Coronavirus
June 15, 2020
Amid speculation of a spike in abuse, advocates worry that families of color will be policed even more.
Feature
February 11, 2020
Every year, thousands of children are removed from their homes by officials who fear for their safety—only to be returned within days. It “felt like being kidnapped,” one said.
News
March 14, 2019
Judges have drastically cut back on bail and jail in criminal cases, a new study shows. And defendants are still showing up in court.
News
November 12, 2018
Pairing old-school defense with attention to real-life problems gets people out of jail.
Commentary
March 6, 2016
The First Time Texas Killed One of My Clients
An attorney pieces together a life cut short.
Justice Lab
November 3, 2015
And why it can lead to criminal behavior.
News
April 16, 2015
Only in Arkansas. And a stealthy campaign is changing that.
Justice Lab
March 12, 2015
A new study points to a strategy for reducing police shootings in towns like Ferguson.
News
February 24, 2015
Congress outlawed them. The Supreme Court ruled them unconstitutional. Yet they live on.