How to build a human
A forensics company tells cops it can use DNA to predict a suspect’s face. Scientists worry the tool will deepen racial bias.
Tag: Criminal Justice System
News and content focused on crime, courts, or law enforcement. This tag is also added to content about criminal and social justice related to systemic racism.
Trans women in Federal custody face the terror of being transferred to men’s prisons
Following Trump’s executive order, a trans woman held at a federal prison was told she would be moved to a men’s prison.
Biden set records for appointing diverse federal judges. Here’s what that looks like.
Biden set records for appointing diverse federal judges. It could be a stark contrast to President Trump.
Missouri Senator renews push to ban shackling of pregnant women in city and county jails
A bill would outlaw the use of restraints in the third trimester, during labor and for the first 48 hours postpartum “except in extraordinary circumstances.”
Successful Police Reform in Camden, New Jersey – Lessons Learned
Police reform success in Camden, New Jersey has shown us that reform isn’t just possible, it’s successful with a 60% drop in homocides.
What I Learned Reporting in Cities That Take Belongings From Homeless People
Some cities take people’s belongings — ignoring their own policies and court orders — and then fail to store them. Our reporting shows there are more effective and compassionate ways to deal with homeless encampments.
January 6 defendant allowed to attend Trump inauguration at U.S. Capitol
A Kansas City, Missouri, man who pleaded guilty to entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and expects a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump will be allowed to attend Trump’s inauguration, a federal judge ordered Thursday.
Biden commutes sentences of nearly 1,500 people, pardons 39 in historic clemency action
Thursday, Biden commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 people and granted pardons for 39 individuals with convictions for nonviolent crimes.
President Biden Issues Pardon to Son Hunter Biden
So, what? The charges were ridiculous and Republicans have been out to get Hunter Biden since the laptop. He checked the wrong box on a form to buy a gun. And evaded taxes, but paid them!
Trial Judge in Robert Roberson’s Death Row Case Agrees to Recusal
Senior District Judge Deborah Oakes Evans recused herself after a challenge to her impartiality over longtime relationships with case prosecutors and judges.
Are Constitution, Guardrails Strong Enough to Prevent an Authoritarian?
Extreme right-wing operatives have crafted an authoritarian playbook that would push it over the edge, destroying the nation's 250-year-old bedrock system of checks and balances to create an imperial presidency.
DOJ Special Counsel Jack Smith Drops Cases Against Trump
The federal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump is over, at least during his forthcoming presidency.
Elon Musk Quietly Tried to Oust a Reform DA. Here’s Why He Failed.
Reports of the criminal justice reform movement’s death are greatly exaggerated. Look at Monique Worrell, who supports greater police accountability and is reclaiming her office after being removed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Statement on Matt Gaetz’s Nomination as Attorney General
Today, President-elect Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz as U.S. Attorney General.
Behind Bars: Understanding the Alarming Increase in Incarceration Rates in America
This is the introduction to the upcoming Antifa HQ series on mass incarceration. After this initial look at the country overall, states will gradually appear in the series until we have a report and statistics for every state and territory in the United States.
Constitutional Lawyers Urge Clark County, Ohio Prosecutor To Pursue Criminal Charges Against Donald Trump and JD Vance
Attorneys for a free speech group urged the Ohio prosecutor to pursue charges against Trump and Vance for the harmful, inflammatory lies about Haitians.
