A Montana Case Tests the Constitutionality of the Gun-Free School Zones Act
The law makes it a felony to possess a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school, which covers the sidewalk in front of Gabriel Metcalf's house.
The law makes it a felony to possess a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school, which covers the sidewalk in front of Gabriel Metcalf's house.
Criticism of the state’s "yellow flag" statute is doubly misguided.
Across the country, ghoulish cities have outlawed teenage trick-or-treaters.
Without a prompt post-seizure hearing, people can lose their property for months or years even when they ultimately get it back.
According to legal documents, children have been forced to sleep on the floor of offices and gymnasiums, with limited access to bathrooms and showers.
Joshua Garton spent nearly two weeks in jail for "manufacturing and disseminating a harassing photograph on social media." A First Amendment lawsuit quickly followed.
It's unlikely to stop would-be shooters, but it certainly would allow more innocent people to be locked up with little recourse.
The Riders Come Out at Night frames it as a hopeful sign that police reform is possible.
A tricky, excellent legal drama shows just how hard it can be to pin down the truth.
Even though Jackson, Mississippi, police knew they had killed 37-year-old Dexter Wade, they didn't inform his mother and allowed him to be buried in a penal farm.
The propensity of prosecutors to jump to conclusions before all the evidence is in is very destructive—and nothing new.
The former White House chief of staff is one of several former Trump advisers who are cooperating with prosecutors.
Popular podcasts and shows portray crime as salacious and sexy, failing ordinary victims in the process.
Individuals are waiting months to have their criminal records expunged after court orders, according to a new lawsuit.
The FIRST STEP Act signed by Trump eased drug sentencing. He's running away from that accomplishment in the 2024 election.
Douglass Mackey's case raised questions about free speech, overcriminalization, and a politicized criminal legal system.
The election conspiracy theorist struck a deal that allows her to avoid prison by testifying for the prosecution.
Court says the warrant was “constitutionally defective” but grants police a “good faith” exception.
A judge tossed two of the claims against Afroman, finding that "the issue appears to be the humiliation and outrage that the officers feel at having their likenesses displayed and mocked."
In her new book From Rage to Reason, Emily Horowitz explains what's wrong with the sex offense registry.
A federal judge barred the former president from "publicly targeting" witnesses, prosecutors, or court personnel.
Prosecutors asked for longer prison sentences at trial and now seem to be trying again.
A 2019 Reason investigation detailed a long string of police abuses in Vallejo. Things have only gotten worse since then.
Sylvia Gonzalez, an anti-establishment politician, spent a day in jail for allegedly concealing a petition that she organized.
"Ironically, the actions of the police department have only proven my point," Noah Petersen said after being handcuffed, arrested, and jailed for his speech.
President Biden commemorated the 25th anniversary of his tragic death by celebrating legislation passed in Shepard's name. But it was based on a major falsehood.
A lawsuit against a Black Lives Matter activist could have a chilling impact on constitutionally protected activity.
Let's celebrate her return without exaggerating the relevant dangers; stranger abductions are rare.
The issue was rejected because it "jeopardizes the good order and security of the institution."
Tayvin Galanakis was arrested last year on suspicion of intoxication, even after a Breathalyzer showed he was sober.
In light of the state's marijuana reforms, the court says, the odor of weed is not enough to establish probable cause.
The outrageous case has led to calls from Congress to pass legislation curbing civil asset forfeiture.
Stop enabling thieves by owning stuff.
With subplots about bite mark evidence and asset forfeiture, it's a parade of shady cop practices.
One of the defense's theories was that "the requested immigration records" might "support [the ex-wife's] motive to fabricate because claiming she was a victim of a sexual assault would provide a way to continue her legal residency in the United States without assistance from Appellant after her divorce."
An officer conducted the search of Prentiss Jackson's vehicle after claiming he could smell "a little bit of weed." It ultimately resulted in a lengthy prison term.
"The police are free to ask questions, and the public is free to ignore them," wrote a federal judge.
A 2022 Canadian case involving what looks like a stoned mistake seems to be the closest real-world example of this purported danger.