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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.

Trump’s First 100 Days: Friend or Foe to Criminal Justice Reform?

May 13, 2025
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Trump’s First 100 Days: Friend or Foe to Criminal Justice Reform?
May 13, 2025
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Politics Can’t Cheapen the Power of the Presidential Pardon
Bobby Gonzalez, right, who was formerly incarcerated at Valley State Prison…
Apr 07, 2025
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The Detention of Mahmoud Khalil Reveals the Truth of Trump’s Immigration Agenda
On March 8, Mahmoud Khalil, a soon-to-be father and a doctoral student at…
Apr 02, 2025
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Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Would Be a Disaster for Crime and Safety
President Trump has put Medicaid on the chopping block. Despite the White…
Mar 18, 2025
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How to Fight Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda
Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump and his administration have…
Mar 14, 2025
Arrest Resource List 1693x786 min
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Legal Resources for Law Enforcement Interactions
Every five seconds, police arrest someone in the United States. That’s about 7…
Mar 10, 2025
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Legal Resources for Immigrants, Advocates, Journalists, and Lawmakers
More than 46 million people living in the United States were born elsewhere.…
Jan 31, 2025
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Trump’s Week One Orders on Immigration Law, Explained
In his first week in office, President Trump issued more than a dozen…
Jan 29, 2025