Vox — Read: Hillary Clinton’s huge new speech on criminal justice reform

Hillary Clinton spoke about reforming criminal justice at Columbia University on Wednesday. Here's the full text of her remarks, as delivered.

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Read: Hillary Clinton’s huge new speech on criminal justice reform

Scriptonite — The Birth Of A Police State: UK Police To Be Granted Sweeping New Powers

The UK Government is about to pass legislation which will make any behaviour perceived to potentially ‘cause nuisance or annoyance’ a criminal offence. The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill also grants local authorities, police and even private security firms sweeping powers to bar citizens from assembling lawfully in public spaces. The Bill has successfully passed through the House of Commons without issue, and is now in the latter stages of review by the House of Lords, after which it will receive Royal Assent and become Law. Those who refuse orders under the new rules will face arrest, fines and even prison time...

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The Birth Of A Police State: Uk Police To Be Granted Sweeping New Powers

Jonathan Turley: The Price of Silence: Supreme Court Rules That Pre-Miranda Silence Can Be Used Against Defendant To Prove Guilt

In a major loss for individual rights vis-a-vis the police, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that prosecutors could use a person’s silence against them in court if it comes before he’s told of his right to remain silent. The prosecutors used the silence of Genovevo Salinas to convict him of a 1992 murder. Because this was a non-custodial interview, the Court ruled that the prosecutors could use his silence even though citizens are allowed to refuse to speak with police. It is of little surprise that the pro-police powers decision was written by Samuel Alito who consistently rules in favor of expanding police powers.

The Price of Silence: Supreme Court Rules That Pre-Miranda Silence Can Be Used Against Defendant To Prove Guilt
Jonathan Turley | Shapiro Chair for Public Interest Law at The George Washington University Law School

See also, Don't Talk to Cops, Part 1 and Don't Talk to Cops, Part 2 (video).