BRIEFLY

Posts from Joshua Newville, a Minnesota employment lawyer, civil rights attorney, and mediator.

In an article published in The Week on Friday, Scott Lemieux reminds readers of one of the most troubling aspects of the murder of Walter...

Apr 13, 2015

A problem with officers who engage in violations of the 4th Amendment (excessive force, unlawful arrest, and unreasonable search and...

Feb 13, 2015

In August 2012, I wrote about the problem with the City of Minneapolis dispensing with civilian review of police officers’ conduct. That...

Nov 13, 2014

In an alarming video posted to YouTube this week, two St. Paul police officers violently arrested and tazed a black man who was simply...

Aug 28, 2014

A civilized society depends on a well-maintained police force dedicated to service and protection. However, when officers stray from the...

Jun 18, 2013