Criminal Justice

ICE protest in NYC

In Trump’s America, It’s Cruelty as Policy In Trump’s America, It’s Cruelty as Policy

Forced hysterectomies for ICE detainees, more mass deportations, threats to bring sedition charges against protesters—this is political vandalism.

Sep 18, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Women stand holding posters and calling for justice.

Mexico’s Women Demand Justice on Gender Violence Mexico’s Women Demand Justice on Gender Violence

Enraged at institutional failure to address the mounting crisis, they have occupied the National Human Rights Commission.

Sep 16, 2020 / Meaghan Beatley

Jails Are Designed to Keep Inmates Hidden

Jails Are Designed to Keep Inmates Hidden Jails Are Designed to Keep Inmates Hidden

A photographic record of the Tombs, one of New York City’s most notorious detention complexes.

Sep 16, 2020 / Photo Essay / Hannah La Follette Ryan

California State Senator Holly Mitchell

California Passes Key Criminal Justice Reforms California Passes Key Criminal Justice Reforms

Fierce police union lobbying killed some important measures, but many other good bills won the day.

Sep 4, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Donald Trump Came to Kenosha to Make the Most Vile Campaign Commercial in American Political History

Donald Trump Came to Kenosha to Make the Most Vile Campaign Commercial in American Political History Donald Trump Came to Kenosha to Make the Most Vile Campaign Commercial in American Political History

Trump implemented his “law-and-order” strategy with a Wisconsin trip that was low on sympathy and high on campaign rhetoric.

Sep 2, 2020 / John Nichols

The Kids Are Getting Pepper-Sprayed

The Kids Are Getting Pepper-Sprayed The Kids Are Getting Pepper-Sprayed

Kids as young as 10 years old were among the 200 peaceful student protesters that Chicago police surrounded—tackling, pepper-spraying, and arresting several.

Aug 25, 2020 / StudentNation / Mary Retta

Kamala Harris Makes History, Many Times Over

Kamala Harris Makes History, Many Times Over Kamala Harris Makes History, Many Times Over

The bravery and radicalism of Joe Biden’s choice will become apparent over time.

Aug 12, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Ending Mass Incarceration Is Only the Beginning

Ending Mass Incarceration Is Only the Beginning Ending Mass Incarceration Is Only the Beginning

Victoria Law and Maya Schenwar, authors of Prison By Any Other Name, argue that prison reform just widens the net of the criminal justice system.

Aug 12, 2020 / Q&A / Daniel Fernandez

Why We’re Demanding No Cops for Veep

Why We’re Demanding No Cops for Veep Why We’re Demanding No Cops for Veep

If Joe Biden wants to signal his commitment to the message of the Black Lives Matter movement, he shouldn’t pick a former police officer or prosecutor.

Aug 6, 2020 / Jennifer Epps-Addison

A Lethal Traffic Stop in Georgia

A Lethal Traffic Stop in Georgia A Lethal Traffic Stop in Georgia

A miniature army was dispatched to deal with one man. Only the police know what really happened.

Aug 6, 2020 / Feature / ML Kejera

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