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The move tees up greater federal oversight of local police departments, giving the DOJ an avenue to bring civil suits against police departments with a pattern of using excessive force or discriminatory practices against certain groups of people, such as people of color or people with disabilities. The result of such an investigation is often a consent decree that effectively gives the DOJ oversight of local police departments for years at a time.  “I have been involved in the legal system in one way or another for most of my adult life. I know that justice is sometimes slow, sometimes el...

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday reversed a Trump-era policy limiting the use of consent decrees to force changes at police departments and government agencies accused of misconduct. Why it matters: The move comes in the wake of nationwide protests against police brutality and racism. It also comes "as the Justice Department shifts its priorities to focus more on civil rights issues, criminal justice overhauls and policing policies," AP notes. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeWhat he's saying: "Thi...

Follow us Get news via Twitter Become a fan Join us on Facebook Subscribe Net News via RSS FCC Proposes Fine Against Alabama Translator Licensee For Late Renewal Application, February 25, 2021 at 11:31 AM (PT) Fine The FCC has proposed a $1,500 fine against JOHN BURDETTE for filing a late license renewal application for W268BM/JASPER, AL. The application was due on DECEMBER 2, 2019, but was filed on MARCH 30, 2020, with no explanation. In addition, the Commission entered Consent Decrees with SUMMITMEDIA's SM-KSGF-AM, LLC (News-Talk KSGF-A/SPRINGFIELD, MO) and WENNES CO...

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 It’s no secret that President Biden plans to prioritize action on climate change. During his presidential campaign, Biden identified climate change as one of his top four priorities, and announced he would seek to put the U.S. on a path towards “net-zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In the few weeks since his inauguration, President Biden has taken a suite of actions aimed at making good on that promise. Overview Within hours of his inauguration, President Biden had acted to bring the U.S. back into the Paris Agreement and signed Executive Or...

Follow us Get news via Twitter Become a fan Join us on Facebook Subscribe Net News via RSS FCC Proposes Fine Against LPFM For Late Renewal Application, Enters More Consent Decrees Over Online Political File Violations February 17, 2021 at 8:38 AM (PT) More Actions The FCC has proposed a $1,500 fine against X-STATIC ENTERPRISES, INC. for a late license renewal application for low power FM WXEI-LP/CRESTVIEW, FL. The deadline for the renewal application was OCTOBER 1, 2019, but the station did not file until JANUARY 31, 2020, a day before its license was to expire and wit...