Tag: criminal justice

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.

What is a Constitutional Crisis? Are We in One?

History offers invaluable lessons about surviving constitutional crises. One takeaway is the importance of adherence to democratic norms and the…

Assassination Attempt: PA Gov. Josh Shapiro, Family

Governor Josh Shapiro attacked— a man used a hammer to break into his home in the middle of the night,…

Linda McMahon Ignored Sexual Abuse of Young Boys Were Being Sexually Abused at WWE

Linda McMahon has a lawsuit pending where she, her ex-husband, Vince, and the WWE ignored the sexual abuse of young…

Protesters Rally After Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil

Protesters rallied following the arrest of Columbia University student Mahmoud Kahlil—a green card holder who didn't commit any crimes.

Trump’s AG has been busy quietly ushering in fascism.

Pam Bondi’s first day at DOJ was spent making changes that will benefit Trump, his authoritarian friends abroad, and his…

Landlord Convicted in Hate Crime Stabbing of 6-Year-Old Palestinian American Boy

A landlord was convicted in hate crime stabbing of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy citing the Israel-Gaza war as the reason.

Trump’s pardons and purges revive old question: Who counts as a terrorist?

The president’s sweeping clemency for Capitol rioters and his administration’s ongoing removal of career national security specialists foretell a permissive…

Trump says he wants to deport Americans?!

Donald Trump floats the idea of deporting Americans. Jayar Jackson breaks it down in this clip from The Watchlist.

Trump wants to deport US inmates to mega prison in El Salvador

President Trump now wants to deport US citizens to a mega prison in El Salvador. A statement released by the…

Trans Women in Federal Custody Face Transfer 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…

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…

Biden Administration Axes Controversial Climate Plan For Old-Growth Forests

Forest advocates said the National Old Growth Amendment allowed too much logging, while the timber industry called it too restrictive.