24 Dec Incarcerating Kids: The U.S.’s Problem With Putting Children Behind Bars
The U.S. has a problem with incarcerating kids. Examples from Pennsylvania and Tennessee are finally getting the attention they deserve.
Governmental Accountability
08 Dec Civil Asset Forfeiture Trends on Twitter After Copaganda News Piece
Most Americans don't understand civil asset forfeiture, but it was trending yesterday after CBSDFW published a copaganda "news" piece on it.
06 Nov NYC Mayor Takes Steps to Make New York City Jail Conditions Worse
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio committed to improve conditions in the City's jails several years ago. If anything, they've gotten worse.
18 Oct Supreme Court Raises Qualified Immunity Hurdle Even Higher
In an unsigned opinion issued this morning, the Supreme Court hinted at raising the already-high hurdle for qualified immunity even higher.
24 Sep Texas Prosecutor’s Misconduct Gets Murder Conviction Overturned
An egregious case of prosecutor misconduct from Texas is making headlines as the judiciary passes blame for the public perception of judges.
23 Aug Overcharging Another Way For Prosecutors To Assert Power
Prosecutors overcharging defendants has become the rule, not the exception, in the criminal justice system. It's fair to ask why.
18 Aug January 6 Insurrection Plea Deals Showcase Prosecutor Power
The plea deals being offered and accepted in January 6 insurrection cases offer a good opportunity to see the enormous power prosecutors have.
11 Aug Justice Reformers Split on Effects of Police Budget
Even among progressives, the debate over police department budgets shows gaps in approaches to local and federal police reform.
06 Aug Nassau County Bill Lets Police Sue Police-Brutality Protestors
Nassau County passed a bill earlier this month that punishes protestors who “harass” police. Critics worry it thwarts First Amendment rights.
03 Aug Celebrities and Social Media “Outjustice” the Justice System
Rodney Reed's case highlights the impact of celebrities and social media on the justice system. But how did we get to this point?