George Floyd protests
Coverage of George Floyd protests in the Nexus archive.
- NYPD Commissioner Tisch calls officers firearm ban from Pride Parade ‘slap in the face’
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch criticized a ban on officers carrying firearms during the Pride Parade as a 'slap in the face,' arguing it undermines their uniform and service. The Gay Officers Action League (GOAL) has been barred from marching with weapons since 2021, a decision linked to Heritage of Pride's past concerns over NYPD conduct during the George Floyd protests. Heritage of Pride stated the ban resulted from a member vote prioritizing safety, while officers insist they should be allowed to represent both their profession and LGBTQ+ identity.
- Denver could pay another $2.9m in settlements for George Floyd protesters
Denver City Council is set to approve $2.9 million in settlements with 13 individuals over police misconduct during the 2020 George Floyd protests. The city admitted liability in court documents after losing an appeal on a $14 million jury award, acknowledging police used excessive force and violated First Amendment rights.
- FIRST ON FOX: Trump admin transforms DC hotspot once rocked by George Floyd protests in symbolic reversal
President Donald Trump's Department of the Interior installed a patriotic exhibit at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., featuring Revolutionary War figures Caesar Rodney and 12 soldiers. The site, previously associated with protests including those following George Floyd's death in 2020, now highlights America's 250th anniversary themes with the new installation.