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On crime and justice, Trump and Harris records differ widely

Criminal justice is often an issue in elections. SimpleImages/Moment via Getty Images Austin Sarat, Amherst College Though crime and criminal justice policy are central issues in many...

Sonya Massey Autopsy Report Revealed: Attorney Ben Crump Hosts Instagram Live With The Massey Family

In a somber yet hopeful tone, nationally renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump hosted an Instagram Live stream on Friday alongside the grieving family...

Marilyn Mosby Sentenced To 1 Year Home Detention, Spared Prison Time In Fraud And Perjury Case

A federal judge has spared former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby from prison time despite her convictions for perjury and mortgage fraud. Mosby, who...

Now What? How the Chauvin Trial Impacts Police Reform and Black America

As the judge read the verdict, I was tense, holding my breath and silently bracing myself.  Like most of us, I did not know...

VIEWPOINTS: NFL Must "Provide a Better Platform" on Racism and Criminal Justice Reform

"We want to make sure we are understanding what the players are talking about, and that is complex." – National Football League Commissioner Roger...

Three Very Important Things

Three Links You Need To Know About By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer In the ongoing fight for criminal justice reformation and accountability, here…

Eddie Johnson is Named New Interim Chicago Police Superintendent

CHICAGO—In a move that was revealed over this past weekend, Mayor Rahm Emanuel rejected all three finalists submitted by the Chicago Police Board. On Monday,…

We’re on the move

WE’RE ON THE MOVE   By Kai EL’ZABAR Defender Executive Editor A year ago, October 6, 2014, I walked into the Chicago Defender office and…

Black Woman Researching Racial Bias In Criminal Justice Wins Prestigious ‘Genius Grant’

(AP) — A professor whose research is helping a California police department improve its strained relationship with the black community and a lawyer who...

White Supremacist Fueling Hate Crimes Worldwide

In an ideal world, people would be treated equally and without regard to skin color.  In our current world, however, people continue to be...

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