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Finance
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.
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America's Uneven Crime Spike
Violence in a few major cities drove the national murder rate higher in 2016, according to new FBI statistics.
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Federal Court Blocks Trump's Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities
A judge in Illinois temporarily put the initiative on hold while legal proceedings continue.
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A Mental-Health Crisis in Alabama’s Prisons
In a 302-page opinion, a federal judge in Montgomery condemned the dire conditions faced by prisoners with mental illnesses.
Digital Government
Will the Supreme Court Take Up Cellphone Surveillance?
The U.S. Supreme Court could soon consider whether police can review a cellphone’s whereabouts without a warrant.
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Controversial Milwaukee County Sheriff Joins the Trump Administration
As indictments loom over Milwaukee County Jail after a high-profile death in custody, the county’s controversial sheriff, David Clarke, is moving into a role in the Department of Homeland Security.
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More Judicial Scrutiny for Police Use of Civil Forfeitures
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently reiterated his wariness of the controversial police tactic. And a new Justice Department report seems to support his concern.
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When Your Judge Isn't A Lawyer
In some states, justices of the peace don’t need a law degree to put defendants behind bars.
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What's Causing Chicago’s Homicide Spike?
President Trump is vowing to “send in the Feds,” but researchers aren’t convinced they understand the rise, or how to stop it.
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After Cosby, California Changes Its Rape Laws
Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill eliminating the state's statute of limitations for sex-related crimes on Wednesday.
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Schools Are Put on Federal Notice to Respect Transgender Rights
In a letter sent Friday, federal officials warn local districts not to discriminate against students using restrooms.
Featured eBooks
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The Problem With Funding Government Through Fines
A budget shortfall at the Nevada Supreme Court underlines a broader fiscal quandary
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Guilty, Then Proven Innocent in North Carolina
With eight successful exonerations so far, the state's Innocence Inquiry Commission could be a national model for fighting wrongful convictions.
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A Paradoxical Reaction in Oklahoma
What if the greatest threat to the death penalty isn't its opponents, but its supporters?
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A Neo-Confederate in Nevada's Capitol
A local newspaper uncovers racist and homophobic writings by a top state legislator.
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In Texas, the Death Penalty is Slowly Dying Out
The Lone Star State carried out its fewest executions since 1996 this year.
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Who Watches America's Executions?
A lawsuit seeks to force Oklahoma to record every death sentence it carries out and to allow witnesses present to observe.
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