Enforcement

Addressing Recklessness: The Urgent Need for Increased Traffic Law Enforcement in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California – Traffic fatalities have surged in Los Angeles over the past years, with road recklessness significantly increasing during the pandemic. A recent op-ed article by Michael Schneider highlighted the decline in driving courtesy in Southern California, with many drivers disregarding stop signs and running red lights. While Measure HLA aims to improve safety and transit options in Los Angeles, it fails to address the underlying issue of recklessness as the primary cause of traffic deaths. The focus should be on enforcing basic traffic laws, whether through the use of cameras or police … Read more

Georgia Deputy Survives Traumatic Crash: Advocates for Enforcement of Move Over Law

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia conducted a special detail on Saturday to focus on enforcing the Move Over Law, following an incident where one of their deputies was struck by a driver who failed to move into the next lane. Deputy Kelvin Dingle, who had been serving with the Sheriff’s Office for the last year and a half, was hit by a vehicle while working a wreck on GA-400 on June 25, 2023. He suffered a spinal cord injury and had to undergo extensive rehabilitation before returning to the … Read more

Texas Civil Rights Groups Seek Injunction to Halt Implementation of Controversial Immigration Enforcement Law

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Austin, Texas – The ACLU of Texas and the Texas Civil Rights Project have requested a federal judge to intervene and block the implementation of a new law in Texas that criminalizes unauthorized entry into the state. This legal action comes after the same groups previously filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the law, which was signed by Governor Greg Abbott last month. The law, known as Senate Bill 4, is set to take effect on March 5th. It grants local and state law enforcement the power to arrest and detain individuals suspected of … Read more

Beware of Nationwide Jury Duty Scam: Scammers Impersonating Law Enforcement Officers Target Innocent Victims

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan and U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg are warning the public about a nationwide scam targeting individuals who have failed to appear for jury duty. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers, including U.S. Marshals, and threatening arrest if a fine is not paid. The Middle District of Florida has seen a significant increase in reports of victims falling victim to these scams. The scammers employ convincing tactics, providing personal information about their targets, including addresses and dates of birth. They may even use the names of … Read more