Maryland Lawmakers Attempt Veto Override for Police Forfeiture Reform
New bill would require conviction before police could take ownership of property.
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Police Unions Take Credit for Quentin Tarantino's Hateful Eight Doing 'Poorly' at Box Office
The film, starring Samuel Jackson and Kurt Russell, wasn't expected to do as well as previous Tarantino films
Homeland Security Asking Hotel Staff to Report Customers for Too Many Condoms
Frequent minibar-restock requests and refusal of maid service for several days also listed among signs you might be a sex trafficker.
Putting Teens in Jail for Sexting Is Always Immoral
Laws that deny young people ownership of their bodies should be abolished.
14 Arrested, 12 Migrant Women in Custody, and 'Additional Moneys and Properties Will Be Seized' Following Shutdown of Seattle Sex-Work Forum 'The Review Board'
Here's what we know about the takedown of The Review Board and 12 allegedly associated brothels.
San Bernardino Police Abuse Victims May Get Screwed Over by Bankruptcy
Families could end up with just pennies on the dollar.
Gunman Tries to Kill Cop in West Philly 'in the Name of Islam,' Mayor Calls for More Federal Gun Control
Gun used was a stolen police firearm.
'John School,' Homeland-Security Training for Strippers, and Other State Sex-Trafficking Laws Coming This Month
New laws (ostensibly) related to human trafficking take effect in Florida, Illinois, New York, and North Dakota this month.
Surveillance, Snitching, and Social Services
What were the actual effects of the NYPD's Juvenile Robbery Intervention Program?
FBI Helps Shut Down Seattle Sex-Work Review Board
Federal agents are more than happy to spend their time playing website whack-a-mole when there are assets to seize.
Whatever's Going on in Oregon, It's Not Terrorism
Terrorism is the use of violence against noncombatants for a political purpose. That's not what's happening here.
How Making a Murderer Helps Explain Liberals' Reaction to the Oregon Standoff
We all deserve fair treatment under the law, and we all lose when people let aesthetic and ideological differences obscure that basic truth.
New Bill Calls for Police Stops in Missouri to Track Factors Like Religion, Sexual Orientation
Does your failure to yield make you look gay?
False Confessions Like Brendan Dassey's Are Common Among Exonerated Juveniles
Minors are psychologically susceptible to being coerced into false confessions and yet frequently interrogated without parents or lawyers around.
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Police Body Cameras, Understand They're for Both Sides
Poll also shows people think the 'war on police' is actually real.
Police Should Be Able to Accept Constructive Criticism
"Courageous conversations" among fellow officers could increase safety and decrease confrontation.
More Than 200,000 Petition for Release of Making a Murderer Star Steven Avery
Can this Netflix docuseries right the wrongs perpetrated by a corrupt criminal justice system?
It's Winter! Time to Intern the Homeless!
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to force homeless people into shelters.
On #OregonUnderAttack and #YallQaeda: Stop Calling Everyone a Terrorist
Unfounded terrorism allegations are the health of the state.
Police Union Boss on Tamir Rice: 'Act Like a Thug and You'll Be Treated Like One'
Will liberals denounce union bosses?
Chicago's Solution to Killings by Police? More Tasers! Which Also Result in Death.
Give an officer a Taser, and he or she will find reasons to use it.
New Data Show Fatal Shootings of Police Fell During 'War on Cops'
The number of gun-related officer deaths was not unusually high this year or last.
Justin Amash on Tamir Rice Outcome: Cops Don't Deserve Extra Leniency
Why do the police get away with crimes ordinary citizens would go to jail for?
No Justice for Tamir Rice: Jury Will Not Indict Cops Who Killed Him
'It would be unreasonable if the law required an officer to wait and see if a gun was real'
55 Cops Involved in Fatal Shootings in 2015 Have Killed Before, WaPo Reports
In 1 out 8 reported police shootings this year, an officer had previously used deadly force.
That 'War on Police' in 2015 Sure Was a Miserable Failure, Wasn't It?
As 2015 nears end, the numbers simply don't match the panic.
How Reporters Coordinate with Law Enforcement, Martin Shkreli Edition
Why you should question reporters who are obviously working with law enforcement for preferential treatment.
Ferguson Thinks It May Have to Raise Taxes in Order to Stop Abusing Citizens
Deal in the works with the Department of Justice.
Cop Mocks People Arrested for Consensual Sex
After arresting and publicly shaming sex workers, a Florida sheriff proceeds to cruelly mock their appearances and more to local media.
Bowe Bergdahl, Ayn Rand Fan?
Deserter is reportedly "a truthful but delusional soldier, who identified with John Galt." He faces life in prison.
May States Impose Criminal Penalties on Suspected Drunk Drivers Who Refuse to Submit to Warrantless Blood Tests? SCOTUS Will Soon Decide
The Supreme Court agrees to hear three new cases dealing with drunk driving suspects and the Fourth Amendment.
Are Taser Employees Trolling an Anti-Taser Documentary?
Killing Them Safely directors reveal questionable negative reviews.
Bizarre Baby-Selling Story Spawns More Human-Trafficking Hysteria
There's no such thing as a free baby. But human-trafficking hysteria? We've got that in abundance, thanks.
FBI to Better Track Fatal Police Shootings—If the Departments Participate
Extremely inaccurate database to be replaced and revamped
60 Minutes Covers Andrew Sadek's Suspicious Death on Show Airing Tonight
First covered by Reason TV last June, CBS's venerable newsmagazine probes the death of the college student turned confidential informant.
New Mexico Cities Attempt to Ignore Tough Restrictions on Property Seizure. Lawsuits Follow.
Albuquerque continues snatching and selling cars through civil, not criminal, program.
Death by Taser and 'Lazy Cop Syndrome'
Interview with director of Killing Them Safely, the first feature-length film to tackle the lethality of the 'revolutionary' law enforcement tool.
Drug Laws and Gun Controls Are Just Business Opportunities for Corrupt Cops
Who watches the watchmen? Whoever is doing deals with them, off the books.
