Police
California Cops Become Mind Readers, Seize Your Guns
The new law is less about the firearms and more about trying to identify people who might be too dangerous to own them.
NYPD Commissioner Bratton: Broken Windows "Is the Linchpin of Effective Policing"
District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr.: We must stop arresting citizens for minor infractions.
Fictional Infractions and Furry Judges
Two cases give the Supreme Court a chance to limit cops' broad power to stop and search your car.
Where Rape Victims Are Forced to Pay for Their Own Forensic Exams
Why should sexual-assault victims have to pay the state to investigate the crimes against them?
Poll: Americans Want Congress to Vote on Military Force Before Midterms, Say an Ebola Outbreak Is Likely and Kids Should Be Required to Get Vaccinations
Reason-Rupe finds the public wants Congress to return to DC to vote on ISIS now and is split between raising taxes and cutting spending to pay for the latest war
Several Cities—and the State of Colorado—Say No to the Border Police
Federalism can cut both ways.
This Is How the Feds Illegally Obtain Evidence of a Crime and Lie About It in Court
The NSA and Justice Department go after suspects in crimes unrelated to national security using an unlawful, deceptive practice called "parallel reconstruction."
Cyborg Cops: Dubai Detectives To Wear Google Glass with Facial Recognition Software
Just what every police state needs!
How Internet Activism Helps Sex Workers
Marginalized groups seek justice, community, and self-help online.
Judge Tosses Out Manslaughter Charge Against Cop Who Killed Girl
Shot her in Detroit during a police raid
Dangerous People and Deadly Force
The priority for government agencies is to push the development of safer, more reliable and more effective weapons that can spare law enforcement agents awful choices.
Florida Speed Trap Town Dissolving Police Force
State was investigating possible illegal ticket quotas
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.
