The problem of democracy and American law enforcement goes beyond questions of accountability.
Tag: Criminal Justice
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Video of Memphis Officers Beating Tyre Nichols Elicits Widespread Horror
As public officials and others condemned the actions they viewed, initial reactions from protesters around the country were largely peaceful.
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Alec Baldwin Didn’t Have to Talk to the Police. Neither Do You.
Even innocent people can inadvertently make themselves seem guilty.
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Here Are the New State Laws That Will Take Effect in 2023
State laws take effect for bouncers in Tennessee, walkers in California, and governors in North Carolina. Here’s a roundup of several key changes across the nation.
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Marijuana Pardons Affect Just a Sliver of Those Swept Up in the War on Drugs
President Biden’s pardons for thousands of Americans convicted of possessing marijuana don’t apply to state charges or many immigrants at risk of deportation.