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The AFL-CIO president backs changes to police practices and accountability. But the group is also facing criticism for continued ties with police unions.

A day after Democrats rolled out a policing reform bill, Senate Republicans create a group to draft a plan. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell asks Sen. Tim Scott to take the lead.

As demonstrations continue in honor of George Floyd, and many cities in Ohio and elsewhere have come under fire for police response to such protests,...

Demonstrators against police abuse gathered in front of the home of Columbus school board president Jennifer Adair on Monday night.The protesters want…

An array of federal agencies funnel grants to local law enforcement. But some say that federal involvement undermines community accountability and focuses more on enforcement than minimizing harm.

The Democratic Party standard bearer's opposition comes as more activists call on cities and states to defund or abolish police departments, which President Trump's campaign has seized on.

The court-made doctrine that makes it very difficult to sue over excessive force by police is under the microscope.

Congressional Democrats on Monday unveiled the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, which aims to install wide-ranging reforms for police departments across the country. It faces Republican opposition.

Scores of people, young and old, continue to take to the streets in Columbus. More than a week after demonstrations began over George Floyd's death and…

Researchers say police should not be using tear gas or pepper spray against protesters. They make people cough droplets and damage the body in ways that could make people sicker from COVID-19.