Releasing People From Prison Is Easier Said Than Done
As the pandemic threatens the lives of those behind bars, the country must confront a system that has never had rehabilitation as its priority.
America’s Other Epidemic
A new approach to fighting the opioid crisis as it quietly rages on
When the Police Call Your Landlord
Crime-free-housing programs are quietly giving police widespread influence over landlords and their tenants.
The Weinstein Verdict Shows Why Rape Convictions Are So Rare
Harvey Weinstein may be headed to prison, but few women will ever see their perpetrators brought to justice.
Can You Cure a Domestic Abuser?
A class developed in Duluth, Minnesota, has heavily influenced how domestic abusers are rehabilitated across the U.S. But critics question whether it works.
Marketing Psychiatric Drugs to Jailers and Judges
Drug companies are courting jails and judges through sophisticated marketing efforts.
Awakening to a Mass-Supervision Crisis
Paroled from prison, Kelly Savage entered a world that could feel as restrictive as the one she left.
The Dying American Prisoner
Incarcerated people who are dying can apply for “compassionate release” in some states—but very few of them get it. This is the story of one who did.
Chicago Is Making the Case for Releasing Pregnant Inmates
Women in jail typically have limited prenatal support and return to custody soon after giving birth. One program is testing a different approach.
An Airbnb for the Formerly Incarcerated
A nonprofit is trying to match newly released prisoners with hosts who can support them. But it’s hard to find funding for unconventional ideas.
What Happens After Prisoners Learn to Code?
Slack, one of Silicon Valley’s more diverse companies, has hired three formerly incarcerated coders.
Reporting for Work Where You Once Reported for Probation
Where mistrust between communities and law enforcement runs high, can people with criminal histories bridge the gap?
When Mental Illness Becomes a Jail Sentence
Arrestees who are mentally incompetent to stand trial are supposed to be sent for treatment. But thousands are being warehoused in jails for months without a conviction.
The Repurposing of the American Jail
Jails and prisons are becoming substance-abuse treatment facilities—even for those who haven’t been accused of a crime.
Bill Clinton Owes My Father an Apology
Bill Clinton took responsibility for contributing to mass incarceration. He has yet to say he’s sorry for his role in mass deportation.
How Biden Killed Prison Education
My friend Twist and I are both incarcerated. But I’m getting a college degree, and he, like most prisoners in recent decades, hasn’t been able to.
Employers Are Still Avoiding Former Inmates
Dozens of states and D.C. have restricted when companies can ask about job applicants’ criminal records—but many aren’t following the rules.
The Porch Pirate of Potrero Hill Can’t Believe It Came to This
When a longtime resident started stealing her neighbors’ Amazon packages, she entered a vortex of smart cameras, Nextdoor rants, and cellphone surveillance.
A Texas Prosecutor Fights for Reform
As a progressive district attorney in one of the reddest states, Dallas County’s John Creuzot is a controversial figure.
The False Alarms That Get Kids Arrested
Teens are paying the price for school-shooting threats—whether they’re real or not.
A Prison Lifer Comes Home
Imprisoned for decades for a crime he committed as a juvenile, “Red Dog” Fennell was released as an old man into a baffling world.
The Private Option
One company has become the biggest provider of jail health care. Sheriffs are worried: “If you’re the only dance in town, you can pretty much call your own shots.”
This Man Says His Anti-violence Plan Would Save 12,000 Lives
Why aren’t more cities using it?
The Capricious Use of Solitary Confinement Against Detained Immigrants
FOIA documents and a whistle-blower uncover how the Obama and Trump administrations used solitary in ways that critics say are arbitrary, cruel, and in violation of federal rules.
In Prison, and Fighting to Vote
A campaign for suffrage is growing inside prisons. Is anyone listening?
Do Algorithms Have a Place in Policing?
How a Pakistani-born retired pilot took on a controversial, data-driven policing program in Los Angeles—and won
Saved From Death Row, Only to Be Returned
A set of unusual cases in North Carolina brings new attention to racism in death-penalty trials.
The Bad-Apple Myth of Policing
Violence perpetrated by cops doesn’t simply boil down to individual bad actors—it’s also a systemic, judicial failing.
Who Will Hold the Police Accountable?
When a Nashville officer killed a black man, his mother and other activists didn’t just seek an indictment—they fought to give citizens oversight of the whole police department.
The Shocking Lack of Lawyers in Rural America
While cities are trying to reform their criminal-justice systems, smaller, more far-flung locales are struggling to provide basic services.
An Epidemic of Disbelief
What new research reveals about sexual predators, and why police fail to catch them
The Sheriff Who’s Defying ICE
Garry McFadden is taking a stand. But will North Carolina’s legislature strip his office of the powers he’s using?
Should We Be Afraid of AI in the Criminal-Justice System?
Many states and cities are putting Americans’ fates in the hands of algorithms.
The ‘Death Penalty’s Dred Scott’ Lives On
In 1987, the Supreme Court came within one vote of eliminating capital punishment in Georgia based on evidence of racial disparities. Instead, it created a precedent that civil-rights advocates have been fighting for decades.
GOP Lawmakers Are Quietly Turning Against the Death Penalty
Republican state legislators across the country have joined with Democrats to ban capital punishment—including in New Hampshire, which recently became the 21st state to end the practice.
When Abuse Victims Commit Crimes
New laws in New York and elsewhere could keep women out of prison for crimes against their abusers.
The Search for Progressive Judges
Activists have swept a new wave of prosecutors into office. Is the focus now shifting to the judiciary?
The Supreme Court Resuscitates the Eighth Amendment
The justices strike a blow against policing for profit.
The Criminal-Justice Bill Had Broad Bipartisan Support and Still Almost Died
The “permanent campaign” made some Republicans fear being cast as soft on crime.
Could a Supreme Court Decision Entitle 2,000 Oklahoma Inmates to New Trials?
Roughly half of the state could be designated as reservation land. No one’s sure what that would mean for Native inmates whose crimes occurred within those boundaries.
The Bigger Failure Exposed by Jazmine Headley’s Arrest
Why were police officers called to the scene in the first place?
Letter: Laquan McDonald’s Death and the Rhetoric of Police
A reader weighs in on the Chicago Police Department’s culture of intimidation, and describes her own experience processing the shooting of the 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
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The Newest Password Technology Is Making Your Phone Easier for Police to Search
For the first time, police have compelled a suspect to unlock his phone using Face ID. The case reveals an interesting inversion: More advanced password technology is less protected from police seizure.
Something Went Wrong in Chicago
A white policeman was convicted of murder in the killing of a black teen—an outcome that goes against the many forces aligned to prevent the officer from facing consequences.
The Bail-Reform Tool That Activists Want Abolished
They worry that algorithms used to determine a person’s flight risk will only perpetuate racial discrimination.
Florida Felons Want Their Voting Rights Restored
A ballot amendment in the November election could restore voting rights to 1.5 million felons in Florida, one of just three states that permanently bars felons from voting.
Big Tech's Newest Experiment in Criminal-Justice Reform
The unicorn start-up Slack is launching an apprenticeship program for formerly incarcerated people. But will the industry ever hire from the inside en masse?
What I Learned by Studying Militarized Policing
It doesn’t make the police or public any safer. But figuring that out exposed the dearth of useable data on law-enforcement practices.
The Common App Will Stop Asking About Students' Criminal Histories
The change may be the biggest help to low-income students of color, who are disproportionately likely to have been convicted of a crime.
His Brother’s Keeper
In America’s deadliest big city, the task of announcing each new murder falls to police spokesman T. J. Smith. One year ago, he confronted a killing like no other.
Is Rural America Getting Tired of Tough-on-Crime Policies?
Across political, racial, and geographic lines, more Americans seem ready to move past the age of mass incarceration.
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'So What? Maybe It Is a Concentration Camp'
Joe Arpaio made his name by building a harsh jail in the desert. Now, Trump is promising to take his punitive approach to immigration national.
How the Activists Who Tore Down Durham's Confederate Statue Got Away With It
On Tuesday, the district attorney in Durham, North Carolina, dismissed all remaining charges in the August case. What does that mean for the future of statues around the country?
The FBI's War on Black-Owned Bookstores
At the height of the Black Power movement, the Bureau focused on the unlikeliest of public enemies: black independent booksellers.
What It Takes to Actually Convict Police of Misconduct
Officers involved in fatal incidents keep getting acquitted, but a team of Baltimore cops who stole from suspects and taxpayers alike during a years-long criminal spree are facing serious jail time.
The Baltimore Police Department Is Badly Broken
This week a detective gave stunning testimony about abuses by the city’s gun-trace task force and an officer was charged with fabricating evidence.
A Popular Algorithm Is No Better at Predicting Crimes Than Random People
The COMPAS tool is widely used to assess a defendant’s risk of committing more crimes, but a new study puts its usefulness into perspective.
How Letting Felons Vote Is Changing Virginia
Under Governor Terry McAuliffe, the state embarked on a campaign to grant clemency more often, and to restore the civil rights of convicted felons.
The Superiority of a States' Rights Approach to Marijuana
The public wants it, and the Tenth Amendment demands it.
The 'Double Punishment' for Black Undocumented Immigrants
Although only 7 percent of non-citizens in the U.S. are black, they make up 20 percent of those facing deportation on criminal grounds.
A Judicial Pact to Cut Court Costs for the Poor
“The consensus that we would do this, that we would all do it, gives us cover that we wouldn’t be labeled as liberal or too soft on defendants.”
'What If This Were Your Kid?'
Young offenders in juvenile detention don’t get the best education. But those held in solitary confinement can go weeks, even months, without any instruction at all.
Can Cops Unlearn Their Unconscious Biases?
“Implicit bias” training is spreading to departments around the country, the theory being it can influence officer behavior on the street. But it’s still not clear that the classes actually work.
The Criminalization of Gentrifying Neighborhoods
Areas that are changing economically often draw more police—creating conditions for more surveillance and more potential misconduct.
How Drug-Free School Zones Backfired
A policy that seemed like common sense yielded perverse consequences.
'The Court System Shouldn't Interrupt the Treatment Process'
A Massachusetts case illustrates the glaring difference between the medical community’s approach to addiction and the laws on the books in the United States.
Americans Don't Really Understand Gun Violence
Why? Because there's very little known about the thousands of victims who survive deadly shootings.
New York City Has Its Own Fund to Bail People Out of Jail
It’s one of several ways local officials are trying to reform a bail system that the state largely controls.
'I Don’t See Much Mercy in Donald Trump or Jeff Sessions'
Why clemency advocates don’t have high hopes under the current administration
Footage of a Police Shooting That Jurors Chose Not to Punish
Daniel Shaver was unarmed and begging for his life. This week, a jury found the police officer who killed him not guilty of murder or manslaughter.
California Is Running Out of Inmates to Fight Its Fires
They’ve helped combat the flames since World War II. But with more—and more intense—fire seasons still ahead, a series of prison reforms have cut their ranks.
The Long History of Black Officers Reforming Policing From Within
Black Lives Matter and Donald Trump’s agenda are inspiring some police to more vocal advocacy. But their project—ending racial bias in the profession—is a decades-old one.
A Police Killing Without a Hint of Racism
Daniel Shaver begged officers not to shoot him. What role will his death play in the push for law-enforcement reforms?
The Volunteer Vigilantes of New York City
A Q&A with Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, who insists his 40-year-old squad is still relevant in a safer-than-ever city
A Liberal-Conservative Alliance on the Supreme Court Against Digital Surveillance
Justices found common ground in asserting the relevance of the Fourth Amendment in the electronic age, even as they cited sharply different rationales.
What Happens When a School Stops Arresting Kids for Throwing Skittles
Officials in Louisiana have embraced a much softer approach to school discipline than they did just a few years ago. And suspensions are down dramatically.
The Baltimore Cops Studying Plato and James Baldwin
Training programs help officers brush up on policing techniques and best practices. But in one instructor’s course, they study literature, history, and philosophy instead.
The Failure of New York's Bail Law
The state has “one of the best and most impressive bail statutes in the entire country.” Trouble is, in the most populous city, the courts don’t actually follow it.
The Gun-Control Legislation That Even Republicans Like
Bipartisan support is still no guarantee that a bill to strengthen the federal background-check system will pass.
Why It’s Difficult for Former Inmates to Become Lawyers
State bar associations often have ambiguous character requirements that preclude their admission.
Why Congress Has Done Nothing on Guns
The energy in the firearms debate remains on the side of inaction.
Mass Shootings in America Are Spreading Like a Disease
If it seems like the shootings are becoming more frequent, it might be because mass murder can catch on like an epidemic.
A 'Completely Unelectable' Progressive Will Probably Win Philadelphia's DA Race
Larry Krasner is a longtime defense attorney with zero prosecutorial experience who made his career suing law enforcement.
How New Jersey Is Leading the Post-Bail Revolution
A new report shows how far the rest of the U.S. has to go to catch up on bail reform.
Stanching the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Recent reports highlight school disciplinary practices and suggest ways to stop them.
Could a Controversial Bill Sink Criminal-Justice Reform in Congress?
A debate over mens rea stalled the last push for reform. Now, a similar battle could be brewing.
The Strangest Political Attack Ad of 2017
A new TV spot in the Virginia gubernatorial election captures an unusual political moment for criminal-justice reform.
New Orleans' Great Bail-Reform Experiment
The most incarcerated city in the most incarcerated state is experimenting with programs to reduce its jail population. And so far, they seem to be working.
The Federal Jail Blocking Some Inmates' Kids From Visiting
Since last year, a detention center in Philadelphia has had one of the strictest visitation policies in the country. “Now it’s a different world in there,” one local lawyer said.
Should Federal Prosecutors Be Able to Search Americans' Emails Overseas?
The Supreme Court will resolve a standoff between Microsoft and federal prosecutors who want access to customer data stored in Ireland.
The Problem With Electing Prosecutors
The Manhattan district attorney has come under fire for campaign donations he received—one from Harvey Weinstein's lawyer and others from a Trump family attorney.
Protecting Heroin Clinics From Prosecution
The next district attorney of Philadelphia plans to condone safe-injection sites, where people can use the drug under medical supervision.
Will Florida Banish the Ghost of Jim Crow?
The state still disenfranchises more of its eligible voters than any other—but this year, it has the chance to change that.
American Policing Goes to the Supreme Court
In the new term, which starts Monday, the justices will hear cases on digital privacy, qualified immunity, and other major criminal-justice issues.
How Municipal Courts Target Low-Income Communities
A new federal report explains why the number of people jailed for unpaid fines can’t be fully quantified across the U.S.
When Police Officers Don't Know About the ADA
In many jurisdictions, cops’ noncompliance with the law has led to strain and miscommunication with the deaf community.
America's Uneven Crime Spike
Violence in a few major cities drove the national murder rate higher in 2016, according to new FBI statistics.
The Genomic Revolution Reaches the City Crime Lab
How will law enforcement handle the deluge of new information available from DNA?
What's the Right Punishment for Tearing Down a Confederate Monument?
In Durham, the sheriff and district attorney appear divided over whether civil disobedience deserves greater leniency from the judicial system.
When Does the Right to an Attorney Kick In?
Despite the Sixth Amendment, in many jurisdictions, defendants don’t get legal representation the first time they go to court.
Can Cops Force You to Unlock Your Phone With Your Face?
Apple’s new Face ID technology raises questions about constitutional protections for personal devices.
When Escaping a Hurricane Means Risking Jail
A Florida sheriff department's plan to check warrants at shelters could risk lives among evacuees and first responders alike.
The Deal Prosecutors Offer When They Have No Cards Left to Play
When DNA evidence exonerated two men convicted in a 1987 murder, one took his chances on a retrial to overturn his conviction. The other accepted a special deal and left prison immediately—as a convicted killer.
It's Almost Impossible for Inmates to Get a Divorce
The average prisoner has neither the power to compel transportation to court nor the money to hire an attorney. But one Chicago court may have found a fix.
The Link Between Animal Abuse and Murder
A forensic veterinarian is on a mission to convince law enforcement that people who harm pets often commit other serious crimes.
New Zealand Tries a Different Kind of Private Prison
A new high-security facility in Auckland flips the incentives on for-profit incarceration to keep inmates from returning.
Why So Few Violent Offenders Are Let Out on Parole
A Q&A with Georgetown University professor Marc Morjé Howard on parole boards’ incentive to keep inmates in jail
President Trump Pardons Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Trump picked the notorious Arizona lawman for his first-ever act of presidential absolution.
Could Police Have Prevented Bloodshed in Charlottesville?
Neo-Nazis and counter-protesters alike think that local and state police should have done a better job keeping violence from breaking out over the weekend.
How Mental-Health Training for Police Can Save Lives—and Taxpayer Dollars
But only if officials at all levels of government are willing to invest in it up front.
When Prisoners Are a 'Revenue Opportunity'
As jails install systems that let inmates videochat with "visitors" no matter where they may be, it’s private companies that appear to have the most to gain.
Innocence Is Irrelevant
This is the age of the plea bargain—and millions of Americans are suffering the consequences.
Will New York Stop Arresting People for Evading Subway Fares?
The practice has its roots in “broken windows”-style policing.
The Watchdog Inside the DA's Office
In Philadelphia and other cities, prosecutors have formed “conviction review units”—special teams that reinvestigate cases they may have gotten wrong.
Trump's Vision of Lawless Order
The president suggests he sees the rule of law as an impediment to getting tough on crime.
Why Texas Courts Will Stop 'Nickel-and-Diming' the Poor
A new law could alleviate hardship for those thrown into debt—or jail—because of mounting fines. But does it go far enough?
The Bipartisan Opposition to Sessions's New Civil-Forfeiture Rules
Attorney General Jeff Sessions expanded the controversial police practice on Wednesday by rolling back Obama-era reforms.
Should Indian Reservations Give Local Cops Authority on Their Land?
To combat crime on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, the tribe is considering partnering with area law enforcement. But the proposal would need to overcome members’ wariness of state encroachment on their sovereignty.
How Long Can Connecticut's Prison Reform Last?
Governor Dannel Malloy’s allies worry the policy changes implemented under his watch will be undone once he leaves office.
The Reckoning Over Young Prisoners Serving Life Without Parole
The U.S. Supreme Court has spent a decade limiting the harshest sentence given to juvenile offenders. But state supreme courts are still grappling with how those rulings should play out.
Designing the Opposite of Rikers
A new report lays out design guidelines for community-based “justice hubs”—jails that create positive effects inside and outside their walls.
A Major Victory for the Right to Record Police
Federal appeals courts covering half of U.S. states have now ruled that Americans have a First Amendment right to videotape encounters with law enforcement.
How Prisoners' Family Members Can Assist Overworked Public Defenders
Through a suburban Philadelphia program, they learn how to help their relatives' criminal defense—and do some of the nitty-gritty work lawyers would typically handle.
Criminal-Justice Reform Survives Its First Stress Test
Why didn’t the fall of former Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams on fraud and corruption charges doom his reform-minded agenda?
A Mental-Health Crisis in Alabama’s Prisons
In a 302-page opinion this week, a federal judge in Montgomery condemned the dire conditions faced by prisoners with mental illnesses.
How Black Girls Aren’t Presumed to Be Innocent
A new study finds that adults view them as less child-like and less in need of protection than their white peers.
Do Right-to-Carry Gun Laws Make States Safer?
In a new paper, researchers dispute a popular argument for arming everyday citizens. “There is not even the slightest hint in the data that [these] laws reduce violent crime,” they write.
The Supreme Court Tinkers at the Edges of the Machinery of Death
Opponents of the practice won a series of notable cases at the U.S. Supreme Court this term, even as total victory in their war against the death penalty moved further out of reach.
Do African Americans Have a Right to Bear Arms?
And if so, why won’t the justice system or the NRA stand up for it?
Does Bad Health Care Constitute Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
A class-action lawsuit in Illinois argues that medical treatment inside the state’s corrections system puts inmates “at risk of pain, injury, and death.”
The Rise of Rural Incarceration
Local jails in smaller counties are seeing enormous growth. A new report explains why.
Criminal-Justice Reformers Pin Their Hopes on Jared Kushner
On the Hill, the president’s adviser and son-in-law is seen as the best chance to get support from the White House.
How Insurance Companies Can Force Bad Cops Off the Job
In exchange for coverage, insurers can demand that police departments implement new policies and training, and dismiss problem officers.
How Minor Probation Violations Can Lead to Major Jail Time
Most pretrial detainees in Philadelphia’s jails are there for breaking the terms of their court supervision—not because they can’t afford bail.
Why New Orleans Leads the U.S. in Wrongful Convictions
Louisiana just passed a suite of prison-reform bills, but that may not put a huge dent in incarceration rates.
Will Texas's Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities Hurt Law Enforcement?
Some police chiefs are concerned that the legislation may harm efforts to stop crime rather than helping.
Why Boston Is Paying Ex-Gang Members to Go to College
The deal: $400 a week to stay in school. Is it worth it?
Why Jails Are Booming
A new report from the Prison Policy Initiative shows that the populations of local jails are swelling for reasons that have little to do with crime.
The Puzzle of Housing Aging Sex Offenders
States are grappling with how to care for a growing population of registered offenders in long-term care facilities.
‘We, Too, Are Targets of Police Violence’
The women left out of national conversations about misconduct and reform
Why California Is a Case Study for Monitoring Police Misconduct
The attorney general doesn’t plan on using his oversight authority to monitor and intervene in local departments. Can states compensate for that absence?
What Trump’s Ideal Justice Department Would Look Like
The president’s budget proposal calls for the hiring of more prosecutors, more immigration judges, and more federal marshals.
The Federal Prosecutors Backing Jeff Sessions on Mandatory Minimums
The National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys lobbied against the last major push for criminal-justice reform in Congress. Now their former president is working in the Justice Department.
'A Mercy Move for Milwaukee'
As assistant secretary in the Department of Homeland Security, Sheriff David Clarke might have less direct authority than he wields over inmates in the county jails.
Roaming Charges
The U.S. Supreme Court could soon consider whether police can review a cellphone’s whereabouts without a warrant.
Sheriff Clarke Joins the Trump Administration
As indictments loom over Milwaukee County Jail after a high-profile death in custody, the county’s controversial sheriff is moving into a role in the Department of Homeland Security.
The Progressive Civil-Rights Lawyer Philadelphia Wants for District Attorney
Larry Krasner has big goals for the city’s justice system. But there’s no telling if he’ll succeed where others have failed.
Should States Charge Low-Income Residents Less for Traffic Tickets?
California’s steep penalties help generate funding for government programs. But they’ve come with an additional cost.
Who Really Makes Money Off of Bail Bonds?
A new report finds that the global insurance companies underwriting bonds are reaping their rewards while shouldering virtually none of their risk.
Jeff Sessions Reinvigorates the Drug War
The U.S. attorney general is bringing back the harshest sentences for low-level drug offenses, rejecting Obama-era reforms.
Lessons From Rikers Island
The jail is a microcosm of everything wrong with America’s criminal-justice system—but may also offer a model for how it can be righted.
'We’re Trying to Create the Village Again'
A California nonprofit uses lessons on Latin American heritage to keep at-risk youth on the straight and narrow.
Should Taxpayers Sponsor Attorneys for Undocumented Immigrants?
A handful of cities and states are funding pro-bono legal counsel for deportation proceedings—and making a political statement about the Trump administration in the process.
Imagining the Presence of Justice
A new project from The Atlantic focuses on efforts across the United States to move beyond the age of mass incarceration.
Why U.S. Criminal Courts Are So Dependent on Plea Bargaining
Side effects include inordinately powerful prosecutors and infrequent access to jury trials.
Should Communities Have a Say in How Residents Are Punished for Crime?
A new “restorative justice” court in Chicago will test this idea, by soliciting broader input on how offenders can make amends and stay out of jail.
'Until the Drug Dealer's Teeth Rattle'
A new book examines how black communities inadvertently helped lay the groundwork for mass incarceration.
When the Courts Take Police Officers at Their Word
Critics accuse federal judges of too easily trusting law enforcement in cases involving excessive force. This week, the Supreme Court declined its chance to echo—or dismiss—that allegation.
To Protect and Serve (and Pray)
Alabama could soon create something unprecedented in American legal history: a police department run by a church.
Can States Tackle Police Misconduct With Certification Systems?
One researcher argues that issuing professional licenses to law enforcement improves the oversight of local departments.
The Baltimore Police Department Binds Itself to Reform
Over the 11th-hour objections of the Justice Department, a federal judge signs off on a deal to overhaul the troubled law enforcement agency.
Simplifying How the Courts Seal Criminal Records
New legislation in Pennsylvania would change the now-costly and time-consuming process—and mitigate the employment obstacles people face when they cannot shake their old convictions.
Justice Thomas's Doubts About Civil Forfeiture
The Supreme Court justice reiterated his wariness of the controversial police tactic earlier this month. A new Justice Department report seems to support his concern.