The War on Immigrants
Little-Known Federal Software Can Trigger Revocation of Citizenship
Known as ATLAS, the software mines various federal databases for derogatory information. It runs autonomously on Amazon servers.
Justice
Portland's Bizarre Experiment With Not Policing Proud Boys Rampage Ends in Gunfire
Portland's police force chose to stand back and stand by as Proud Boys who came to the city to fight with anti-fascists assaulted protesters and a right-wing gunman opened fire.
Sierra Club Executive Director Resigns Amid Upheaval Around Race, Gender, and Abuses
The century-old environmental giant is trying to deal with its failures and the changing times, according to an internal report.
Biden Is Expanding Trump’s War on “Domestic Violent Extremism” — and It’s Sweeping Up Black People
Far from breaking with Trump’s civil disorder prosecutions, Biden has doubled down with an expansive view of extremism.
Ghosts of Guantánamo
“They Believed Anything but the Truth” — 14 Years in Guantánamo
Captured at the age of 18, Mansoor Adayfi describes coming of age at Guantánamo in his memoir, “Don't Forget Us Here.”
The People vs. Cop City
Atlanta Poised to Approve Massive Police Training Facility Despite Public Opposition
The city has given little room for public input ahead of a vote to approve the $90 million center that activists have dubbed "Cop City."
DEA and ICE Award Mexican Police Commander Whose Unit Is Accused of Grisly Massacre
The commander was honored at a U.S. consulate for his “exceptional,” “outstanding,” and “continuous contributions” to law enforcement agencies.
Advocates Challenge Mysterious Justice Department Statement That Undercuts Forensic Science Reform
Democracy Forward and the Union of Concerned Scientists say the Trump-era statement is biased, inaccurate, and runs afoul of federal law.
Policing the Pipeline
Minnesota Law Enforcement Agency Blocks Release of Public Records About Surveilling Pipeline Opponents
The state’s fusion center, which coordinates police intelligence-sharing, enacted the policy after critical stories in the news media.
Austin Police Decline to Investigate Complaints in Protest of Reform Attorneys
The cops claim their hands are tied — while pushing a ballot measure to mandate hundreds of new police jobs.