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Remembering Jemel Roberson, the Chicago Security Guard Slain by Police
Community members are demanding answers for the police killing of a Black security guard in the Chicago suburbs.
Under Trump, ICE Is Targeting Political Dissidents Like Me
We have filed a lawsuit against ICE to signal that we won't be bullied out of our First Amendment right.
House Democrats Could End Federal Marijuana Ban in 2019. Will They?
If Democrats don't make bold moves, President Trump could take credit for ending federal prohibition.
The Violence Against Women Act Is Unlikely to Reduce Intimate Partner Violence
We can't rely on the criminal legal system to address the problem.
The Power of Public Outrage: Laquan McDonald’s Place in History
A Black-led movement for justice kept alive the public outrage that led to Jason Van Dyke's guilty verdict.
Jury Finds Chicago Cop Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Shooting of Black Teen
The guilty verdict is a major victory for the movement to hold police accountable for their crimes.
Drug Arrests on the Rise Under Trump
Marijuana arrests increased for the second year in a row, despite legalization in four states.
Seven States Ban Victim Aid to People With Criminal Records
Crime victim compensation funds often divide victims into those who are deemed deserving and those deemed undeserving.
Why Dallas Authorities Are Desperate to Attack Botham Jean’s Character
A campaign is already underway to malign Jean's character in order to shield a fellow officer.
After Roy Oliver’s Verdict, What’s Next for Police Reformers in Dallas County?
Roy Oliver's murder conviction sets the stage for continued police reform efforts in North Texas.