Trump speaks of "anarchy and mayhem" in cities. Here's what the data really shows.

Juvenile lifers, victims of police misconduct and immigrants convicted of minor crimes are among those with a lot at stake before the changing court.

The U.S. Sentencing Commission, required by law to be bipartisan, helps set prison terms for more than 70,000 people every year.

“When people are in need, they don’t give a shit where you’re from or what your history is.”

In Texas, prisoners are opening their cells to chat—and to riot.

Memes and billboards are calling for arresting the three officers. But what does Kentucky law say?

Critics say mayors should be wary as the Justice Department expands law-enforcement task forces.

Many prisons, especially in the South, are named after racist officials and former plantations.

Mental-health problems, short staffing plague a Texas lockup in COVID lockdown.

But is it legal? A California appeals court is going to decide.