'It's a Lie, but It's Fun': An Officer's Falsified Report Leads to a Man's Suicide
The officer was suspended for only six days.
Criminal Justice
California Governor Proposes Millions in Public Defender Funding To Settle Sixth Amendment Lawsuit
The ACLU argues the lack of state funding and oversight creates an unconstitutional lack of access to legal counsel in poorer California counties.
Atlanta Disbands Its Narcotics Unit To Focus on Violent Crimes Instead
A reduced emphasis of busting low-level dealers and users would be good news for scaling back the drug war.
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
Confederate monuments, bird handling, and tied houses.
An NYPD Cop Was Sentenced to a Day in Jail for a Lie That Nearly Doomed a Man to 15 Years in Prison
The judge said six months in jail for the cop's perjury would be "unduly harsh."
Super Bowl Sex-Trafficking Myths Return
And they're just as wrong and dangerous this time around.
Ohio Police Captain Gets Pulled Over While Driving Drunk; Officers Let Him Go Home
The chief weighs in: "Poor choices were made on Christmas night."
New Jersey Cop Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Money From Suspects
He is one of at least eight officers in the department who allegedly stopped people without cause and pocketed their cash.
How San Antonio's Worst Cops Get Their Jobs Back
Thanks to the police union, bad officers don't stay fired for long.
May an Individual Claim Minority Status Based on a DNA Test Showing a Small Amount of African Heritage?
No, yes, then no again said the State of Washington, ultimately upheld by the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Are We Experiencing a Nationwide 'Anti-Semitism Crisis'?
Hate crime data suggest that claim is overblown.
Arizona First Amendment Challenge to Anti-BDS Law Dismissed on Procedural Grounds
A change to state law keeps it from applying to the plaintiff, which makes the request for injunctive and declaratory relief moot.
LAPD Officers Falsely Identified Drivers as Gang Members To Boost Their Numbers
Chief Michel R. Moore: "There is no place in the Department for any individual who would purposely falsify information on a Department report."
Groups Call for Justice Department To Investigate Mississippi Prisons after Violence Leaves Five Inmates Dead
In Mississippi's severely understaffed prisons, gangs run the show.
Opponents of New York Bail Reform Seize on Anti-Semitic Attacks in Order To Sabotage Important Changes
Jewish criminal justice groups are not having it.
The Illinois Comptroller Will Cease Collecting Red Light Camera Fines Amid Corruption Scandal
"As a matter of public policy, this system is clearly broken," says Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza.
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A Public Service Announcement, especially for the lawyers among our readers.
Sen. Hawley and other GOP Senators introduce resolution that would allow dismissal of approved-but-not-transmitted Articles of Impeachments
Sen. Hawley's resolution resembles a hypothetical rule I proposed last month, which I think is constitutional
NYPD Officers Are Warned That Parking Violation Crackdowns Are Coming
Of the nearly 9,000 NYPD placard abuse complaints documented, over half have resulted in no action taken against violators.
Was there a Nondelegation at the Founding?
Julian Davis Mortenson and Nick Bagley say "no." Ilan Wurman responds, "not so fast."
Trump Wants to Target Iranian Cultural Sites, Says His Tweets Shall Serve as Notice to Congress
Plus: the never-quite-there Klobuchar Moment, how Fox News learned to love the deep state, and more...
A New ABA Model Rule 8.5 to Promote Diversity and Inclusion?
"Every lawyer has a professional duty to undertake affirmative steps to remedy de facto and de jure discrimination, eliminate bias, and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession"
New York Cop Finally Quits—More Than a Year After He Broke Into a Woman's Home and Threatened Her
Michael Reynolds was charged with aggravated burglary and assault because of the incursion.
One Year After It Passed, California's Police Accountability Law Is Working
In requiring greater transparency in police record-keeping, California proves it can do at least one thing right.
New York Charged Grafton Thomas With Attempted Murder for Assaulting Jews With a Machete. Why Are the Feds Prosecuting Him for the Same Attack?
A crime in Monsey leads to a redundant prosecution that hinges on the defendant's anti-Semitism.
McDonald's Coffee Cup Incident Was a Hoax Perpetrated by the Police
The officer responsible has been fired.
California Law Unconstitutionally Discriminates Against Certain Workers, Argue Uber and Postmates
Gig workers and companies are suing over a California law, AB 5, that criminalizes their continued employment.
Missouri Cops Used Federal Loophole To Seize $2.6 Million From Drivers Who They Never Charged With Crimes
St. Charles County law enforcement used shady practices to seize motorists' assets without convictions.
Meet 2 Alabama Cops Proud of Seizing Panhandlers' Signs at Christmas
Peace on earth and good will toward men?
The Monsey Attack Shows Anti-Semitic Violence Isn't Always Tied to the Far Right
Many ideological extremes are responsible for anti-Jewish attacks.
New York Is Ringing In the New Year With Major Criminal Justice Reforms
Less dependence on bail and stronger requirements for evidence sharing will help defendants fight charges.
