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First LookGrip on El Chapo cartel tightens: drug kingpin's wife arrestedMexican drug lord Joaqu铆n 鈥淓l Chapo鈥� Guzm谩n is serving a lifetime prison sentence in the U.S. Now, federal authorities have arrested his wife聽Emma Coronel Aispuro聽on international drug trafficking charges.
First LookSenate acquits Trump again, but on a changed Washington stageBoth of Donald Trump's impeachments ended in his acquittal, with little suspense over the outcome. But the circumstances of the crimes and trials were radically different.
Shootings by police: Would hiring older recruits stem the tide?A proposed law in California would require new police officers to be older than 24 or have a college degree. It could reduce the use of deadly force.
First LookTexas Republicans work to block Biden's deportation banDemocratic-led states and immigration groups fought former President Donald Trump over immigration in court, often successfully. Now, a federal judge in Texas has issued聽temporary restraining order聽 to stop President Joe Biden's deportation moratorium.
鈥楢 too-powerful presidency鈥�: Will US ever rein in executive branch?President Biden signed 17 executive actions during his first hours in office. Since at least FDR, the executive branch has continued to grow in power.
Los Angeles鈥� new DA redefines what 鈥榩eople鈥檚 lawyer鈥� does (Q&A)George Gasc贸n, now Los Angeles County district attorney, sees a 鈥渕oral imperative to represent the entire community,鈥� defendants as well as victims.
First LookDead end for Parler? Judge denies restoration on Amazon.A federal judge has ruled against a plea to reinstate Parler, a social media app favored by followers of former President Donald Trump, rejecting its argument that Amazon violated antitrust laws and colluded with Twitter.
The ExplainerIncitement, sedition, and conspiracy 鈥� explaining Capitol crimesLegal fallout from Jan. 6 is likely to reach hundreds of cases. It could also affect free speech rights聽and shatter one last political norm.
First LookFlint looks for justice as ex-governor charged in water crisisFormer Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has been charged with willful neglect of duty. The Flint water crisis was one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history,聽in which toxic metal spoiled a distribution system used by nearly 100,000 residents.
Why protecting prisons from COVID-19 is everyone鈥檚 problemPrison populations are at greater risk in a pandemic and their treatment has drawn attention, particularly in planning for vaccinations.聽
First LookRide-share drivers challenge California ballot vote with lawsuitProposition 22 classifies ride-sharing drivers as independent contractors, not employees entitled to job protections and benefits. On Tuesday, some drivers filed a lawsuit with the California Supreme Court that calls the ballot outcome unconstitutional.聽
The ExplainerAs tech giants recoil from Trump and Parler, is free speech at risk?Social media clampdowns have been swift in the wake of the violent mob action at the nation鈥檚 Capitol. Is it censorship of conservatives?
First LookPhotos and videos of Capitol attack lead to more arrestsBy Saturday, prosecutors had filed 17 cases in federal district court and 40 others in the District of Columbia Superior Court.
2020鈥檚 murder increase is 鈥榰nprecedented.鈥� But is it a blip?In 2020, 51 cities across the U.S. saw an average 35% jump in murder from 2019 to 2020 鈥� a spike unlike any other in the modern era.
First LookSupreme Court rejects Texas lawsuit to overturn electionThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Texas didn鈥檛 have sufficient standing to contest other states鈥� elections, rejecting a GOP effort to nullify President-elect Joe Biden鈥檚 win in four states.
First LookRewriting history? Trump pardons Michael FlynnPresident Donald Trump pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday. Mr.聽Flynn is the second Trump associate convicted in the Russia probe to be granted clemency.
First LookBallot results: Groundswell support for criminal justice reformThe results of 2020 ballot initiatives brought some gains for US criminal justice reform efforts. Voters decriminalized drugs in several states, increased funding to community groups, and elected more Black activists to Congress.聽
First LookPandemic justice? US trials suspended as people refuse jury duty.Across the United States, people are refusing jury duty for fear of contracting the coronavirus. The low response rates have forced many courts to suspend trials. But as backlogs pile up, some judges are considering increasing enforcement.
Rethinking perspectives on American criminal justice
First LookThe Supreme Court is weighing the ACA. Here's what's at stake.The Affordable Care Act goes before the Supreme Court Tuesday. The justices may make a ruling that impacts the listing of COVID-19 as a preexisting condition, a tax cut for the wealthy, and new copays for routine preventive care.
