Criminal Justice

The Voter ID Fraud The Voter ID Fraud

The conservatives ensconced on the Supreme Court are set to uphold draconian ID requirements on voters that will redefine electoral politics in America.

Jan 10, 2008 / Feature / Garrett Epps

Stars and Bars Stars and Bars

How did the American criminal justice system go so wrong?

Aug 9, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Lazare

In Praise of Red Tape In Praise of Red Tape

When lawmakers and the media failed to hold the Bush Administration to account, it was left to bureaucrats to defend the integrity of government.

Jun 21, 2007 / Chris Hayes

Shots in the Dark Shots in the Dark

When guns claim lives where any middle-class child might be, America mourns. But in barrios, projects and trailer parks, it's as if the crime never happened.

Jun 14, 2007 / Column / Gary Younge

Gary Tyler’s Quest for Justice Gary Tyler’s Quest for Justice

Sports figures are joining the crusade to free a Louisiana man convicted as a teenager of a murder he didn't commit.

Mar 21, 2007 / Feature / Dave Zirin

Here Comes Another ‘Crime Wave’ Here Comes Another ‘Crime Wave’

Will any candidate have the fortitude to link America's crimes abroad with crime at home?

Mar 15, 2007 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

In Lieu of Flowers In Lieu of Flowers

Mourning a slain young mother in New Orleans, the only way to dignify her death is to try to create real justice here.

Mar 13, 2007 / Feature / Billy Sothern

Putting Science in the Dock Putting Science in the Dock

Judges' ability to discriminate against expert witnesses has ended up empowering large corporations.

Mar 12, 2007 / Feature / Barry Yeoman

The Persecution of Sami Al-Arian The Persecution of Sami Al-Arian

A Palestinian professor caught in the US legal system needs all the support we can muster, as respect for constitutional freedoms sinks ever lower.

Mar 6, 2007 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

‘There Is No Law’ ‘There Is No Law’

It's now up to the Supreme Court or the Democratic Congress to overturn the Military Commissions Act and restore our right to habeas corpus.

Mar 6, 2007 / David Cole

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