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News March 14
New York City’s Bail Success Story
Judges have drastically cut back on bail and jail in criminal cases, a new study shows. And defendants are still showing up in court.
By Eli Hager
News November 12, 2018
The Courts See a Crime. These Lawyers See a Whole Life.
Pairing old-school defense with attention to real-life problems gets people out of jail.
By Eli Hager
Commentary March 6, 2016
The First Time Texas Killed One of My Clients
An attorney pieces together a life cut short.
By Burke M. Butler
Justice Lab November 3, 2015
Why It’s Hard to Be a Poor Boy With Richer Neighbors
And why it can lead to criminal behavior.
By Dana Goldstein
What You're Saying July 31, 2015
‘When She Objected to Putting Out Her Cigarette ... She Was Saying, Leave Me Alone.’
A selection of recent letters from our readers.
By Jasmine Lee
News April 16, 2015
Can You Go to Jail for Not Paying Rent?
Only in Arkansas. And a stealthy campaign is changing that.
By Eli Hager
Justice Lab March 12, 2015
Where the Shots are Fired
A new study points to a strategy for reducing police shootings in towns like Ferguson.
By Dana Goldstein
News February 24, 2015
Debtors’ Prisons, Then and Now: FAQ
Congress outlawed them. The Supreme Court ruled them unconstitutional. Yet they live on.
By Eli Hager
Feature February 23, 2015
When Freedom Isn’t Free
The bail industry wants to be your jailer.
By Alysia Santo
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