Removing the Judge Who Ruled ‘Stop and Frisk’ Unconstitutional Is a Blow to Justice Removing the Judge Who Ruled ‘Stop and Frisk’ Unconstitutional Is a Blow to Justice
An appeals court's unprecedented removal of Shira Scheindlin has sent a chilling message to other federal judges.
Jan 8, 2014 / Dan Wise
It’s Time to End ‘Broken Windows’ Policing It’s Time to End ‘Broken Windows’ Policing
The returning William Bratton should recognize that the notorious policy has exacerbated discrimination, not improved safety.
Jan 8, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
America After 9/11 America After 9/11
A systematic look at the patterns of rights abuses in the United States’ domestic “war on terror” since September 11, 2001.
Jan 2, 2014 / The Nation
How Tarek Mehanna Went to Prison for a Thought Crime How Tarek Mehanna Went to Prison for a Thought Crime
As the government embraces a “counter-radicalization” approach to counterterrorism, prosecutors are turning radical beliefs into criminal acts.
Dec 31, 2013 / Amna Akbar
Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Following Teen’s Death in Custody Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Following Teen’s Death in Custody
Police violently dispersed a crowd of about 150 people in Durnham, North Carolina, during a vigil in which supporters demanded answers after the death of a teenager, who managed to...
Dec 23, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
De Blasio Picks Another Insider for Child Welfare Chief De Blasio Picks Another Insider for Child Welfare Chief
And maybe that's perfectly OK.
Dec 23, 2013 / Jarrett Murphy
Ten Steps Bill de Blasio and Bill Bratton Should Take to Fix Stop-and-Frisk Ten Steps Bill de Blasio and Bill Bratton Should Take to Fix Stop-and-Frisk
The road to police reform begins with community participation and a court-appointed monitor.
Dec 20, 2013 / David A. Harris
Everyone Is a Criminal: On the Over-policing of America Everyone Is a Criminal: On the Over-policing of America
Try to think of an aspect of everyday life that doesn’t somehow include the police.
Dec 9, 2013 / Chase Madar
Dismantling the Myth of Bill Bratton’s LAPD Dismantling the Myth of Bill Bratton’s LAPD
Bill de Blasio touts his police commissioner pick as a “progressive visionary,” but Bill Bratton’s record tells a different story.
Dec 6, 2013 / Tom Hayden
New Police Commissioner Same as the Old Police Commissioner New Police Commissioner Same as the Old Police Commissioner
With his choice of William Bratton as the “new” police commissioner, mayor-elect Bill de Blasio sends a message: things are mostly fine the way they are.
Dec 5, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith