The president vowed to support the police and has given them reasons to cheer. But some of his actions have also frustrated ...

When you grow up in a culture of violence, that doesn’t just disappear,” writes Rashon Venable. “We, as prisoners, have to ...

This information was initially collected as individual-level data by state reporting agencies and sent to the Bureau of ...

What the Panic Over Shoplifting Reveals About American Crime Policy Lawmakers consider bills to crack down on people ripping off retailers, even as some stores walk back claims about a growing theft ...

How the Supreme Court Ruled Differently in Immigration and Criminal Justice Cases In a term marked by rulings limiting immigrants’ rights, the court sided with several other people harmed by the ...

The Books Banned in Your State’s Prisons We asked all state systems for book policies and ban lists, then created a database for you.

The case now heads to the Ohio Supreme Court. An FBI probe still looms over Celebrezze and Mark Dottore, after Marshall ...

A Houston mother is one of many nationwide left with grief and unanswered questions when a loved one dies in custody.

For those whose loved ones were killed in St. Louis the investigative process could be improved with empathy, better ...

In this guide, families who have lost someone to violence in St. Louis share what did – and did not – help them rebuild their ...

Many of the president’s recent pardons violate Justice Department policies designed to ensure fairness and public safety.

New York’s controversy over scanning mail in prisons reflects a national debate involving security and privacy.