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Georgia's Citizen's Arrest Overhaul
Thursday, February 25, 2021
OPINION: The ugly past of Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law

Georgia's Citizen's Arrest Overhaul
Thursday, February 25, 2021
OPINION: The ugly past of Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law
South Carolina Statehouse
Sunday, February 21, 2021
‘If You’re African-American, Do Not Apply’: South Carolina Elect All White Judges to Dismay of Black Lawmakers
State Rep. Gregory Porter (IN)
Friday, February 19, 2021
Indiana - Republicans shout down and boo Black colleagues who speak about discrimination on House floor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
OP-ED - It’s time for Arkansas to pass a hate crimes law

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