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How Trump Has Reshaped the Justice Department and Other Criminal Justice Areas in His Second Term

From immigration to the death penalty and beyond, here are some of the administration’s key changes in criminal justice.

Closing Argument • 01.24.2026

Biden Has 65 Days Left in Office. Here’s What He Can Do on Criminal Justice.

Judicial appointments and the death penalty are among areas where a lame-duck administration can still leave a mark.

Closing Argument • 11.16.2024

What an Eclipse Lockdown Reveals about Dignity in Prisons and Jails

Recent lawsuits regarding the rights of incarcerated people and guards include gender, religious discrimination, and the right to watch the eclipse

Closing Argument • 04.06.2024

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