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victims

Ruslan V.V. Turko is seen in the Spokane County Jail after his arrest for vandalizing a pride crosswalk in Spokane, Washington | YouTube

Criminal Justice

It Is Illiberal To Charge Teens With Felonies for Vandalizing a Pride Crosswalk

You don't promote acceptance by locking people up for victimless crimes.

Billy Binion | 6.12.2024 5:12 PM

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Law enforcement

Police Search Rape Kit DNA To See if Victims Are Also Criminals

Plus: Spike in people who want less immigration, gun enforcement won't stop violent crime, the Palin libel trial, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 2.15.2022 9:30 AM

miniwelcometochechnya | HBO

Documentary

Welcome to Chechnya

The documentary follows the harrowing efforts of activists running what is essentially a modern underground railroad to help at-risk gay citizens flee the country.

Scott Shackford | 10.2.2020 6:40 AM

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Marsy's Law

Can Victims' Rights Go Too Far?

The rapid spread of Marsy's Law could undermine due process across the country.

Matthew Harwood | 3.16.2019 1:00 AM

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Police

Are We About to See a Wave of Police Using 'Victim's Rights' Laws to Keep Conduct Secret?

A second cop in South Dakota is keeping his name concealed from the public after a fatal shooting.

Scott Shackford | 1.2.2019 3:00 PM

Volokh Conspiracy

More States Pass Constitutional Amendments Protecting Crime Victims' Rights

On Tuesday, voters in six states approved Crime Victims' Rights Amendments, continuing a long-term trend towards expanding the crime victim's role in the criminal justice process

Paul Cassell |The Volokh Conspiracy | 11.8.2018 7:53 AM

Crime

In Supporting the Gymnastics Victims, Judge Aquilina Got It Right

That the judge supported the gymnastic victims in being heard should be a cause for celebration, not concern--and ample caselaw makes clear that it was entirely within the boundaries of proper judicial behavior.

Paul Cassell |The Volokh Conspiracy | 1.29.2018 4:30 AM

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