#CommunityJustice

@legalinfons.bsky.social

5 days ago

We have a couple of Free Notary Clinics coming up on the #SouthShore this week on Friday!
Bridgewater - bit.ly/LISNSNotaryBW
Lunenburg - bit.ly/LISNSNotaryLune

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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

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6 days ago

Minnesota activists welcomed the Kristi Noem DHS firing, saying community protests helped push for accountability.

Leaders say the work of protecting civil rights is not over.

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#KristiNoem #CivilRights #MinnesotaActivists #CommunityJustice

The St. Louis American

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1 week ago

New North St. Louis hub anchors legal, grassroots work A building that once housed church gatherings and family programs in North St. Louis will now serve as a hub for legal advocacy and grassroots organizing — a shift that leaders say is about far more than a grand opening. Action St. Louis and ArchCity Defenders officially opened the Northside Movement Center at 5939 Goodfellow […]

'New North St. Louis hub anchors legal, grassroots work'

🖋 Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American
📸 Lawrence Bryant | St. Louis American

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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2 weeks ago

Spokane City Council approves $100,000 emergency aid contract for immigrant families after hours of testimony After more than an hour of public testimony, Spokane City Council voted 6–1 to approve a $100,000 personal-services agreement (OPR20260127) with the Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition to fund emergency aid for immigrant and refugee households; council members called it a pilot that will be closely monitored.

The Spokane City Council just approved a $100,000 emergency fund aimed at supporting immigrant and refugee families in crisis, igniting a passionate debate on community needs and transparency.

Learn more here!

#SpokaneSpokaneCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #CommunityJustice #CivicEngagement

QnotesCarolinas

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3 weeks ago

City of Asheville and Buncombe County stand up against DEI critic’s allegations - QnotesCarolinas.com Buncombe County officials defend DEI policies against GOP claims of racial bias, sparking heated debate in NC legislature.

NORTH CAROLINA - County Chairwoman says program being used to reach underserved communities.

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Ivo Trace | Ten10 Visuals Network ™

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3 weeks ago

P€ADO PROTECTING PUB NEEDS A CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT! | CtrlAltD3flect™ #whatwouldyoudo YouTube video by Ten10 Visuals Network™

Swindon’s Swiss Chalet pub is under siege. 15/2/26, the landlady was accused of shielding an alleged pdf from a growing crowd in Gorse Hill. Police moved in to make an arrest as tensions boiled over.
#SwissChalet #ukcrime #BreakingNews #CommunityJustice
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Citizen Portal News Nevada

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1 month ago

Reno public speakers demand bodycam release, alternatives to police after Feb. 3 death Dozens of residents told the Reno City Council that officers shot and killed Michael Johnson Jr. during a Feb. 3 welfare check and urged release of body‑worn camera footage, names of officers involved and a reallocation of funds toward community‑based crisis response teams.

Community outrage erupts as Reno residents demand transparency and alternatives to police funding following the tragic shooting of Michael Johnson Jr.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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1 month ago

Openings and testimony in Jefferson County trial after June 18 Port Arthur altercation In the 252nd District Court, prosecutors and defense gave opening statements and jurors heard witness testimony about a June 18, 2023 Port Arthur altercation that prosecutors say involved machetes, a handgun and an AK-style rifle. The court resolved an interpreter question, admitted hospital and weapon photos and recessed until tomorrow morning.

A dramatic trial unfolds in Jefferson County as witness testimonies clash over a violent Father's Day altercation involving machetes and firearms.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Council committee reviews $100,000 contract to Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition amid questions on process and oversight The committee heard public testimony both supporting and opposing a proposed $100,000 personal services contract with the Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition (CERC). City staff and CERC representatives said 92% of funds would go directly to households; council members pressed for procurement, reporting and anti‑lobbying safeguards.

A proposed $100,000 contract for the Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition sparks debate over funding transparency and accountability for immigrant families in urgent need.

Read the full story

#SpokaneSpokaneCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #FiscalAccountability #PublicEngagement #CommunityJustice

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

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1 month ago

Civil rights attorney James Cook reflects on his work at Burris Law, defending communities from police misconduct and ICE enforcement through accountability and civic engagement.

Read more: buff.ly/4TBiNjw

#CivilRights #LegalAdvocacy #CommunityJustice

Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

Working‑group bill H.540 would clarify reparative program referrals, add sentencing factors and standard forms Chief Judge Tom Zona and Department of Corrections staff told the committee H.540 consolidates reparative/referral language across statutes, makes referrals clearly available as stand‑alone sentences (not only probation conditions), adds nonexclusive factors for judges to weigh, and proposes standardized referral forms; the committee will consult the Judiciary Committee before any final vote.

A new bill in Vermont aims to streamline reparative program referrals, making them clearer and more accessible for judges and offenders alike.

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#VT #VermontReparativeJustice #JudicialReform #SentencingClarity #CitizenPortal #CommunityJustice

Gina

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1 month ago

Community Justice

The organization #CommunityJustice is committed to reducing gun violence in Black and brown communities by empowering those who are closest to the pain.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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2 months ago

Court weighs sovereign‑immunity limits in case over shooting at Terra Stadium Isaiah Thomas sued after being shot in a stadium parking lot; Clayton County School District moved to dismiss on sovereign‑immunity grounds, while plaintiff argued the stadium is leased/operated as a business. Judge Hayward will issue an order after briefing.

A high-profile lawsuit over a shooting at Terra Stadium raises critical questions about sovereign immunity and the rights of victims against public entities.

Read the full story!

#TX #TexasSchools #PublicSafety #LegalAccountability #CitizenPortal #CommunityJustice

Citizen Portal News California

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2 months ago

Family and advocates press Santa Ana oversight commission for independent probe into Noe Rodriguez killing Family members and advocates urged the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission to seek an independent investigation and public community briefings after the December 2024 death of Noe Rodriguez, saying officers’ statements conflict with full body‑camera footage and naming Officer Luis Casillas among those involved.

The family of Noe Rodriguez is demanding justice as shocking discrepancies emerge between police statements and video footage of his tragic death.

Get the details!

#SantaAnaOrangeCounty #CA #PoliceOversight #SantaAnaAccountability #CommunityJustice #TransparencyInInvestigations #CitizenPortal

Hannah Graham

@drhannahgraham.bsky.social

2 months ago

SNP MSP and Criminal Justice Committee Convener @audreynicollsnp.bsky.social asks Finance Secretary @shonarobison.bsky.social about investment in community justice funding in the 2026-2027 budget @parliament.scot /2.
#Justice #CriminalJustice #CommunityJustice #ScottishBudget

Citizen Portal News Texas

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3 months ago

Judge Hayward moves Clayton County arraignment calendar: multiple pleas accepted, one dismissal, several bench warrants issued At a hybrid arraignment in Clayton County State Court (Courtroom 304) on Dec. 4, 2025, Judge Tammy Long Hayward reviewed defendants’ rights, appointed counsel for several, accepted multiple negotiated pleas (including First Offender pleas), the state dismissed at least one case, and bench warrants were issued for some no-shows.

In a busy arraignment session, Judge Tammy Long Hayward navigated a mix of pleas, dismissals, and bench warrants, all while emphasizing defendants' rights and responsibilities.

Learn more here

#TX #JudicialProcedure #LegalRights #ClaytonCountyCourt #CitizenPortal #CommunityJustice

QnotesCarolinas

@qnotescarolinas.bsky.social

3 months ago

Freedom Center for Social Justice named Qnotes 2025 Organization of the Year - QnotesCarolinas.com Qnotes names the Freedom Center for Social Justice its 2025 Organization of the Year for transformational advocacy and community impact.

CHARLOTTE - Sixteen years after its founding, Charlotte-based nonprofit leads the movement for LGBTQ+ empowerment, immigrant justice and cultural change. Read more at link👇

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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4 months ago

Green Fork Kitchen owner and residents allege discriminatory permitting and enforcement by City of Live Oak staff Public commenters and the Green Fork Kitchen owner told the City of Live Oak council that CRA staff and the building department treated the business unfairly, citing missing payments, an attorney’s involvement, excessive signage and delayed administrative appeals; the council opened the matter for follow-up but recorded no vote.

A local business owner claims she's been unfairly blocked from opening her restaurant by city officials, raising serious questions about discrimination and transparency in Live Oak.

Get the details!

#FL #CitizenPortal #CivicAccountability #CommunityJustice #LiveOakBusiness #EquityInRegulations

Boston Hand to Shoulder

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4 months ago

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#JuvenileServices #CommunityJustice #PublicPolicy #NonprofitLeadership

Ray Carter

@carter0712.bsky.social

4 months ago

#AccountabilityNow #ProtectBlackWomen #CommunityJustice #JusticeInIllinois

Ray Carter

@carter0712.bsky.social

4 months ago

#JusticeForSonyaMassey
#SonyaMassey
#SayHerName
#JusticeForSonya
#RememberSonyaMassey
#EndPoliceViolence
#AccountabilityNow
#ProtectBlackWomen
#CommunityJustice
#JusticeInIllinois

Ray Carter

@carter0712.bsky.social

4 months ago

#JusticeForSonyaMassey
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#SayHerName
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#EndPoliceViolence
#AccountabilityNow
#ProtectBlackWomen
#CommunityJustice
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Ray Carter

@carter0712.bsky.social

4 months ago

#JusticeForSonyaMassey
#SonyaMassey
#SayHerName
#JusticeForSonya
#RememberSonyaMassey
#EndPoliceViolence
#AccountabilityNow
#ProtectBlackWomen
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#JusticeInIllinois

Ray Carter

@carter0712.bsky.social

4 months ago

#JusticeForSonyaMassey
#SonyaMassey
#SayHerName
#JusticeForSonya
#RememberSonyaMassey
#EndPoliceViolence
#AccountabilityNow
#ProtectBlackWomen
#CommunityJustice
#JusticeInIllinois

Ray Carter

@carter0712.bsky.social

4 months ago

#JusticeForSonyaMassey
#SonyaMassey
#SayHerName
#JusticeForSonya
#RememberSonyaMassey
#EndPoliceViolence
#AccountabilityNow
#ProtectBlackWomen
#CommunityJustice
#JusticeInIllinois

Ray Carter

@carter0712.bsky.social

4 months ago

#JusticeForSonyaMassey
#SonyaMassey
#SayHerName
#JusticeForSonya
#RememberSonyaMassey
#EndPoliceViolence
#AccountabilityNow
#ProtectBlackWomen
#CommunityJustice
#JusticeInIllinois

Ray Carter

@carter0712.bsky.social

4 months ago

#JusticeForSonyaMassey
#SonyaMassey
#SayHerName
#JusticeForSonya
#RememberSonyaMassey
#EndPoliceViolence
#AccountabilityNow
#ProtectBlackWomen
#CommunityJustice
#JusticeInIllinois

Citizen Portal News Washington

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4 months ago

State Bar governors back exploring task force to study access-to-justice gap At a roundtable, members of the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors supported exploring a work group to study community-based responses to the access-to-justice gap and coordinate with the Access to Justice Board; a straw poll was nearly unanimous to pursue the idea.

Washington State Bar Association leaders are uniting to tackle the critical access-to-justice gap, proposing a new task force to explore innovative community-based solutions.

Learn more here

#WA #CitizenPortal #CivicInnovation #LegalAccess #CommunityJustice

Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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4 months ago

New Hanover County proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month; speakers describe expanded Community Justice Center services The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and heard from advocates and a retired district attorney about new services at the Community Justice Center, including remote filing of protective orders and a certified virtual courtroom, officials said.

New Hanover County takes a bold step in the fight against domestic violence by proclaiming October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and unveiling critical new services to support survivors.

Learn more here!

#NewHanoverCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #NewHanoverCounty #CommunityJustice