Police tactics at campus protests reveal disparities in approaches to public order and lessons learned post-George Floyd

Problem Analysis (SQ Analysis): Universities and colleges are facing scrutiny for their police response to protests over Israel’s assault on Gaza. Since mid-April, thousands have been arrested, and footage shows various tactics used to disperse demonstrators. Civil rights groups criticize the excessive police response, arguing they must balance First Amendment … Read more

[WORLD] Mexico breaks diplomatic ties with Ecuador over embassy raid

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/06/americas/ecuador-vice-president-arrest-mexico-embassy-diplomatic-tensions-intl-hnk/index.html # Summary A. Ecuador’s former VP, Jorge Glas, was captured from the Mexican embassy by Ecuadorian officers. B. The former VP had seeked the embassy for constant seeking of refuge and asylum. C. He was convicted twice on fraud and corruption, and was pressed for fines and spent prison … Read more