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The hidden cost of the ‘less lethal’ law enforcement tool

by Brian Seay

More than 1,000 people have died following incidents where police stunned them with Tasers nationwide since the early 2000’s.

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2 Omaha officers charged with assault in mentally ill man’s death

by Brian Seay

Two officers in Nebraska are facing assault charges in connection with a mentally ill man’s death in early June.

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House passes pair of immigration bills, but can they pass the Senate?

by Brian Seay

The House on Thursday passed a pair of bills aimed at stiffening penalties for undocumented immigrants as well as the sanctuary cities that shield them.

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