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A sign warns away trespassers at the Federal Correctional Complex Terre Haute on July 25th, 2019, in Terre Haute, Indiana, where prisoners on federal death row are held.

How Does the Federal Death Penalty Work?

The federal government has announced plans to resume capital punishment. But the order will likely face challenges.

Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden gestures while meeting with patrons at a restaurant in Los Angeles on July 19th, 2019.

Key Takeaways From Biden’s Criminal Justice Reform Plan

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden unveiled a wide-reaching plan on Tuesday with goals to reduce prison populations, create a more just society, and increase community safety.

Kelley Czajka

Social workers gather outside the legislative council building to participate in an anti-government march in Hong Kong on July 21st, 2019, in Hong Kong.

As Unrest Escalates in Hong Kong, Pro-Democracy Demonstrators’ List of Demands Lengthens

Here's what you need to know about the development of the conflict in Hong Kong and the protesters' motivations.

Kelley Czajka

Members of the New York City Police Department attend their police academy graduation ceremony on March 30th, 2017.

Social Justice

Fear of Being Branded Racist Increases Police Support for Excessive Force

New research finds the stereotype of a racist cop decreases officers' sense of moral authority, which may make them more likely to resort to coercive tactics.

Tom Jacobs

Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks on stage at the 2019 Essence Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 7th, 2019, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Key Takeaways From Pete Buttigieg’s Douglass Plan

The Democratic candidate from Indiana unveiled his comprehensive program to combat racial injustice in the U.S. on Thursday morning.

Kelley Czajka

A passenger uses his biometric passport at an automated ePassport gate equipped with a facial recognition system at the British border of the Eurostar at the Gare du Nord in Paris on February 17th, 2017.

What Can We Learn From a Flawed Live Facial Recognition Experiment?

Facial recognition technology can be used to prevent criminal activity. But, in London, one study shows the police system gets it wrong 81 percent of the time.

Isabela Dias