(CNN)New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday signed what he called the "most aggressive" police reform legislative package in the nation in a move that makes officers more accountable and criminalizes chokeholds and other controversial restraints. The bills -- vehemently opposed by a coalition of law enforcement unions -- ffollows weeks of protests nationwide. Legislative efforts targeting police violence have taken hold nationally after the deaths of several African Americans at the hands of the police, including George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis last month after a white police officer...…(CNN)New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday signed what he called the "most aggressive" police reform legislative package in the nation in a move that makes officers more accountable and criminalizes chokeholds and other controversial restraints. The bills -- vehemently opposed by a coalition of law enforcement unions -- ffollows weeks of protests nationwide. Legislative efforts targeting police violence have taken hold nationally after the deaths of several African Americans at the hands of the police, including George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis last month after a white police officer...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Two men face criminal charges for allegedly threatening Michigan public officials, including a US senator and congresswoman, regarding the results of the 2020 election, according to a news release from Attorney General Dana Nessel.Daniel Thompson of Michigan is charged with three counts of malicious use of service provided by a telecommunication service provider, according to the charging documents provided by Nessel’s office. Thompson allegedly left threatening messages for Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, made vulgar and threatening...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Two men face criminal charges for allegedly threatening Michigan public officials, including a US senator and congresswoman, regarding the results of the 2020 election, according to a news release from Attorney General Dana Nessel.Daniel Thompson of Michigan is charged with three counts of malicious use of service provided by a telecommunication service provider, according to the charging documents provided by Nessel’s office. Thompson allegedly left threatening messages for Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, made vulgar and threatening...WW…

(CNN)State officials who argue ICE officers undermine the justice system when they make arrests at courthouses just won a significant victory.US District Judge Jed S. Rakoff Wednesday blocking Immigration and Customs Enforcement from continuing the practice in New York state, calling the policy that led to an uptick in courthouse arrests there illegal.For years, state and local officials have argued that when ICE officers intercept undocumented immigrants at courthouses -- where they are making appearances as defendants, witnesses or victims -- it endangers public safety by making it harder...…(CNN)State officials who argue ICE officers undermine the justice system when they make arrests at courthouses just won a significant victory.US District Judge Jed S. Rakoff Wednesday blocking Immigration and Customs Enforcement from continuing the practice in New York state, calling the policy that led to an uptick in courthouse arrests there illegal.For years, state and local officials have argued that when ICE officers intercept undocumented immigrants at courthouses -- where they are making appearances as defendants, witnesses or victims -- it endangers public safety by making it harder...WW…

(CNN)New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday called recent looting and unrest in New York City "inexcusable," publicly blaming Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City Police Department and suggesting that he could override de Blasio to send the National Guard into the city.Cuomo, who has with his fellow Democrat de Blasio, spoke after instances of property destruction and looting, particularly in midtown Manhattan, amid peaceful protests Monday night."The NYPD and the mayor did not do their job last night. I believe that," he said Tuesday during a press conference in Albany."I believe the...…(CNN)New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday called recent looting and unrest in New York City "inexcusable," publicly blaming Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City Police Department and suggesting that he could override de Blasio to send the National Guard into the city.Cuomo, who has with his fellow Democrat de Blasio, spoke after instances of property destruction and looting, particularly in midtown Manhattan, amid peaceful protests Monday night."The NYPD and the mayor did not do their job last night. I believe that," he said Tuesday during a press conference in Albany."I believe the...WW…