Elizabeth Goitein talks with Ezra Klein about how the FISA Court process effectively creates secret laws outside of the legislative process through its interpretation of what Congress has passed.
In a speech Monday, Holder directed prosecutors to avoid seeking mandatory minimums for low-level drug offenses with the aim of decreasing prison population levels.
Federal judge Shira A. Scheindlin ruled today that the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk program violates the United States Constitution. The judge created a court-appointed monitor to oversee reforms to the practice.
Elizabeth Goitein joins a vigorous debate on whether we would even be talking about surveillance if it weren't for Edward Snowden's leaks, after President Obama's news conference Friday tried to answer the multiple issues raised by the surveillance.
Our latest Fair Courts E-lert highlights recently proposed ethical standards for the Supreme Court, the D.C. Circuit Court appointment process, and more.
How the Manning verdict could derail the Obama administration’s plans to prosecute WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, Justice Department moves on voting rights, and more.
