Law

Arizona’s Immigrants Under ‘Reasonable Suspicion’ Arizona’s Immigrants Under ‘Reasonable Suspicion’

Far from a slam dunk for immigrants, the Supreme Court ruling allows Juan Crow to stand as the law of the land.

Jun 26, 2012 / Roberto Lovato

Islamic NYU Students Host Town Hall To Address NYPD Surveillance Islamic NYU Students Host Town Hall To Address NYPD Surveillance

After the news broke that the NYPD had been monitoring them, NYU's Islamic Student Association gathered to demand the university president condemn the operation.

Jun 26, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Landlocked: On American Property Landlocked: On American Property

In the secret history of property law, property rests on the authority of the state.

Jun 25, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Hendrik Hartog

Media Quiz: Is the Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona’s Immigration Law a Glass Half Full or Half Empty? Media Quiz: Is the Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona’s Immigration Law a Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

It depends on which cable news channel you glanced at this morning. 

Jun 25, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Detención y cacheo: Una práctica indignante Detención y cacheo: Una práctica indignante

Las causas de Nueva York y Filadelfia son un llamado de atención a la policía y a las cortes para que hagan realidad la promesa de igual protección ante la ley para todos.

Jun 25, 2012 / David Cole

Anti-Immigrant Forces Lose Big in Supreme Court

Anti-Immigrant Forces Lose Big in Supreme Court Anti-Immigrant Forces Lose Big in Supreme Court

The Court gave the Obama administration near-total victory, striking down key parts of Arizona’s immigration law.

Jun 25, 2012 / David Cole

Can Street Violence Be Fought Like a Virus? Can Street Violence Be Fought Like a Virus?

CeaseFire Chicago, pioneered by an infectious disease expert, has been heralded as an unprecedented success. Will a summer spike in homicides threaten the program in other cities w...

Jun 21, 2012 / Jeff Deeney

Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court? Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court?

Today's decisions about sex, drugs, and union speech may offer clues about next week's decision on healthcare.

Jun 21, 2012 / David Cole

Healthcare: Give the People What They Want

Healthcare: Give the People What They Want Healthcare: Give the People What They Want

Most Americans want pretty much the same outcome from healthcare reform, and it’s not what either major-party candidate is offering.

Jun 21, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports

The Department of Justice spent $2 to 3 million prosecuting Roger Clemens. Why?

Jun 20, 2012 / Press Room

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