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Dallas Police and other city officials made statements condemning the violence in the released footage, in which Nichols, 29, was beaten by Memphis police officers. He died three days later.

Video showing five Memphis officers beating a Black man has been made public. The release comes one day after the officers were charged with murder in the death of Tyre Nichols. The footage shows the Black officers savagely beating the 29-year-old FedEx worker for three minutes in an assault that the Nichols family’s legal team likened to the infamous 1991 police beating of Los Angeles motorist Rodney King.

Gun safety advocates in Texas are demanding that Gov. Greg Abbott raise the age for purchasing AR-15-style rifles from 18 to 21. Abbott could put the issue to a vote by calling a special session.

Justin Berry was among 19 Austin police officers indicted earlier this year, accused of using excessive force against people protesting the murder of George Floyd.

Advocates and politicians say they hope Texas’ ban on abortion will motivate voters. But they say they’ll need to emulate the strategies of the anti-abortion movement to reach long-term success.

On Friday a Dallas County grand jury indicted two Dallas Police officers accused of assaulting protesters in the summer of 2020.

A Travis County grand jury is expected to indict "multiple" Austin Police officers accused of injuring people during the 2020 protests over the killing of George Floyd.

The officers are accused of severely injuring people during protests in downtown Dallas.

Two Dallas police officers face assault charges from 2020 George Floyd protests.

The Dallas County District Attorney's office says police may have misused "less lethal" firearms, leaving some protesters with serious injuries.

Last year, the country saw widespread protests against police violence. Activists say the spotlight on those issues has faded.

Several organizations are offering toolkits, legal advice and other resources for parents with a range of grievances against their local elected school boards.