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Turmoil in Ferguson, Missouri
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The shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri has ignited mass riots and a national debate about the militarization of the police.
Ballotpedia has published an overview article about the incident, detailing reactions to the shooting and possible ramifications. Additional resources include:
- This week's State Legislative Tracker includes a look at a Missouri state senator who reported that she was teargassed by police in Ferguson.
- Our article about the laws governing recall in Missouri has seen a recent spike in page views. Ferguson is a Class 3 city, meaning citizens do have the right to initiate a recall against the mayor and city council. Turnout in Ferguson's last mayoral election was just 12%.
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