Criminal Justice

Police Abuse

LAPD Suggests Mentally Disturbed Man They Killed Was In A Gang, Maybe

The Huffington Post | 8.13.2014 5:08 PM

Civil Liberties

How a Suburban SWAT Team Sees Itself

The culture of militarized police work

Jesse Walker | 8.13.2014 2:50 PM

Politics

Officer Who Shot Mike Brown Faces 'Threats'? But Police Are Quick to Name Those Who Shoot Cops.

J.D. Tuccille | 8.13.2014 2:15 PM

Police Abuse

Man Charged With Assault for Yelling at Police Dog

Ed Krayewski | 8.13.2014 12:48 PM

Politics

Can a Gun Owner Get Justice in New Jersey?

Prosecutors try to send a peaceful Pennsylvanian to prison for crossing the Delaware River with a pistol in her purse.

Jacob Sullum | 8.13.2014 7:00 AM

Police Abuse

Justice Dept. Reviewing Nationwide Police Tactics

On the assumption that this is a training issue and not a power issue, of course.

Reason Staff | 8.12.2014 6:52 PM

Police Abuse

Police Officer Caught On Video Calling Michael Brown Protesters 'F***ing Animals'

The Huffington Post | 8.12.2014 6:20 PM

Michael Brown

Obama: 'Death of Michael Brown Is Heartbreaking'

Calls for reflection and understanding

Reason Staff | 8.12.2014 4:55 PM

Michael Brown

FAA Bans Low-Flying Aircraft Over Ferguson, Missouri

Such as, media helicopters who might be filming police and citizen activity on the streets

Reason Staff | 8.12.2014 4:05 PM

Michael Brown

Police Won't Release Name of Cop Who Shot Ferguson Teen

Because of threats

Reason Staff | 8.12.2014 2:40 PM

LAPD

LAPD Cooking the Books on Serious Crimes, Los Angeles Times Investigation Suggests

Ed Krayewski | 8.12.2014 2:40 PM

Civil Liberties

Currently Calm in Ferguson, But More Protests Planned

Reason Staff | 8.12.2014 11:07 AM

Civil Asset Forfeiture

Institute for Justice Files Suit to Stop Philly's Civil Forfeiture Abuse

Scott Shackford | 8.12.2014 11:05 AM

Michael Brown

Ferguson Police Chief Says No Dashcams in Cop Cars, Body Suits Not in Use Yet—Riots Continue

Ed Krayewski | 8.12.2014 10:46 AM

Civil Liberties

Cops Fired Tear Gas, Beanbag Rounds at Protesters Upset About Michael Brown

There are no reports yet of injuries.

Reason Staff | 8.12.2014 7:45 AM

Policy

5 Issues (Among Many) on Which Libertarians Are On Your Side

J.D. Tuccille | 8.12.2014 7:00 AM

Politics

Tonight on The Independents: The Lawyer for Shaneen Allen, the Writer of That NYT Mag Piece, the Mom Who Claims Cannabis Saved Her Kid, Plus Iraq War, St. Louis Riots, Tony Stewart, Robin Williams, and After-Show

Matt Welch | 8.11.2014 8:17 PM

Policy

Feds Steal Old Lady's Money Because She Hid It in Her Girdle

Jacob Sullum | 8.11.2014 5:29 PM

Civil Liberties

Single Mom Who Admitted to Bringing Legal Gun into NJ Now Facing 11+ Years in Prison

Ed Krayewski | 8.11.2014 12:28 PM

Civil Liberties

FBI Will Investigate Missouri Police Killing of Unarmed Black Teen Michael Brown

Reason Staff | 8.11.2014 12:17 PM

Police Abuse

California Congressman Wants to Ban Civilians from Buying Body Armor

Zenon Evans | 8.11.2014 11:52 AM

Civil Liberties

Riots Erupt After Vigil for Unarmed Teenager Killed by Cops in Ferguson, Mo., Mayor Cancels Rally Today

Ed Krayewski | 8.11.2014 10:55 AM

Civil Liberties

If Decency Won't Stop Cops From Shooting Dogs, Maybe Lawsuits Will, Suggests Justice Department

J.D. Tuccille | 8.11.2014 10:29 AM

Politics

Missouri Police Kill Unarmed Black Teen, Violent Protests Erupt

Reason Staff | 8.11.2014 8:52 AM

Police Abuse

Bad Boys

Charles Oliver | 8.11.2014 6:00 AM

Police Abuse

Brickbat: Bad Boys

Charles Oliver | 8.11.2014 6:00 AM

Michael Brown

Missouri Cops Shoot Unarmed Teen, Spark Angry Response from Community, Caught on Video

Ed Krayewski | 8.10.2014 2:21 PM

Policy

Louisiana Tricked a Local Hospital Into Supplying Execution Drugs

Lethal lies.

Lauren Krisai | 8.10.2014 12:30 PM

Politics

Tonight on The Independents: 'And Justice for Some,' Starring Freeway Ricky Ross, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a Man Who Did Solitary for Five Years, and More!

Matt Welch | 8.8.2014 4:20 PM

Policy

How Parents in Prison Lose Their Kids Because They Can't Afford to Call Home

Brittany Morrisey | 8.8.2014 3:59 PM

Police Abuse

UPDATED: Two Children Injured in Apparent Wrong Door Search Warrant Raid, Police Major Explains to Reason

Ed Krayewski | 8.8.2014 2:14 PM

Civil Liberties

Police Shoot Man Holding Fake Gun—Near Fake Gun Aisle In Walmart

Media reports are now suggesting that the weapon was actually a fake: an airsoft rifle.

Robby Soave | 8.8.2014 9:15 AM

Civil Liberties

I've Got a Little List

Charles Oliver | 8.8.2014 6:00 AM

Civil Liberties

Brickbat: I've Got a Little List

Charles Oliver | 8.8.2014 6:00 AM

Civil Liberties

Cops No Longer Want Photos of Teen's Erection, Warn Kid to Stay Out of Trouble

Charges are likely to be dismissed against a 17-year-old Virginia teenager who was arrested for sexting his girlfriend.

Robby Soave | 8.7.2014 4:26 PM

Policy

Police Department Sorry It Got Caught Denying Owning Drone

Zenon Evans | 8.7.2014 12:52 PM

Policy

In Texas Hash Brownies Can Get You 10 Years to Life, No Matter How Much THC They Contain [CORRECTED]

Jacob Sullum | 8.7.2014 12:15 PM

Culture

White Americans' Support for Prison-Industrial Complex Grows With Knowledge That It's Harder on Blacks

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 8.7.2014 12:15 PM

Civil Liberties

From the Mouths of Thugs: 'Obama has decimated the friggin' constitution…if he doesn't follow the Constitution we don't have to.' **Updated**

J.D. Tuccille | 8.7.2014 10:15 AM

Politics

New Jersey Cop: If Obama 'Doesn't Follow the Constitution, We Don't Have To'

Reason Staff | 8.7.2014 8:59 AM

Politics

Tonight on The Independents: Glenn Reynolds on Government Liars, Americans Hate Everyone, Amash Goes Ballistic, Smokers Banned in Arizona, Cops Steal Rock Band's Photos, Plus More Enemies of Freedom!

Matt Welch | 8.6.2014 5:54 PM

Police Abuse

EMTs Complain After Cops Punch Mentally Ill Patient For Spitting at Them

Ed Krayewski | 8.6.2014 5:15 PM

Prisons

Politicians Deny Compensation to Man Wrongfully Incarcerated for 11 Years

Buckley will file a lawsuit against the state seeking fair compensation.

Robby Soave | 8.6.2014 5:00 PM

Civil Liberties

Monica Jones Takes 'Manifesting Prostitution' Challenge to Arizona Supreme Court

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 8.6.2014 2:45 PM

Civil Liberties

Patrolmen Without Borders

U.S. Border Patrol agents are routinely harassing American citizens who just want to drive home from work.

John Stossel | 8.6.2014 12:00 PM

Politics

It's Time for Cops to Stop Shooting Dogs

Another day, another horrific story about the police killing a beloved family pet.

A. Barton Hinkle | 8.6.2014 10:30 AM

Policy

Why Prosecutors Love Mandatory Minimums

Seeking to shorten "draconian" sentences, the attorney general faces opposition from his underlings.

Jacob Sullum | 8.6.2014 7:00 AM

FBI

If You Have Nothing to Hide

Charles Oliver | 8.6.2014 7:00 AM