EXPLAINER

The ICE Killing of Renee Nicole Good is a Watershed Moment for Trump

On January 7 in Minneapolis, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent…

Jan 21, 2026

EXPLAINER

Weaponizing the System: One Year of Trump’s Attacks on Due Process

One year into President Trump’s second term, federal immigration policies are…

Jan 20, 2026

EXPLAINER

Five Criminal Justice Issues to Watch During Trump’s Second Year in Office

At this time last year, President Donald Trump’s return to office was shrouded…

Jan 16, 2026

Spotlight

What is Trump’s Comprehensive Crime Bill and How Can Lawmakers Deliver Real Solutions for Safety Instead?

The Republican crime bill, rumored to arrive early in 2026, has its origins in…

Dec 05, 2025

NEWS

Sending in the National Guard Won’t Make Our Cities Safer

When President Trump began his federal takeover of Washington, DC, in August,…

Sep 26, 2025

Spotlight

What a Department of Community Safety Could Look Like in New York City—and Beyond

Crime and safety are issues in any election, and New York City’s June…

Sep 22, 2025

NEWS

ICE Is Still Terrorizing Los Angeles: Local Leaders Need to Show the Country How to Protect Our Communities

Over the past two weeks, the country’s eyes have turned toward Washington,…

Aug 21, 2025

NEWS

Trump Is “Federalizing” Washington, DC, and Threatening to Eliminate “Cashless Bail.” Here’s What That Means.

On August 11, at a press conference on crime in Washington, DC, Donald Trump…

Aug 12, 2025

NEWS

ICE Is Denying People Bond to Keep Them Locked Up

On July 8, the Trump administration announced a new policy that prevents…

Aug 08, 2025

NEWS

3 Ways Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Will Undermine Public Safety

UPDATED: An earlier version of this story was published on June 26, before the…

Jul 09, 2025