Death Penalty Use for 18-20 Year-Olds Continues to Decline in US
The Death Penalty Information Center released a report showing a continuing decline in the use of the death penalty for people ages 18-20 at the time of their offenses,... Read more.
Over 6,200 Children Detained by ICE During Trump’s Second Term, Report Finds
Over 6,200 children have been detained by ICE during President Trump's second term, raising concerns about the psychological toll of these policies and the poor... Read more.
Lawsuits Expose Hidden Risks and Profit-Driven Practices in Pharmaceutical Industry Amid Opioid Crisis
Pharmaceutical companies have prioritized profits over safety, with lawsuits revealing hidden risks and regulatory failures, resulting in $62 billion in fines and... Read more.
FBI Data Shows Decline in Shoplifting ‘Flash Mob’ Incidents as Reporting Improves
FBI data shows that shoplifting "flash mob" incidents have declined due to improved crime tracking and reporting, with the majority of offenders being under 20 years... Read more.
Law Professor Testifies to Racially Charged Language in Yolo County Murder Case
During a racial justice hearing in Yolo County Superior Court, a law professor testified that the prosecutor used dehumanizing and racially charged language when... Read more.
Texas Urged to Halt Execution of Severely Mentally Ill Inmate
Texas death row prisoner Andre Thomas, who has a long history of severe mental illness, has had his competency hearing postponed due to concerns that he is too mentally... Read more.
Doctor Says Andre Thomas Too Mentally Ill to Be Transported for Competency-to-Execution Hearing
Andre Thomas, one of the most severely mentally ill individuals on death row in Texas, has had his competency hearing postponed due to his mental condition, which... Read more.
Court Watch: Accused Challenges Criminal Protective Order at Arraignment, Cites Lack of Probable Cause
The accused individual challenged a criminal protective order during an arraignment hearing, arguing there was no probable cause to justify the order as the alleged... Read more.
Court Watch: Man with Schizophrenia Denied Reentry to Mental Health Facility, Faces Charges
A man with schizophrenia was remanded to custody and set bail at $10,000 after being denied reentry into a mental health facility and charged with felony vandalism,... Read more.