The FBI took an unprecedented step of searching a former president’s residence. To Trump supporters, it smacked of political retribution. To opponents, the search – which a judge signed off on – shows that no one is above the law.
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As the issue of Native women who are missing or have been killed gains visibility, activists on tribal lands and politicians in corridors of power are devoting more resources to stemming the entrenched problem.
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Plea bargaining is a largely secret process that doesn’t always do justice to the defendant or the victim. But efforts are underway to bring it out of the shadows – a first step in improving it.
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The sentencing rule treating crack cocaine as 100 times worse than powder is seen by bipartisan critics as a punitive remnant of the war on drugs. The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a case that could deliver a telling blow – or a telling victory – for reform.
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Hollywood portrays forensic science as nearly infallible. It isn’t. Now a Houston lab has become a model of reform, boosting trust in this critical part of the justice system.
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What is the goal of incarceration? And how do we keep human dignity at the center of our search for solutions?
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Right now, public safety means reducing the number of people in jails. Are measures taken to reduce overcrowding during the pandemic likely to lead to permanent change in how prisoners are cared for?
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Christopher Scott and Steven Phillips, two men who were wrongly imprisoned, don’t spend their days railing against the justice system. They are helping others who may have been falsely convicted.
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What does it mean to be a good coach? Is it winning games, molding young characters, or both? A small town in Texas considers after it hires a controversial coach.
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What would represent justice in the opioid crisis? This week, a ruling and a settlement offer suggest paths forward, but can litigation alone offer a solution?
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