Washington Task Force Suggests Making it Easier to Prosecute Killer Cops
Their recommendations would reform one of the most officer-friendly use-of-force policies in the country.
Criminal Justice
Pulp Fiction, Pope Francis Figured In Case of Alleged Foot Fetishist Charged With Child Sex-Trafficking
The Wisconsin case centered on whether paying to kiss teen's foot was a "commercial sex act."
Pennsylvania Governor Vetoes Bill To Keep Names of Police Officers in Shootings Secret
"I cannot allow local police department policies to be superseded and transparency to be criminalized."
Why Did U.S. Marshals Shoot at a Man 76 Times? Don't Look to Video for an Answer
The feds still haven't implemented body cameras for their own law enforcement officers.
How Idaho's Drug Warriors Stole Hope from Epileptic Kids
A Reason investigation uncovers how cops, prosecutors, and lobbyists conspired to restrict a promising cannabis-derived seizure treatment.
Trump's Pick for Attorney General Is a 'Drug War Dinosaur'
Jeff Sessions opposes sentencing reform, defends civil forfeiture, and criticizes the Obama administration for letting states legalize marijuana.
Texas Judge Tells Woman Given $3,500 Bond for Misdemeanors She's 'Job Security'
County sued for not caring whether defendants can pay high bails.
Bail System Is Next Target of California Criminal Justice Reform Efforts
Looking to change the 'money bail' system.
Listening to Sex Offenders
Their stories are stereotypical and repetitive in ways we've all heard a million times, all our lives-and mostly not from sexual offenders.
Read These Family Members of Current Inmates Urging Obama to Expand Clemency
With time running out on the Obama White House, activists and family members of current inmates fear the door on clemency is about to slam shut.
Free State Project Supporter Shot in Fight That Began Over Its Porcupine Flag
Victim Jarrod Ean-Dixon said by family to be "healing" despite "grave injuries." Shooting suspect Michael Sirois was arrested.
Judge Says Backpage Protected by First Amendment, Rejects Pimping Charges for CEO… Then Backtracks a Few Hours Later
"Congress has spoken on this matter and it is for Congress, not this court, to revisit." Except for maybe later this afternoon...
Cop Who Killed Philando Castile Charged Wih Manslaughter, Still Employed
Jeronimo Yanez shot and killed Castile after the legal gun owner informed the cop he had a firearm in the car.
If Hillary Clinton Belongs in Prison, So Does Rudy Giuliani
The would-be secretary of state brags about providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
How Not to Build a Jail
The D.C. jail has been a disaster for more than 100 years. Can a new jail avoid the mistakes of the past?
6 Fast Facts About the FBI's New Hate-Crime Report
Hate crimes against persons decreased in 2015 over the previous year. Anti-black, Jewish, and gay-male sentiment was most common.
Why Are Detroit Cops Killing So Many Dogs?
A Reason investigation reveals widespread, unchecked violence against pets during drug raids-including two officers who have shot more than 100.
Criminal Justice Reform in the Age of Trump
What future for the right wing of the movement against mass incarceration?
The FBI May Have Run Not Just One But 24 Dark Web Child-Porn Websites
The sites are thought to have accounted for roughly half of all child porn websites on the dark web.
Another Innocent Parent Loses Their Car to Civil Asset Forfeiture
"I work for the state. My job is to take your property from you."
The Case for Optimism About Trump's Presidency
Leading libertarian thinkers say the billionaire bully might be better than Obama and Hillary on foreign policy, education, and more.
