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How We Cleaned Up and Clarified Federal Data on Deaths in Custody

Data collected under the Death in Custody Reporting Act has some serious problems. Here’s how we fixed some of them.

Analysis • 12.23.2025

Why Doesn’t the U.S. Government Know How Many People Die in Custody?

Under the Death in Custody Reporting Act, the government is supposed to track how many people die in law enforcement custody — but the data is a mess.

Feature • 08.07.2025

How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Change Criminal Justice and Immigration

The new law aims to shift much of the nation’s law enforcement toward immigration — and could reduce efforts to prevent violent crime.

Closing Argument • 07.12.2025

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