Wanda Newsome
Coverage of Wanda Newsome in the Nexus archive.
- They patrolled Philly’s streets to protect the public. Now their gun licenses are being revoked.
The Black Lions, a group inspired by the Black Panther Party, had their gun licenses revoked by Philadelphia's Police Department, which cited public safety concerns. Group members, including Chairman Paul Birdsong, argue the revocation violates their constitutional rights and are challenging it in court. Two members had their licenses reinstated after evidence showed they were not involved in a disputed January 31 incident.
- Visibly Armed, They Patrolled the Streets to Protect the Public From ICE. Now Their Gun Licenses Are Being Revoked.
The Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, a group patrolling Philadelphia with firearms to protect the public from ICE and police, faces gun license revocations by the city's Police Department. The department cited public safety concerns during a January 31 encounter, while the group claims the decision violates constitutional rights and is retaliatory.