Courts & Law

Zamar Jones, who was playing on his porch, was struck in the head as adults exchanged gunfire. He died Monday, the District Attorney’s Office said.

After her husband and son were shot by a lawyer who espoused misogynistic beliefs, Esther Salas is calling for more protections for federal judges.

Even as the ruling opened old wounds, it raised familiar questions about whether Tsarnaev can receive a fair hearing in the city where the bombs exploded.

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner about how he wished he were involved in planning police response to protests.

A St. Louis County prosecutor says Darren Wilson will not face criminal charges for the 2014 killing. Wesley Bell says he can't prove a crime was committed.

Even if officers assault civilians, they rarely face repercussions — and sometimes get promoted, newly released documents show.

The idea is to reduce points of friction for people seeking help to get into medical treatment. The program now includes 12 of 39 police departments in Bucks.

One of two programs like it in the nation, the N.J. effort provides pro bono attorneys to immigrants in detention. More than 50% with a lawyer have been released.

The negotiated plan includes a “robust presence” of Oregon State Police in downtown Portland.

Attorney General William Barr defended the aggressive federal law enforcement response to civil unrest in America.

The White House anticipates legal challenges.

Six U.S. mayors asked Congress to pass legislation to block the Trump administration from deploying federal law enforcement to cities without their officials' consent.

Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti were charged with contempt, obstruction and related offenses.

Wolf had argued Grove’s bill was flawed and would endanger state workers by forcing them to return to offices during an emergency, like the current pandemic.

Police officers were advised by radio not to leave their vehicles unattended. Some officers took their patrol cars to garages.