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Baltimore Prosecutor Mosby: “I’m Just Doing My Job”
Mosby says she's not surprised by the onslaught of criticism over her decision to charge six officers in the death of Freddie Gray.
Black Officers Rally Around Cop Accused in Death of Freddie Gray
Advocates for Sgt. Alicia White say racism within the department contributed to charges against her.
How US Private Prisons Profit From Immigrant Detention
Alternatives to detention do exist.
Wisconsin Activists to Continue Protests After Cop Avoids Charges in Killing of Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson was shot dead in March.
Congress Should End Metadata Collection
The Court of Appeals struck down the US metadata collection program, but left it to Congress to come up with a legal fix.
As Feds Probe Baltimore Police, Cops in Freddie Gray Case Seek Removal of Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby
Attorneys are challenging the role of Baltimore's top prosecutor.
Former Cop: The Baltimore Police Department Needs to Be “Purged”
Retired Maryland State Police Major Neill Franklin says bad cops and illegal policies need to changed.
Taking My Students to Prison
Prison is not just a physical place, but a deep wound.
New Literature Tackles Big Questions on Mass Incarceration
New books on mass incarceration offer fresh information and cast a critical eye on our existing understandings.
NLG Files Urgent Appeal to UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Citing Life-Threatening Denial of Medical Care
Mr. Abu-Jamal has life-threatening medical conditions that have been caused and/or exacerbated by his conditions of confinement.