Citizen Rights

Police excessive force lawsuits have surged by 12% in the past year, marking a troubling upward trend in civil rights violations. This alarming increase...

Detainees in a recent case allege they were held for 12 hours without formal charges, sparking concerns about due process and civil liberties. This...

False arrest claims have surged by 20% in the past year, according to recent legal data. This alarming increase coincides with heightened public scrutiny...

Police misconduct cases have surged by 18% over the past decade, according to the latest Department of Justice report. This alarming trend underscores the...

New data reveals a troubling trend: police misconduct cases have surged by 20% in the past year. This alarming increase highlights a growing concern...

Qualified immunity shields police officers from accountability in 95% of cases, according to a recent study. This legal doctrine, rooted in centuries-old common law,...

Over the past eight decades, a legal doctrine has shielded police officers from accountability in countless civil rights lawsuits. This doctrine, known as qualified...

In the United States, police officers fatally shoot nearly 1,000 people each year. These incidents leave communities reeling and raise critical questions about accountability...

Every year, thousands of individuals find themselves in life-threatening situations where the use of deadly force becomes a grim necessity. The laws governing these...

Every year, police officers in the United States use deadly force in thousands of incidents. The use of such force is a critical and...

Police use of Tasers has become a contentious issue, with over 1,000 deaths linked to the devices in the U.S. since 2001. The debate...

Every year, millions of welfare checks occur across the United States, initiated by concerned friends, family members, or even strangers. These checks, often involving...

Every year, law enforcement agencies across the country conduct thousands of welfare checks, often entering private residences to ensure the safety and well-being of...

Every day, law enforcement agencies across the United States conduct thousands of welfare checks, a critical tool in ensuring public safety and well-being. These...

Every year, law enforcement agencies across the United States execute thousands of forced entries into private residences. These incidents, often dramatic and sometimes controversial,...

Police engage in high-speed chases more than 300 times each year to apprehend fleeing suspects, a tactic known as hot pursuit. This aggressive tactic...

Law enforcement officers face situations demanding immediate action, often without time to secure a warrant. In 2021 alone, U.S. courts ruled on over 1,200...

Police officers in the U.S. conduct roughly 3.7 million forced entries annually, a stark reminder that law enforcement's authority extends beyond mere requests. While...

Police officers are not required to obtain a warrant to enter a private residence in all circumstances. According to a 2021 study by the...

Every year, millions of Americans experience police officers knocking on their doors. Whether it's a routine inquiry or a serious investigation, these encounters can...

Police departments across the country are employing a tactic called "knock and talk" in 70% of drug investigations. This strategy, which involves officers knocking...

Every year, U.S. law enforcement seizes billions of dollars in assets from individuals accused of criminal activity. These actions, part of asset forfeiture proceedings,...

In certain states, law enforcement agencies have the authority to confiscate over $8,000 in cash from individuals without filing any criminal charges. This controversial...

Law enforcement agencies across the United States seized over $3.3 billion in assets in 2021 alone. This practice, known as civil asset forfeiture, allows...

Every year, law enforcement agencies across the country seize billions of dollars worth of property from individuals suspected of criminal activity. In many cases,...

Police departments across the country are gaining new powers to hold onto seized property. A recent law now allows law enforcement to retain seized...

Over 1,000 properties change hands annually in the United States after police seizures, a stark reminder of the consequences of criminal activity. These assets,...

Every year, law enforcement agencies across the United States impound thousands of vehicles. These actions, while common, often raise questions about the boundaries of...

Every year, millions of drivers face the inconvenience of having their vehicles towed, often due to common yet avoidable violations. Police departments across the...

Every year, millions of vehicle searches occur across the United States, leaving many drivers uncertain about their rights. The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from...

The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in 2023 that significantly impacts the scope of police searches during traffic stops. The ruling...

In 12 states across the U.S., law enforcement officers possess the authority to request drivers to exit their vehicles during a traffic stop. This...

The Supreme Court has handed down a landmark decision, ruling that police officers can search vehicles following minor traffic violations. This ruling, a 5-3...

Every day, millions of drivers find themselves pulled over by law enforcement. In the United States alone, police conduct an estimated 50,000 traffic stops...

Every year, millions of drivers face roadside tests for alcohol impairment, yet many remain unaware of the legal principle that often underpins these stops:...

In 12 states across the U.S., law enforcement officers possess the authority to draw blood from individuals without their consent under specific circumstances. This...

Refusing a Breathalyzer test can have severe consequences, including an automatic one-year license suspension in many jurisdictions. This penalty often surpasses the suspension for...

Nearly one in three U.S. adults will be pulled over for a traffic stop at some point in their lives. When alcohol is suspected,...

Police departments across the state will now have the authority to administer breath tests to 500 drivers weekly, following the recent passing of a...

Every year, thousands of lives are lost due to impaired driving. Sobriety checkpoints, a proactive measure to combat this issue, have become a common...

Every year, law enforcement agencies across the United States conduct thousands of DUI checkpoints, netting thousands of arrests. These checkpoints, while controversial, serve as...

Every year, thousands of drivers encounter DUI checkpoints, temporary roadblocks set up by law enforcement to identify and deter impaired drivers. Despite their commonality,...

Police roadblocks, also known as checkpoints, are a common sight on roads worldwide, but their legality is often scrutinized. In the United States alone,...

During a state of emergency, governments gain extraordinary powers, but citizens retain fundamental rights. These rights, though often tested, remain the bedrock of democratic...

In the United States, law enforcement officers conduct approximately 1.5 million searches annually without warrants. While the Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches...

When emergencies strike, police forces across the nation are granted sweeping powers to maintain order and protect citizens. These authorities, often invoked during crises,...

During emergencies, law enforcement officers are granted expanded powers to maintain public safety and order. One of these powers is the ability to stop...

During curfew hours, law enforcement agencies report a significant increase in stop-and-search incidents. In many regions, these interactions surge by up to 40% when...

Police departments across 12 states have begun enforcing curfews as tensions escalate in response to recent protests. With over 50 cities implementing some form...

Police departments across the country are seeing their authority grow with the implementation of new curfew enforcement laws. These laws, designed to curb nighttime...