Study: Democratic Governors Feed the Prison-Industrial Complex
Electorally vulnerable Democratic governors have historically been tougher on crime than Republicans.
Electorally vulnerable Democratic governors have historically been tougher on crime than Republicans.
The state that has executed the most prisoners may soon end the practice entirely.
During the last few election cycles, a wave of well-funded progressive candidates have run for prosecutor's offices in major cities. This time, quite a few reform-minded D.A.s won.
Now more than ever, it’s important to separate feelings of anger from the needs of justice.
An annual report on the death penalty shows its use declining everywhere except in the federal government.
Cash bail is as unjust as it is arbitrary.
Audits and research into the effectiveness of predictive policing have yielded mixed to negative assessments.
Three more death row inmates have been scheduled to die.
It's unclear what Biden will ultimately be able to accomplish as president, but he has been trying to bring transformative change since the 1970s.
HBO docuseries a devastating look at a family’s secret dysfunctions.
The Democratic nominee championed the law as a way to protect women. Instead, it hurt them.
The original meaning gives birthright citizenship to the U.S.-born children of undocumented migrants, even though its drafters didn't realize it would.
in government education, employment, and contracting.
The motion was submitted on behalf of the Luzerne County Board of Elections but Luzerne County has voted to have the motion withdrawn.
It meant under the authority of U.S. law, thus excluding foreign diplomats, foreign armies and (at the time) Native American tribes.
There is no statutory requirement that his successor must reside in Puerto Rico.
Briefs filed by the Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty and the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.
Privacy is a right, not a “high risk” and “possibly criminal” activity