As a federal judge signed off on the settlement of a lawsuit brought by the ACLU against the city for police stop-and-frisk practices, some activists expressed hope that interactions with people of color will improve.
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ACLU organizer from 53206 inspires others and advocates for change
Sean Wilson, ACLU of Wisconsin’s new Smart Justice organizer, is using his experiences in 53206 and prison to help him mentor youth and improve the criminal justice system.
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Officials ramp up awareness campaign after two suspected synthetic marijuana-related deaths
Two deaths and dozens of hospitalizations in Milwaukee have been linked to the synthetic drug ”K2” recently.
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Residents struggle to overcome state’s tough expungement laws
A recent Wisconsin Policy Forum report highlighted several barriers to expungement of criminal records in the state and identified several policy solutions that could help improve job prospects for thousands.
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Who was Juan Bernal?
Friends and associates reflect on slain poet’s impact as police continue search for killer.
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Banks earn millions from bonds issued to settle MPD brutality cases, new report finds
The city of Milwaukee borrowed an estimated $26 million in “police brutality bonds,” allowing banks and investors to collect $3.9 million in fees and interest from 2008-2017, according to a new report.
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Community leaders call for MPD reforms following Sterling Brown arrest
After a pattern of police misconduct, including Sterling Brown’s arrest, community leaders call for policy and culture changes in MPD.
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Vigil sparks conversation about relationship between shootings, domestic violence
A vigil at the Sojourner Family Peace Center honored survivors and victims of gun violence, while advocating for stricter gun policies.
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As opioid death toll rises, task force releases plan to combat epidemic
A preliminary plan to reduce the number of drug overdose deaths has been released by the City-County Opioid, Heroin, and Cocaine Task Force. The pace of drug- related deaths in Milwaukee County is similar to last year’s, which hit an all-time high.
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Community members redouble effort to promote safe driving on Northwest Side
Community members gathered recently at the corner of 35th Street and Capitol Drive to promote safer driving at the intersection, which the alderman says is the most dangerous in the state of Wisconsin.