by Casey J. Bastian

“The vast majority of people whose deaths we are witnessing at the hands of law enforcement do in fact have disabilities”—HEARD Volunteer Director and Community Lawyer Talila Lewis

In a nation that prides itself on justice and equality, why are disabled individuals so often met with ...

by Jo Ellen Nott

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a suite of reform bills into law on April 22, 2025, marking a victory for incarcerated individuals, the formerly incarcerated, and advocates who have worked tirelessly for these changes for years.

The newly enacted legislation addresses critical issues surrounding criminal record ...

by David Kim

Police records obtained by WIRED reveal that the rise of internet-connected car features, spurred by automakers’ subscription models, is increasing drivers’ vulnerability to government surveillance. These documents expose how law enforcement agencies exploit the data generated by modern vehicles, often without public knowledge or meaningful legal oversight. ...

by David Kim

Ohio’s death penalty system, which has consumed over a billion dollars, delivers neither justice nor closure, according to a damning report by Ohioans to Stop Executions. The system—marked by exorbitant costs, prolonged delays, and a troubling history of wrongful convictions—fails victims’ families, prison staff, and the wrongfully ...

by David Kim

At United States border crossings, Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) wants to photograph every vehicle occupant, from drivers to back-seat passengers, using real-time facial recognition to match images with travel documents. A recent federal notice details this plan, which is reportedly intended to enhance security but has ...

by James Mills

When law enforcement wants to screen a person for drug use, they usually must collect some kind of invasive physical sample from the suspect. Urine, blood, and hair are all common choices. Now drug use may soon be detectable from fingerprints alone.

For years, Min Jang, an ...

Alabama: On March 31, 2025, in State of Alabama v. Mac Marquette, Morgan County Circuit Judge Charles Elliott denied former Decatur Police Department officer Marquette’s motion for self-defense immunity in the fatal shooting of Steve Perkins. According to the Associate Press, the denial depended legally on whether Marquette acted within ...