5 Prosecutorial Tactics That Should Be Illegal — But Aren’t
In theory, prosecutors are supposed to seek justice, not just convictions. In practice, unchecked prosecutorial power has created a system…
Justice Delayed: The Unethical Tactics Prosecutors Use to Drag Out Appeals
The right to appeal a conviction is one of the most fundamental protections in the American justice system. It is…
When Prison Violence Meets Constitutional Neglect: The Dr. Akula Case at FCI Memphis
How a 300-pound cellmate’s attack exposed the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ systematic denial of an elderly prisoner’s most fundamental rights
Missing Proof of Service in Michigan: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Fix It
Courts run on deadlines and due process. None of that works if parties aren’t actually served. Proof of service is the paper…
10 Horror Films That Expose the Real Monsters in Our Justice System
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Second Chances Are Smart Justice
The Bottom Line Punishment doesn’t end at release. Employment discrimination, housing rejection, and healthcare denial follow formerly incarcerated people home…
Free Speech, True Threats, and Holding Officials Accountable
The Bottom Line The First Amendment protects speech that is offensive, controversial, and disruptive. Courts have drawn careful lines between…
History Repeating: Michigan Courts Still Covering for Their Own
The Bottom Line A detailed complaint submitted to the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission alleges Washtenaw County prosecutor Marieh Tanha committed…
What Michigan’s Jail Mental Health Coverage Stories Aren’t Telling You
The Bottom Line Mainstream coverage of Michigan’s jail mental health crisis acknowledges the revolving door but omits the most critical…
Beyond the Rulebook: When Police Break the Law and Still Walk Free
The Bottom Line Police officers have detailed rules for every scenario imaginable. They break those rules constantly. Qualified immunity, a…
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