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.
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
NEWS
Crime Is Down in 2025. Trump Doesn’t Deserve Credit.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott marks the efforts of community violence…
Jun 20, 2025
NEWS
Trump’s War on Nonprofits Will Make Us All Less Safe
Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits,…
Jun 10, 2025
NEWS
We’re Suing the Trump Administration to Win Back Funding for Programs That Save Lives and Make Communities Safer
In April, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) abruptly terminated…
May 22, 2025
Special Report
Trump’s First 100 Days: Friend or Foe to Criminal Justice Reform?
May 13, 2025
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