Bexar County DA announces new Public Integrity and Civil Rights division, names Nicole Thornbro as chief

Bexar County DA announces new Public Integrity and Civil Rights division, names Nicole Thornbro as chief

Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales has tapped Assistant District Attorney Nicole Thornbro to lead the new Public Integrity and Civil Rights Division.As chief, Thornbro will review and prosecute cases that involve official misconduct, excessive use of force, complex financial crimes and internet crimes that exploit children, according to a news release from the district attorney’s office.The newly formed division is a consolidation of th…

Five State and Local Entities Safeguarding Our Civil Rights

State and local officials play direct and crucial roles in shaping and safeguarding our civil rights and civil liberties, especially amid the Trump administration’s ongoing attacks. These offices and officials – governors, state legislatures, attorneys general, and mayors – influence countless parts of our daily lives but, most importantly, their decisions can determine voter access, life-saving healthcare, gender-affirming care, and other vital…