Justice in the Age of Trump
Criminal justice and immigration reform are facing unprecedented threats during the 47th presidency. From mass deportations and a more punitive approach to charging and sentencing to a weaponized Department of Justice and a constitutional showdown with the courts, Vera's researchers and policy experts are tracking this administration's actions and making meaning of the latest developments out of Washington and its impact across the country.
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Traffic Stops Were Already Harmful. ICE Is Making Them Worse.
A decade ago, the killings of Sandra Bland and Philando Castile forced people…
Jul 31, 2026
NEWS
Out-of-Control Federal Law Enforcement Is Undermining Public Safety
This month, agents of the federal government, including the National Guard, the…
Jul 17, 2026
Spotlight
A New Federal Grantmaking Rule Could Put Community Safety Programs at Risk
Across the country, thousands of organizations rely on federal grants to do…
Jul 16, 2026
NEWS
How to Talk about So-Called Teen Takeovers
“Violent ‘teen takeover’ chaos” reads a July 6 NBC News headline. The news…
Jul 10, 2026
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Ten Ways Trump Is Making Us Less Safe
“Safety will be restored,” Donald Trump declared from the Republican National…
Jun 16, 2026
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Everyone Deserves to Feel Safe—But Legislation Like CORCA Is Not the Answer
For more than a year, President Donald Trump has been threatening a…
May 22, 2026
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The Federal Government Pulled Back $500 Million from Public Safety Organizations. One Year Later, Communities Are Still Reeling.
One year ago, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) abruptly terminated…
May 01, 2026
NEWS
The Political Consensus Behind Harsh Immigration Policies Is Starting to Crack
Slowly but surely, the political consensus on punitive crime and immigration…
Mar 13, 2026
Spotlight
“ICE-Free Zones” Explained: How Cities and Counties are Working Together to Resist ICE
In early December, as the federal government began ramping up immigration…
Mar 09, 2026
Spotlight
Democrats’ Demands for ICE Accountability Could Be Effective—If They Can Be Enforced
Under President Trump’s mass deportation agenda, United States Immigration and…
Feb 09, 2026