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ICE Is Deporting Thousands With Minor Offenses — From Traffic Violations to Weed Possession
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Drug Overdoses Are Skyrocketing Among Mothers. Why Is Rehab Unavailable?
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The Hidden Toll of Unsolved Homicides in St. Louis: ‘A Life Sentence of Grief’
A male doctor, wearing a white lab coat and tan slacks, stands in front of a barred hallway.
Closing Argument August 9
How Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Will Slash Health Coverage for People Leaving Prison
The massive cuts will hit the formerly incarcerated hard — and that could increase crime, experts warn.
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Life Inside August 8
How Attica’s Violence Taught Me to Practice Peace
“When you grow up in a culture of violence, that doesn’t just disappear,” writes Rashon Venable. “We, as prisoners, have to take active steps toward rehabilitation.”
By Rashon Venable
President Trump, a White man wearing a navy blue suit jacket, white button-down shirt and red tie, points at members of the audience. In the foreground of the photo, there are silhouettes of audience members, including one person wearing a cowboy hat. Behind Trump is a cobalt blue backdrop and a sign that says “Department of Justice.”
Analysis August 8
How Trump’s Relationship With Cops Got Thorny, From Jan. 6 Pardons to Budget Cuts
The president vowed to support the police and has given them reasons to cheer. But some of his actions have also frustrated some in law enforcement.
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Feature August 7
How We Analyzed the Justice Department’s Death in Custody Data
A rare look into data collected under the Death in Custody Reporting Act revealed serious problems.
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Feature August 7
Why Doesn’t the U.S. Government Know How Many People Die in Custody?
Under the Death in Custody Reporting Act, the government is supposed to track how many people die in law enforcement custody — but the data is a mess.
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Get Involved August 6
After a Death Behind Bars, Families Struggle for Answers. This Guide Can Help.
Learn what questions to ask prison or jail officials, how to request key records and what to consider if you’re thinking about legal action.
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Feature August 6
Who Answers for a Death in Custody?
A Houston mother is one of many nationwide left with grief and unanswered questions when a loved one dies behind bars.
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Feature August 5
Unsolved, Not Forgotten: How Six Parents Remember the Children They Lost to Violence
These families have yet to see justice in the deaths of their loved ones. Amid the grief, they are fighting to keep their memories from fading.
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Feature August 5
We Asked Families of Homicide Victims What They Want From the Police. Here’s What They Said.
For those whose loved ones were killed in St. Louis the investigative process could be improved with empathy, better communication, and frequent updates.
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Feature August 5
How Do You Grieve the Victim of an Unsolved Homicide? Ask the People Who’ve Been Through It.
In this guide, families who have lost someone to violence in St. Louis share what did – and did not – help them rebuild their lives after a tragic loss.
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