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What Does It Take for the Feds to Investigate a Police Department?
Representatives from several civil-rights groups in Boston have united to file a petition to the Justice Department, hoping to persuade the federal government to launch an investigation into the Boston Police Department.
May 4, 2015
Has the Justice Department Found a New Town that Preys on Its Poor?
The Justice Department is investigating police departments in a small Louisiana town for improper detentions. But local residents say that's not the only problem.
April 27, 2015
As Attorney General, How Will Loretta Lynch Police the Police?
As a U.S. attorney, Lynch tried to compel two police departments to reform — with mixed results.
April 23, 2015
Justice Department Probes Another "School-to-Prison Pipeline"
In Texas, skipping school is a crime. Now, the Department of Justice is investigating whether Dallas County in Texas unfairly punishes certain kids for missing school.
April 1, 2015
Texas Bar Charges Willingham Prosecutor with Misconduct
It's another blow to a case that may have led to the execution of an innocent man.
March 18, 2015
How the DOJ Reforms a Police Department Like Ferguson
Ferguson's investigation stems from a law passed after the 1991 police beating of Rodney King, another unarmed black man.
March 4, 2015
New York City Ends Solitary for Inmates Under 21
Roughly 100 inmates under the age of 21 will be removed from solitary following a decision to end the practice at the city's primary detention facility.
January 14, 2015
Alonza Thomas Answers Viewers' Questions
The subject of our digital film "Stickup Kid" answers your questions about his new life outside of prison.
December 30, 2014
New Report Casts Doubt on FBI Anthrax Investigation
For a second time in three years, an independent inquiry has cast doubt on the genetic testing that the FBI said linked the main suspect to the 2001 attacks.
December 19, 2014
New York City Ends Solitary Confinement for Minors
Mayor Bill De Blasio's decision to end solitary confinement for 16- and 17-year-olds comes amid a wider debate about the effectiveness of solitary confinement.
December 19, 2014
Why the Death Penalty Is on the Decline
It's getting more difficult — and more expensive — to execute condemned prisoners.
December 18, 2014
Stickup Kid: What happens when a 16-year-old is sent to an adult prison?
What happens when a 16-year-old is sent to an adult prison?
December 17, 2014