Prosecutors

The Authorities Are Still Gunning for Breonna Taylor

The Authorities Are Still Gunning for Breonna Taylor The Authorities Are Still Gunning for Breonna Taylor

While the police officers who killed Taylor remain at large, prosecutors have been harassing the Black men who knew her in a desperate attempt to tarnish her name.

Sep 2, 2020 / Elie Mystal

As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law

As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law

“Anyone, including federal law enforcement, who unlawfully assaults and kidnaps people will face criminal charges from my office,” says Larry Krasner.

Jul 23, 2020 / John Nichols

Austin, Texas, Just Voted to End the Drug War

Austin, Texas, Just Voted to End the Drug War Austin, Texas, Just Voted to End the Drug War

Voters just nominated a candidate for DA who says, “On day one, we will end the prosecution of low-level drug offenses.”

Jul 16, 2020 / John Nichols

Drop the Charges Against Protesters!

Drop the Charges Against Protesters! Drop the Charges Against Protesters!

It’s time for prosecutors to get on the right side of history—and grant amnesty to Black Lives Matter protesters.

Jun 24, 2020 / Justin Hansford and Arjun Singh Sethi

Audia Jones

Audia Jones Wants to Redefine Criminal Justice in Texas Audia Jones Wants to Redefine Criminal Justice in Texas

Disappointed in her old boss, a former district attorney is running to be the Harris County district attorney on one of the most progressive platforms of 2020.

Feb 17, 2020 / Q&A / Daniel Fernandez

Chesa Boudin

The San Francisco Establishment Is Desperate to Stop Chesa Boudin The San Francisco Establishment Is Desperate to Stop Chesa Boudin

Boudin’s insurgent campaign has enough momentum to send him to victory in the DA’s race. The mayor and police are determined not to let that happen.

Nov 4, 2019 / Jimmy Tobias

Chesa Boudin

This Son of the Left Could Become San Francisco’s Next District Attorney This Son of the Left Could Become San Francisco’s Next District Attorney

Chesa Boudin is the child of political radicals who were imprisoned when he was young. Now he’s running to transform his city’s criminal justice system—from the inside.

Oct 3, 2019 / Jimmy Tobias

Tiffany Caban Somber Recount

What Tiffany Cabán’s Concession Means for Queens What Tiffany Cabán’s Concession Means for Queens

“Four years from now there’s going to be a movement of people who are hungry for real, transformative criminal justice reform.”

Aug 7, 2019 / Ross Barkan

Katz Caban Recount

The Queens District Attorney Race Goes to Court The Queens District Attorney Race Goes to Court

The runoff between Tiffany Cabán and Melinda Katz isn’t over until the courts decide it is. 

Jul 31, 2019 / Ross Barkan

Tiffany Cabana and Melinda Katz

The Truth About the Queens DA Recount The Truth About the Queens DA Recount

While leftists in Queens have come very far in a year, they still haven’t seized every rein of power.

Jul 11, 2019 / Ross Barkan

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