Criminal Justice
Backpage Executives Escape Pimping Charges Kamala Harris Brought (Twice) Against Them
The state will continue to pursue money-laundering charges against Carl Ferrer, Michael Lacey, and James Larkin.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Most of Texas Anti-Sanctuary City Law
State cannot force local police to serve as immigration agents and detain people for the feds.
Child Sex-Trafficking Victim Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison for Child Sex-Trafficking
Hope Zeferjohn's role was limited to chatting with the "victim"-who was never actually trafficked-on Facebook.
Trump's Pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio Is a Reminder that Presidential Pardon Powers Should Be Used Far More Often
Presidential pardons were a depressing crapshoot long before Arpaio received one.
Plainclothes Cop Caught on Video Pointing Gun, Threatening Motorcyclist.
If a cop does something he's not supposed to, why isn't he fired immediately?
Joe Arpaio May Have Been Pardoned, But He's Still a Whiny Baby
His and President Trump's complaints that he was treated unfairly by the courts are nonsense.
Trump, Sheriff Joe, and the Thrill of Arbitrary Power
The president admires strong men who break the law to enforce it.
Chicago Police Officer Convicted for Opening Fire on Car Full of Teens
Actual accountability in the Windy City, thanks to a federal jury.
When Government Can't Take 'Not Guilty' For an Answer
The feds are engaged in an extended grudge match against western dissidents, without regard for the cost to justice or the taxpayers.
Trump Rescinds Ban on Transfer of Some Military Equipment to Local Police
Rand Paul: "Americans must never sacrifice their liberty for an illusive and dangerous, or false, security."
'We As Legislators Can't Keep ICE From Lying' About Being Local Cops
ICE agents undermine public safety when they pretend to be local police to gain entry to immigrants' homes.
I Became a Pot Felon at 18. I'm Owed More Than an Apology.
Maybe reparations from the federal government are in order.
U.K. Expands Hate Crime Law Enforcement with Vague Online Crackdown
What exactly does it mean to treat 'online' crimes the same as those committed in person?
DOJ Retreats From Speech-Chilling Demand for Information About Trump's Opponents
Federal prosecutors say they did not realize how broad their warrant was.
Police Union Tries to Cast Criticism of Police as 'Blue Racism'
A desperate attempt to deflect accountability shows exactly what they think of themselves.
Forfeiture Loot Corrupts Justice
When law enforcement agencies make money by seizing property, due process vanishes.
