Criminal Justice

On the chilling effect, from one of the chillers

Eugene Volokh |The Volokh Conspiracy | 10.1.2014 6:59 PM

Tonight on The Independents: Stossel on the 'Mean' World, Montel Williams on the Marine in Mexico, Plus S.S. Follies, ISIS Folly, the Hong Kong Challenge, the Worst 2016 Presidents, and Two Minutes Hate!

Matt Welch | 10.1.2014 6:49 PM

Cops Distribute 'Internet Safety Software' That's Actually Unsafe Spyware

Zenon Evans | 10.1.2014 6:00 PM

Iowa Troopers Steal $100,000 in Poker Winnings From Two Players Driving Through the State

Jacob Sullum | 10.1.2014 4:08 PM

Arizona's Sheriff Joe Ordered, Again, to Improve His Abusive Jails

J.D. Tuccille | 10.1.2014 3:38 PM

Florida Speed Trap Town Dissolving Police Force

State was investigating possible illegal ticket quotas

Reason Staff | 10.1.2014 1:45 PM

Constitutional problems with international courts

Eugene Kontorovich |The Volokh Conspiracy | 10.1.2014 1:43 PM

No, the FCC may not ban the use of "Redskins" on radio and TV broadcasting

Eugene Volokh |The Volokh Conspiracy | 10.1.2014 1:23 PM

Culture

Contra the Media, We're Safer Now Than Ever Before

We wax nostalgic about the past, but the past was much nastier than today.

John Stossel | 10.1.2014 12:00 PM

Why is the Obama Administration so contemptuous of the Constitution and the rule of law?

|The Volokh Conspiracy | 10.1.2014 9:51 AM

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Police Fire 80 Rounds at Schizophrenic Man, Chief Knows It's Justified, Investigating Anyway

Ed Krayewski | 10.1.2014 9:31 AM

Florida Cop Fires Stun Gun at 62-Year-Old Bystander's Back

Police "done tased a lady for nothing"

Reason Staff | 10.1.2014 9:25 AM

More U.S. government hypocrisy on civilian casualties

|The Volokh Conspiracy | 10.1.2014 8:39 AM

Black Women Profiled as Prostitutes in NYC

A new report from the Red Umbrella Project makes clear that NYPD profiling isn't only focused on men.

Noah Berlatsky | 10.1.2014 8:30 AM

Brickbats

Charles Oliver | 10.1.2014 7:00 AM

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Rand Paul, Racism, and Prison

Paul has had a busy summer trying to roll back mandatory minimum sentencing, bar federal prosecution of medical marijuana patients, and restrain civil forfeiture laws.

Matt Welch | 10.1.2014 7:00 AM

The Brightest Spot in Holder's Record

How the attorney general tried to make criminal justice less senselessly punitive

Jacob Sullum | 10.1.2014 7:00 AM

Justice Means Savings

The cost of sentencing

Brian Doherty | 10.1.2014 7:00 AM

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Culture

Orange Is Back

Robby Soave | 10.1.2014 7:00 AM

Uh Oh, SpaghettiOs

Charles Oliver | 10.1.2014 6:00 AM

War on Drugs

Brickbat: Uh Oh, SpaghettiOs

Charles Oliver | 10.1.2014 6:00 AM

Vermont Cop Pulls Car Over for Nonexistent Traffic Violation, Tows It to Search for Evidence of Nonexistent Crime

Jacob Sullum | 9.30.2014 6:35 PM

N.H. Cop Involved in Ridiculous and Deadly Drug Bust Could Get Job Back Despite Being Fired for Pattern of Misconduct

Ed Krayewski | 9.30.2014 4:59 PM

Secret service

Members of Congress Freak Out Over White House Fence Jumper, Want Secret Service Using More Force

Ed Krayewski | 9.30.2014 1:34 PM

Town Wants to Ban Cameras After Cop's Obama Rant Goes Viral

Nanny of the Month, Sept. 2014

Ted Balaker | 9.30.2014 10:34 AM

This Speed Camera Handed Out $77,550 Worth of Tickets in One Day

Zenon Evans | 9.29.2014 2:40 PM

Californians Seem Ready for More Sentencing Reform

Jacob Sullum | 9.29.2014 2:24 PM

Albuquerque Cop Caught on Dash Cam Saying He'd Shoot "Fucking Lunatic" in the Penis Hours Before Cops Fatally Shoot the Homeless Camper

Ed Krayewski | 9.29.2014 2:13 PM

Return of the Aqua Buddha! Rand Paul Survives Another Long Magazine Feature

Matt Welch | 9.29.2014 11:35 AM

To Avoid Cop Rape Just Don't Just Break Any Laws, Says Oklahoma Police Captain

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 9.29.2014 10:10 AM

Jerry Brown

Jerry Brown Vetoes Bill to Limit Police Drones in California

Democrat governor

Reason Staff | 9.29.2014 8:00 AM

Jim Traficant, 1941–2014

Scottie finally beamed him up.

Jesse Walker | 9.28.2014 2:42 PM

Police Officer Shot in Ferguson

Reason Staff | 9.28.2014 9:40 AM

VID: Ferguson Police Chief Issues Apology, But Police Militarization Will Continue to Be a Thing

Alexis Garcia and Amanda Winkler | 9.28.2014 9:30 AM

Someone Was Beheaded in Oklahoma City

Reason Staff | 9.26.2014 1:40 PM

Two Jeers for Eric Holder

Damon Root | 9.26.2014 11:56 AM

'All Hell Broke Loose' After Ferguson Police Chief Joined Protesters

Police Chief Jackson's apology did not go over well.

Reason Staff | 9.26.2014 8:50 AM

Woman Drowns After Cops Threaten Rescuers With Arrest, Reportedly Fail to Attempt Rescue Themselves

Ed Krayewski | 9.26.2014 8:05 AM

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At U-M, Sexual Violence Includes 'Discounting Feelings,' 'Withholding Sex'

Robby Soave | 9.25.2014 3:53 PM

South Carolina Cop Actually Charged in Unprovoked Shooting

Is the whole militarized police thing provoking pushback?

Reason Staff | 9.25.2014 3:13 PM

Arbitrator Awards Miami Cop Job Back, 76k in Back Pay After Getting Fired For Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Man

Ed Krayewski | 9.25.2014 1:52 PM

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Culture

Suspicious Dresser Provokes Panic! at Florida High School

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 9.25.2014 1:35 PM

Iranian President Rouhani Advises U.S. On How to Handle Terrorism

Also insists Iran is not building a nuclear bomb and ducks questions about arrests for a Youtube video, Washington Post journalists, and a 25 year-old woman watching a volleyball game.

Ronald Bailey | 9.25.2014 1:30 PM

Vid: Bad Rules Make Bad Cops - Bart Wilson on The Economics of Civil Forfeiture

Zach Weissmueller | 9.25.2014 11:36 AM