The House is passing a democracy reform package this week, which attacks the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United.
Law & Justice
Posted inLaw and Justice
The Rise of the Private Police
In South Africa, private security companies have eclipsed the police force, threatening the state’s democratic authority and replicating apartheid-era racial inequality. Is the U.S. next?
Posted inTAP
Big Finance, BigLaw, and Biden’s Big Choices
Today on TAP: Corporate influence in a Democratic administration
Posted inBooks
A Conversation With Rosa Brooks
Prospect co-founder Robert Kuttner interviews the author of the new book ‘Tangled Up in Blue,’ on police reform.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Physical Mail Could Be Eliminated at Federal Prisons
A pilot program initiated under Trump converts mail to electronic scans. Biden hasn’t reversed it, and critics call it abusive and harmful to inmates and families.
Posted inCabinet Watch
Corporate Lawyers Line Up for Justice Department Top Slots
Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland defended hiring lawyers with Big Tech experience at yesterday’s confirmation hearing.
Posted inPolitics
Acting Officials Can Govern for Years. They Deserve Scrutiny.
President Biden has total authority to select replacements for top-level government positions. He should choose wisely.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Big Tech’s Bullying Campaigns
Faced for the first time with actual pressure from regulators and law enforcement, tech companies have responded aggressively.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Deportation as Usual as Biden Struggles to Reshape Immigration Policy
Removal flights are progressing at almost the same rate as under Trump.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Why Is Michael Bennet Defying Joe Biden’s Call for Non-Corporate Judges?
The Colorado senator has recommended a top corporate lawyer for a federal district court seat, after Biden specifically asked for public defenders and civil rights attorneys.
