President Obama, Eric Holder Call for Peaceful Protests, Dozens Arrested After No Indictment on Michael Brown Shooting Case

Leaders in Washington, D.C. have urged for peace following the grand jury’s decision not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. While some protests escalated into violence, President Barack Obama called for restraint despite the grand jury’s outcome.

Ferguson, Missouri Protest Update: Thousands Rally for Justice for Michael Brown During 'FergusonOctober' March

Thousands of protesters marched in St. Louis on Saturday demanding justice for Michael Brown, the unarmed teenager who was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri a little over two months ago.

Tensions Between Police and Ferguson Protesters Rise After Police Chief Releases Apology Video

Tension peaked between police and protesters in Ferguson, Missouri Thursday night when Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson directly addressed the crowd in wake of the killing of Michael Brown.

Militarization of Arizona's Maricopa County Police Raise Concerns of 1033 Program, Missing Weapons

Following criticism of the militarization of law enforcement in Ferguson, Missouri, and the subsequent order for a review of such activities, national organizations are highlighting Arizona police and their use of military-grade weapons.

President Barack Obama to Review 1033 Program on Military Weapons for Local Police After Ferguson Protests

Following calls by individuals and national organizations after the Ferguson, Missouri, protests, President Barack Obama has ordered a review of a U.S. Department of Defense program that allows local law enforcement to access surplus military-grade weapons.

Nearly 100 Organizations Call for Federal Action to Prevent Discriminatory Profiling After Ferguson Shooting

A coalition of national organizations focusin on issues ranging from immigration, human rights, law and leadership to race relations, have called for an update of federal guidelines and legislation following the death of 18-year-old African-American Michael Brown.

Paul Ryan on the Issues: Congressman Talks Ferguson, Immigration, ISIS and Hillary Clinton's Presidential Bid

Rep. Paul Ryan, R-WI, has been making the media rounds and spoke about ongoing issues including immigration, Islamic State, 2016 elections and the events in Ferguson, Missouri.

Latino Interest in Ferguson Police Shooting, Protest 'Small' Compared to Blacks, Whites

Public opinion on Michael Brown's death and the response in Ferguson, Missouri, is divided among blacks, whites and Hispanics. While most Hispanics believe the issue of race needs to be discussed, many are not that interested in the St. Louis suburb's events compared to the black community.

National Latino Organizations Call for Congressional Review of Military Weapons Program After Michael Brown Shooting, Ferguson Protests

National Latino organizations are continuing their calls for peace and justice after the death of Michael Brown and the subsequent protests in Ferguson, Missouri. A congressional review of military-grade weaponry used by police in Ferguson has also been requested.

National Civil Rights Organizations 'Vigilant' After Michael Brown Shooting, Ferguson Protests

Michael Brown's death and the subsequent protests in Ferguson, Missouri, have national civil rights organizations' attention as calls for peace and justice grow louder.

Michael Brown Shooting Update: Ferguson Police Stopped Far More Blacks Than Whites in 2013

In Ferguson, Missouri, two-thirds of the population is black, but the city's police force is dominantly white. The disproportion of Ferguson's overall population and police department has alarmed people of potential racial profiling.
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