The father of the victim says “there is no justice here” after the verdict was reached.
People from dozens of cities across Wisconsin came by bus to take part in the action, and 120 businesses were also closed to show support for the #daywithoutlatinos.
(REPORT) --- Amidst growing pushback against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown,
Wisconsin’s governor said police had requested the assistance of the National Guard in case unrest continues over the police killing of a Black man.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has activated the state's National Guard after unrest erupted in a predominantly Black neighborhood of Milwaukee in response to the police killing of Sylville K. Smith, 23, who was shot while trying to flee from an officer who had stopped his car Saturday. Crowds gathered after the shooting to protest another
Walker Signs Bill Blocking Communities From Issuing IDs For Voting.
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that hinders Milwaukee's efforts to provide local photo IDs to the homeless, immigrants in the country illegally and others who have difficulty obtaining state IDs. The Republican-backed bill prohibits towns and counties from spending money on or issuing photo IDs. It also prohibits using city or village IDs
Former Springfield Police Chief Edward Flynn got some unintended press Wednesday after an impassioned video went viral on YouTube.
“We tried to be accepting and respectful of the way the system works. … Until it got to the point where the Mike Brown thing happened,” Nate Hamilton said. “Now, you know who this police officer is, you’re seeing them get information, and in Milwaukee, we’re not getting no information.”
MILWAUKEE — The family of a black man shot 14 times by a white police officer in a Milwaukee park marks the spot where he died with red spray paint before starting a rally and marching through city streets. "Shame on you. People of color are people, too," protesters chant while carrying signs declaring, "Black Lives
Five protesters were arrested last week in Milwaukee during a demonstration demanding police accountability for the death of Derek Williams, a Black male.
Five protesters were arrested last week in Milwaukee during a demonstration demanding police accountability for the death of Derek Williams, a Black male who suffocated to death in the back of a police car in July 2011.
"I want everyone to know I'm not stopping at the fed's decision. I told Chief Flynn I’m not
