Voices
Bounty Hunters Are a Lethal Weapon in a Justice System Corrupted by Money
A group of bounty hunters and bondsmen, in pursuit of money, killed an innocent man in Tennessee. They were mostly let off by a jury.
Justice
"One By One, They’re Dying”: Activists Protest Tennessee's Fifth Execution in a Year
Stephen West was killed in the electric chair on August 15, and abolitionists are vowing to step up the pressure to stop executions in Tennessee.
Riotlandia: Why Portland Has Become the Epicenter of Far-Right Violence
Police complicity and politicians’ inaction have allowed groups like the Proud Boys to stage violent spectacles again and again.
The War on Immigrants
40 Percent of ICE Detainees Held in Solitary Confinement Have a Mental Illness, New Report Finds
The report from the Project on Government Oversight builds on an ICIJ and Intercept investigation into ICE’s widespread use of solitary confinement.
Death and Dereliction
Intent on Restoring His Conviction and Death Sentence, Arizona Reinvents Its Case Against Barry Jones
A year after a federal judge overturned the conviction of Barry Jones, Arizona is still fighting to execute him.
The War on Immigrants
Border Patrol Arrest Reports Are Full of Lies That Can Sabotage Asylum Claims
The Intercept found erroneous or fabricated information, inconsistencies, and boilerplate language included on forms filled out by immigration officials.
The War on Immigrants
The Unraveling of the Conspiracy Case Against No More Deaths Volunteer Scott Warren
The trial became a mirror, reflecting a country deeply divided on the moral and legal questions raised by its border enforcement strategies.
The War on Immigrants
The Tragic Story of Jimmy Aldaoud, Deported From the Streets of Detroit to His Death in Iraq
Aldaoud was targeted as part of an ongoing ICE crackdown on Iraqi communities. His family and supporters say the agency bears responsibility for his death.
Brazil Supreme Court Minister Rules to Protect Press Freedom for Glenn Greenwald and The Intercept
The Bolsonaro administration and Justice Minister Sergio Moro have been barred from investigating The Intercept Brasil and journalist Glenn Greenwald.
Voices
Why New Laws Against White Supremacist Violence Are the Wrong Response to El Paso
The notion that existing terrorism laws apply only to those who commit violence on behalf of groups like Al Qaeda and ISIS is flat-out false.