A recent report by the Public Policy Institute of California shows that arrest rates in the state dropped to historic lows. This new development is especially important because it follows …
The drug war has unleashed a series of disturbing unintended consequences, such as widespread, institutionalized racism. But every now and then, you hear of yet another case of men and …
Police departments started using body cameras in 2012, with Illinois being one of the first states to require it by law. But it wasn’t until earlier in 2018 that the …
Mandatory minimums are some of the most draconian policies adopted by both state and federal governments. And while we often talk about them as being associated with drug-related infractions, they …
According to the Supreme Court, the public has “a first amendment right of access” to preliminary hearings in criminal cases. However, certain counties don’t follow this rule, setting their bail …
The horrific murder of Eric Garner over the sale of some loose cigarettes shocked the country four years ago. And yet, none of the New York Police officers involved in …
Last week, the NFL decided to ban public displays of discontent from games involving football teams. The decision drove many on the left mad. After all, the league seems to …
If you read the news, use social media, or watch television, you might be tired of hearing about Kanye West and his highly publicized encounter with right-wing personalities. You may …
Police brutality is a reality. But the abuse is only present because government-backed law enforcement is always going to be filled with perverse incentives. In March, the propensity for abuse …
After the deadly high school shooting in Parkland, Florida, many stories about law enforcement doing nothing to help angered the country. But long before Parkland, there were other cases of …
