In an ironic twist, Donald Trump-endorsed GOP running candidate feels betrayed after his family faces deportation under his policies: ‘That’s not right’ A change from hardline to inconsistent. We Got This Covered · 3h ago
Imprisoned writer Mumia Abu-Jamal seeks UN intervention after 44 years behind bars The former Black Panther’s lawyers ask a UN panel to review his detention after US legal avenues were exhausted The Guardian - US · Jul 28
The Country's Largest Police Union, Which Repeatedly Endorsed Trump, Is Dismayed by His Capitol Riot Pardons The Fraternal Order of Police mistakenly thought that the president "supports our law enforcement officers" and "has our backs." Reason · Jan 22, 2025
Trump urges cops union to watch for ‘voter fraud’ Former president appears to suggest police may scare voters: ‘You can keep it down just by watching, because, believe it or not, they’re afraid of that badge’ The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024
Former President Trump Receives Endorsement From National Fraternity Order Of Police The National Fraternity Order of Police endorses President Trump for his commitment to law enforcement and restoring law and order. Top News · Sep 7, 2024
FOP Chairman Disheartened By Accusations Of Giving Protesters A 'Pass' Kenneth Spencer, head of the Fraternal Order of Police for the U.S. Park Police, expresses concerns over staffing shortages and limited resources during re... Top News · Jul 25, 2024
Bill to boost pensions for retired Chicago cops will cost city $60M Cost-of-living increases of 3% will be granted to all retired Chicago police officers, regardless of whether they were born before or after Jan. 1, 1966. Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2021 signed into law a similar measure for retired firefighters. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 14, 2023
It’s no surprise that cops have links to Oath Keepers extremist group We have what we have allowed: the Fraternal Order of Police’s constant resistance to any meaningful reform and the us vs. them mentality, a letter writer says. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2023
Police officer who shot driver sitting in car is being suspended, will be fired, commissioner says Philadelphia’s police commissioner says a police officer who shot and killed a driver sitting in his car last week is being suspended and will be fired The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
Mayor Johnson paints himself into a corner by handing teachers paid parental leave Now the Fraternal Order of Police — no surprise — wants the same benefit without bargaining. And Johnson gave Chicagoans another reason to think he’ll put his former CTU colleagues first by rubber-stamping whatever the teachers union wants. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2023
‘Black labor v white wealth’: can a progressive win Chicago’s mayoral election? The race could serve as a litmus test for police reform – and Brandon Johnson’s policies on crime could leave him vulnerable in the general election The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2023
In Chicago mayor's race, 2 hopefuls reflect Democrats' split The two candidates for Chicago mayor have very different ideas about the future of the heavily Democratic city The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023