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Several people stand at a street corner at dusk. At their feet are lighted candles, flowers, balloons, and signs in memory of the deceased, Brandon Lopez.

Law Enforcement

We Regret to Inform You

by Najib Aminy, Jenny Casas, Nikki Frick, Zulema Cobb, Jim Briggs, Fernando Arruda, Brett Myers, Taki Telonidis and Al Letson July 12, 2025

When police kill someone, they have to notify the family. Some officers are using that moment for something else.

Several rows of uniformed troops stand on alert. They are dressed in camouflage fatigues and wear helmets as they hold protective clear shields that read “California National Guard.”

More To The Story

“Madness”: A Retired Brig. General Slams Trump’s Military Power Grab

by Josh Sanburn, Kara McGuirk-Allison, Al Letson, Brett Myers, Taki Telonidis and James West June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

On this week’s “More To The Story,” a former National Guard officer discusses the perils of politicizing the military and why the Insurrection Act needs reform.

Liz Oyer testifies at congressional hearing

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She Denied Mel Gibson a Gun—Then Trump’s DOJ Fired Her

by Josh Sanburn, Kara McGuirk-Allison, Al Letson, Brett Myers and Taki Telonidis May 21, 2025

Former US Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer describes “damaging and destructive” policies happening behind the scenes at the Justice Department.

A woman carries two large boxes of Luvs diapers across a street. In a parking space behind her, a U-Haul truck with its cargo bay open holds supplies in cardboard boxes.

Reproductive Rights

Alabama’s Threats to Prosecute Abortion Helpers

by Nina Martin, Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, Jenny Casas, Kate Howard, Steven Rascón, Michael I Schiller, Zulema Cobb, Nikki Frick, Jim Briggs, Fernando Arruda, Claire Mullen, D. Victoria Baranetsky, Taki Telonidis, Brett Myers and Al Letson May 10, 2025

When Roe v. Wade was overturned and abortion became illegal in Alabama, helping people get out of state came with the threat of jail time.

Seen from behind, two people hold a large white banner that reads, "Human rights for Pelican Bay prisoners now!"

Prisons

The Strike That Broke a Supermax Prison

by Michael Montgomery, Brett Myers, Nikki Frick, Steven Rascón, Zulema Cobb, Taki Telonidis, Jim Briggs, Fernando Arruda, Claire Mullen and Al Letson March 29, 2025

After spending years locked in solitary confinement, a group of California men united to launch the largest prison hunger strike in US history.

A middle-aged Caucasian man is seen from behind as he looks at a photo of himself on a digital device. In the picture, he’s shirtless and has a noticeable red scar running down the center of his chest.

Law Enforcement

The Deputies Who Tortured a Mississippi County

by Najib Aminy, Jenny Casas, Kate Howard, Steven Rascón, Nikki Frick, Zulema Cobb, Jim Briggs, Fernando Arruda, Taki Telonidis, Brett Myers and Al Letson March 22, 2025

A “Goon Squad” of Rankin County sheriff’s deputies spent years brutalizing people until their reign of terror was exposed.

An illustration shows a president's hand pulling a person out of a prison cell.

Accountability

All the President’s Pardons

by Michael I Schiller, Melissa Lewis, Najib Aminy, D. Victoria Baranetsky, Nikki Frick, Steven Rascón, Zulema Cobb, Jim Briggs, Fernando Arruda, Taki Telonidis, Brett Myers and Al Letson January 11, 2025

With Joe Biden’s surprise pardon of his son and Donald Trump’s pledge to free January 6ers, we look at this controversial presidential power.

A framed photograph sits beside a cross-shaped salt lamp.

Prisons

A Whistleblower in New Folsom Prison

by Steven Rascón, Jenny Casas, Nikki Frick, Zulema Cobb, Jim Briggs, Fernando Arruda, Taki Telonidis, Brett Myers and Al Letson December 21, 2024

Valentino Rodriguez, a correctional officer in California’s most violent prison, reported misconduct by men in his unit. Days later, he was found dead.