In a term marked by rulings limiting immigrants’ rights, the court sided with several other people harmed by the criminal ...

The state Supreme Court wants to know how local courts provide lawyers, if any, to poor people after their arrest.

In the spirit of Frederick Douglass’ historic speech, 20 currently and formerly incarcerated Americans explain what Independence Day means to them.

It was a lovely May evening in Leavenworth, Kansas, but instead of strolling along the Missouri River or gardening, a group of locals sat on squeaky folding chairs at the public library to discuss ...

For years, Mississippi’s local courts have avoided clarity about how they deliver the Constitution’s promise that poor criminal defendants will receive a defense attorney. Now, the Mississippi Supreme ...