History and Purpose of Black History Month
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