Criminal Justice
"You Are Subject to Police Orders. You Must Comply."
A low-key look at everyday policing in these here United States.
Why Jared Fogle's Child Porn Plea Deal Makes Sense
His sentence could have been much longer under federal law (and much shorter under state law).
Jury Mulls Whether the Cop Who Shot Jonathan Ferrell 10 Times Acted Rashly or Reasonably
Randall Kerrick says he worried that Ferrell would take his weapon.
Hillary Clinton Tells Black Lives Matter Activists They Need to Propose Solutions, Not Just Racialist Analyses
Campaign released transcript of 15-minute meeting, protesters released video.
Jury Nullification Activists Sue Denver Over Unconstitutional Arrests
FIJA says banning its pamphlets near courthouses violates the First Amendment.
Cops Offer Drug War Amnesty in Massachusetts Town
Heroin addicts directed to treatment, not jails and courtrooms.
Cops Didn't Understand Straight Outta Compton in the '80s and They Don't Today
Rappers are still in a First Amendment fight with law enforcement over their music.
After Veto, Wyoming Considers Milder Asset Forfeiture Reform
But there's still legislation under consideration to mandate conviction first.
What It Takes for a Judge to Reject a Dog-Authorized Cash Seizure
There are still some limits on cops' license to steal, provided courts are willing to enforce them.
A Dead Teenager, a Violated Woman, and an Imprisoned Grandfather
The price of pot prohibition
Federal Court Puts Limits on Cellphone Tracking
Privacy advocates gain key victories in high-profile battle
Chelsea Manning Threatened with Solitary Confinement over Toothpaste, Magazines
Potential harsh discipline for absurd reasons.
The Ridiculous Warrant Application Behind a Fruitless Marijuana Raid
A Texas cop was sure those hippies were growing pot on their farm.
Watch: Reason Panel on Sex-Trafficking Policies
Reason staffers Elizabeth Nolan Brown and Lauren Galik join panelists from the Sex Workers Outreach Project and Families Against Mandatory Minimums to talk about human-trafficking laws in America.
Are Your Kids on Facebook? Rapists Will Abduct Them, Warns Viral Video
An absurd Coby Persin YouTube video wants parents to panic over nothing.
An Oath Keeper in Ferguson Denounces Abusive Policing
"Enough of this. Enough of this violence."
No More Secret Grand Juries in California for Police Abuse Cases
Prosecutors will have to make the call themselves and take responsibility.
Why Are Michigan Prosecutors Reassessing Their Cases Against Medical Marijuana Patients?
Judging from Ginnifer Hency's case, the official reason is implausible.
Texas PD Fires Cop Who Shot and Killed Christian Taylor
Say the officer exercised poor judgment that put everyone at risk.
Virginia Wesleyan College Demands Sexual History of Student Rape Victim. Don't Get Outraged Just Yet…
Another convoluted campus-rape case out of Virginia highlights the limits of letting school bureaucrats handle assault investigations.
Denver D.A. Charges Another Activist for Promoting Subversive Ideas
Mitch Morrissey warns that Eric Brandt is still at large and may be armed with jury nullification flyers.
Police Requests for Military Gear Are Not About Fighting Terrorism
Mother Jones reveals hundreds of documents detailing local PDs requests for "combat style weapons, trucks, and armor" from the Pentagon.
Human Trafficking in America: Myths and Realities
A Reason event on prostitution, sex trafficking, and the law
Campus Rape Expert Who Misrepresented His Work Faces Powerful New Criticism
Mary Koss comes out swinging against David Lisak's serial predator theory.
Adults Who Sext Have Better Relationships, Says Study
But can adults be prosecuted for consensual sexting? Maybe.
Marijuana Lifer Jeff Mizanskey Will Be Free Soon
After 21 years behind bars, a nonviolent drug offender gets parole.
Texas Cops Sexually Assault Another Motorist in the Name of Pot Prohibition
The warrantless roadside cavity probe happened two days after the governor signed a bill banning such searches.
Washington Post Undercounts Number of Unarmed Black Men Killed by Cops, Misses Bigger Picture
Solutions to police violence have to focus on systemic problems, not demographic appearances.
California City Pays People to Stay Away From Guns
A novel fellowship program seems to be reducing crime.
How Common Are Church Arsons?
More common than you probably think, less common than they used to be
What It's Like to Explain Jury Nullification to a Sitting Judge
Don't assume I agree to enforce absurd laws.
Election 2016: Where the Democrats Stand on Criminal Justice and Police Reform
What leading liberal candidates are saying, and not saying, about improving the nation's justice system.
The Missing Footage of Michael Brown's Shooting
The first Ferguson anniversary underlines the importance of video evidence in disputes about police violence.
'U.S. Sentences Are Vastly, Shockingly Longer Than Just About Anywhere Else'
Congress should listen to Alex Kozinski and ignore federal prosecutors.
Michigan Prosecutors Drop Case Against Medical Marijuana Patient and Agree to Return Her Stuff
The county kept Ginnifer Hency's property even after the charge against her was dismissed.
Shooting of Unarmed 19-Year-Old Highlights the Drug War's Depravity
A sting involving 10 grams of marijuana leads to a senseless death.
Video Shows Seconds Before Cop Shot Jonathan Ferrell 10 Times
Ferrell is initially calm, then runs when light from a laser sight hits his chest.
Confidential Report Finds Officers Violated Multiple Policies in Kelly Thomas Beating
Report Finds Officer 'Savage' and 'Willing to Abuse His Position Of Authority'
Cincinnati Revokes Campus Police's Authority to Patrol Off-Campus
Same local politicians voted to bring them off-campus just two years ago
When Will Criminal Justice Reform Take Center Stage at a GOP Debate?
Don't let the Left own this issue. They've been terrible.
Atlanta Police Tase, Kill Man Although They Had No Reason To Know He'd Committed Any Crime
If you don't want to talk to the police, they think that's sufficient reason to cause your death.
