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How Hospitals Helped Erode Reproductive Rights

Criminal prosecutions sparked by hospital drug testing helped advance the legal concept that the fetus had interests the state could protect.

Closing Argument • 03.14.2026

How We Counted Referrals to Police About Substance Use During Pregnancy

New analysis finds the parents of 70,000 newborns were reported to law enforcement over substance use allegations, often based on flawed drug tests.

Methodology • 02.10.2026

Key Criminal Justice Takeaways from the 2024 Election

What’s next for President-elect Donald Trump’s criminal cases, immigration policy, justice reform and more.

Closing Argument • 11.09.2024

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