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Law Enforcement (page 2)
July 19, 2021 5:30 am
Maine Bans Civil Asset Forfeiture
It's the fourth state to halt the abusive practice—and the first to drop out of the federal version, too.
June 22, 2021 5:30 am
Congress Might Finally Fix the Disparity in Crack-vs.-Powder Cocaine Sentencing
As the War on Drugs reaches the half-century mark.
June 17, 2021 5:30 am
Federal Laws Against Pot Are on Borrowed Time
Virtually all Americans oppose strict marijuana laws, meaning change has never been more likely.
May 26, 2021 5:30 am
George Floyd’s Family Calls for Action on Bill Bearing His Name
After meeting with the president on the anniversary of Floyd’s death.
May 10, 2021 5:30 am
Consent Decrees for Police Reform: An Imperfect But Important Tool
Law enforcement agencies that wish to avoid federal intervention should study the agencies that already went through the process.
April 27, 2021 5:30 am
Bad Cops, Bad Narratives
Racial bias in policing is real. But the full picture is far more complex.
April 21, 2021 5:30 am
Chauvin Trial Takeaway: We Have to Get Better at Trying Police
Existing criminal laws are just not designed for holding them accountable. State legislators need to step up.
April 14, 2021 5:30 am
Not Every Tragedy Is a Racial Lesson
And not every irresponsible cop is a murderer.
April 13, 2021 5:30 am
Police Incident Involving Army Medic Is Disturbingly Similar to George Floyd Case
The footage of the Windsor, Virginia traffic stop is shocking—but not surprising.
March 30, 2021 5:30 am
Some States Moving on ‘Qualified Immunity’ Reform
But Republicans have blocked congressional action, despite popular support for reform.
