24 Sep Viewing Law Enforcement Agencies “Through Jaundiced Eyes”
Eleven top law enforcement officers told a court to "doubt" law enforcement and view their actions "through jaundiced eyes." It won't matter.
Law Enforcement Accountability Tag
10 Sep North Carolina Governor Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bill
North Carolina lawmakers passed, and the governor signed, comprehensive criminal justice reform this month. But who does it benefit?
20 Apr Breaking Down ‘Defund the Police’ and Community Supervision Programs
Phrases like “abolish the police” and “defund the police” may be common, but not everyone has a firm grasp on what these phrases mean.
18 Mar Oregon House Bill 2020 the Latest Effort in the State’s Criminal Justice Reform
Oregon has made national headlines over the past year as they lead the charge in criminal justice reform. House Bill 2020 continues the trend.
16 Mar Cost of Police Misconduct Strains Public Budgets, But Few Officers Face Real Accountability
Public demands for police accountability are high. Now, more than ever, Americans are aware just how much police misconduct costs taxpayers.
16 Mar House Reintroduces Police Reform Bill in Honor of George Floyd
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 is the second attempt by House Democrats to move forward with a federal police reform bill.
12 Mar Yes, This Kentucky Bill Would Actually Criminalize Police Insults
A bill pending in the Kentucky Senate aims to criminalize police insults, a clear shot at free speech protected by the First Amendment.
02 Mar End Qualified Immunity: Two Dem. Lawmakers’ Ambitious Proposal To Do It
The doctrine of qualified immunity has been at the center of the justice-reform debate for a while. Three lawmakers want to end it.