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Hate Crime Prosecutions Decline During Trump Administration

Congress passed the Michael Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (18 U.S.C. § 249) in 2009. The FBI reports there were…

Cellphones, Privacy and The Fourth Amendment

Within the parameters of longstanding judicially recognized exceptions, law enforcement officials under the Fourth Amendment cannot conduct a search of an individual or their…

The El Paso Shooting: A Hate Crime in Texas

Hate is a cultural and social disease. Its origin lies deep in ancient times when religion and war were the primary sources of power—the…

“Go Back Where You Come From” Speech Violates Federal Law, Threatens Lives

Last month the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, continued his longstanding pollution of the American public speech arena with toxic racism…

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What Kind of Consequences Is Epstein Looking at for Sex Trafficking?

Jeffrey Epstein—billionaire financier, philanthropist, and friend to such high-profile figures as Bill Clinton, Stephen Hawking, and Donald Trump—was recently indicted for federal sex trafficking.…

Bail Reform Finds Hope in Historic Court Settlement

The Harris County money bail system has been historically corrupt, favoring wealth over poverty. If an arrested suspect had money, they could post bail…

Are Things Really That Serious for R. Kelly Right Now?

Yes. Already facing state charges of aggravated sexual assault and abuse in Chicago state court, R. Kelly has now attracted the attention of the…

The Trump Administration Resurrects the Federal Death Penalty

In a July 25, 2019 press release, the U.S. Justice Department (“DOJ”) announced that Attorney General William P. Barr has directed the U.S. Bureau…

Prosecutorial Misconduct Needs Attention in Criminal Justice Reform Efforts

There are nearly 7 million people under criminal justice supervision in the United States—2.2 million in prison or jail and another 4.6 million under…

Trump Administration Gives Child Sex Traffickers a Break

The administration of Donald J. Trump is particularly good at one thing—issuing executive proclamations. The president has issued roughly 340 proclamations since assuming the…

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