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http://www.prisonforprofit.org/2011/12/demnow-new-expose-tracks-alec-private-prison-industry-effort-to-replace-unionized-workers-with-prison-labor/

“There’s no transparency and accountability,” the ACLU statement reads. “It’s completely unacceptable that one line policy change is the same as transparency or accountability. They have policy in place. It apparently it was not followed. The solution is to not … Continue reading →

AB 953 & AB 619 will give us information we need to identify racial disparities and other patterns in policing, and ways to avoid the tragic loss of life. Join thousands of ACLU supporters who agree: Every Californian deserves to … Continue reading →

http://electronicintifada.net/blogs/rania-khalek/israeli-trained-police-invade-baltimore-crackdown-black-lives-matter

http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/san-diego-police-struggle-to-explain-killing-unarmed-man-in-mira-mesa/ McCarthy, who had spent just two years on the force before the incident, told police investigators that he feared for his life before he shot Ortega. Based on the officer’s version of events, prosecutors said Ortega’s killing was justified. … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Overpass Light Brigade – San Diego:
In memory of Victor Ortega, who was shot by SDPD while in handcuffs.  The officer involved said that he was “too tired to continue with the arrest”.