Lamar Smith
Officers too often appear to engage in ultra-violent behavior, because they can.
Nine city officers and a state trooper were injured and at least 23 people were taken into custody.
“We haven’t made any progress since Ferguson, that’s clear. Cops can still kill us with impunity," a local reverend said.
The judge who acquitted Jason Stockley gave a revealing glimpse into the Mt. Everest-high bar in trying to get a cop conviction in deadly force cases.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Antwan Johnson vowed to continue to fight for justice.
Rep. Lamar Smith celebrates C0₂ for melting Arctic ice and improving Earth's lushness.
Rep. Lamar Smith has "really put a target on his back," said one organizer.
Will Texas voters turn on Rep. Lamar Smith for his attacks on science?
Rep. Don Beyer calls on experts to correct the bad info pushed by the Republican majority.
Rep. Lamar Smith instead promotes the work of right-wing website Breitbart news.