Law Enforcement
Chicago cops ignore the law, arrest legal gun owners
The whole premise of a mother-may-I approach to licensing activities like owning and carrying firearms is that the powers that be will honor the documents of those lucky enough to receive permission after agreeing to pretend…
How the Punisher became the mascot of American police
In 2015, actor Jon Bernthal appeared at New York Comic Con soon after the announcement that he would portray Marvel Comics' famous vigilante the Punisher in the Netflix series Daredevil. "I know how important he is…
Trump’s invasion’ of Chicago and Portland faces legal challenges
"Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers!" President Donald Trump blasted on Truth Social on October 8. "Governor Pritzker also!" The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago…
Trump’s National Guard plan edges U.S. closer to a permanent federal police force
The Pentagon is directing every state and U.S. territory to create "quick reaction forces" within their National Guards, which will be trained to respond to civil disturbances and emergencies, according to a…
ICE’s mass arrests ensnare U.S. citizens and show no signs of stopping
The Trump administration's emphasis on immigration enforcement is sparking protests across the country. It has also caused disagreement among Republicans and, as covered by Reason's Autumn Billings, within the…
Tennessee prosecutors drop charges against Larry Bushart over Facebook meme
Last month, Tennessee authorities arrested a man for posting a Facebook meme, a clear violation of his First Amendment rights, and held him on a $2 million bond. This week, prosecutors dropped the case, but that doesn't…
Florida scrubs arrests of U.S. citizens from immigration enforcement data
A Florida immigration enforcement dashboard was quietly edited to remove evidence of arrests of U.S. citizens after a local media outlet asked about the arrests. The Miami New Times reported on October 15 that data showing…
ICE spent over $71 million on guns, armor, and chemical munitions in 2025 so far
Under President Donald Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has seen rapid growth in its budget (which has nearly tripled), personnel, and surveillance technology. New data reveal that the agency has also rapidly…
Singapore can’t execute its way to a drug-free society
When I met Angelia Pranthaman and her brother Joshua in Singapore two years ago, they were still cheerful and upbeat. They had a couple of hours to kill before their bus back to Malaysia, a long journey they undertook as…
Today’s Feel-Good Story
People are lining up to work for ICE: A whopping 175,000 Americans have applied to join Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin revealed the updated…
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