As November Approaches, Courts Deal Series Of Blows To Voter ID Laws
In the past two weeks, judges have ruled against voter ID or proof-of-citizenship requirements in Texas, Kansas, North Carolina, Wisconsin and North Dakota.
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NYPD Commissioner William Bratton To Step Down Next Month
New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton is resigning his post. Bratton led the department through a challenging time for policing in America.
Crime Dropped In New York Under William Bratton's Tenure
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, one of the most prominent figures in American policing, is stepping down. Crime declined in the city after Bratton's early enthusiasm for the broken windows policy.
What Would Donald Trump's Department of Justice Look Like?
Some Justice Department veterans said they worry about the possibility of political interference in law enforcement decisions if Donald Trump wins the White House.
TSA Reminds Passengers: No 'Batarang' Superhero Weapons On Flights
The TSA has repeatedly reminded air travelers to put sharp Batman and other superhero paraphernalia in checked baggage.
'Guilty But Mentally Ill' Doesn't Protect Against Harsh Sentences
Jurors often are reluctant to acquit someone who committed a crime while mentally ill, or to find that person guilty. So they take a third option: guilty but mentally ill. It's far from perfect.
N.Y. Attorney General: Nation's Flood Insurance Program Defrauding Taxpayers
The report comes after a joint investigation by NPR and PBS' Frontline that uncovered how private insurance companies in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy were profiting while homeowners suffered.
Former L.A. County Sheriff Withdraws Guilty Plea
Lee Baca gambles that he can successfully defend himself at trial on corruption charges.
Former FBI Technician Pleads Guilty To Passing Information To China
Kun Shan Chun, a naturalized U.S. citizen with top secret security clearance, had worked at the FBI since 1997. Chun pleaded guilty on Monday to acting as an agent of China.
What Went Wrong For Prosecutors In Freddie Gray Case?
None of the six officers facing charges in Freddie Gray's death were convicted. Law professor David Jaros talks about what happened and why police officer convictions are uncommon.