Investigative Journalist Targeted in Sophisticated Impersonation Scams Underscores Growing Threat to Media and Secure Communications

The digital landscape of modern journalism is fraught with peril, a reality underscored by the recent experience of ProPublica investigative reporter Robert Faturechi, who found himself at the center of…

Utah Enacts Landmark Ban on Polygraph Tests for Sexual Assault Victims, Signaling a Major Shift in Justice System Approach

For years, Utah stood as an outlier among states, permitting government officials to request polygraph examinations from individuals reporting sexual assault, a practice widely criticized for its scientific unreliability and…

Minnesota Prosecutors File Unprecedented Federal Lawsuit Over Refusal to Cooperate in Agent Shootings

In a move described as "unprecedented in American history," prosecutors from Hennepin County and the state of Minnesota have filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security…

New Portland Trail Blazers Owner Played Key Role at Company Oregon Accused of Predatory Lending

The Troubling Genesis of Wealth: Subprime Lending and Regulatory Scrutiny Tom Dundon’s impending acquisition of the Portland Trail Blazers, expected to finalize on March 31, has cast a spotlight on…

Federal Courts Grapple with Surge of Military Trespass Charges Against Migrants Under Trump Administration Directive

Federal courts across the U.S.-Mexico border are facing an unprecedented surge in immigration-related litigation, particularly misdemeanor charges accusing migrants of trespassing on military property. This controversial legal strategy, initiated during…

Congressional Forum Exposes Widespread Harm to U.S. Citizen Children in Immigration Enforcement

For much of the preceding year, officials within the Trump administration consistently asserted that American citizens were not being ensnared in the government’s escalating immigration enforcement efforts. This official narrative,…

Oil Regulators Found Hundreds of Wells Violating Oklahoma Rules. Then They Ignored Their Findings.

Five years ago, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC), the state’s primary oil and gas regulatory body, embarked on an ambitious initiative dubbed the "Source of Truth." This project aimed to…

Controversial Prosecutor Hugo Holland’s Judicial Bid Ignites Debate Over Justice and Accountability in Louisiana’s Caddo Parish

Hugo Holland, a figure whose nearly four-decade career as a prosecutor has been marked by both significant accomplishments and profound controversies, is now seeking a judicial seat in Louisiana’s First…

Unveiling the Hidden Hands: ProPublica Enhances Public Scrutiny of Nursing Home Ownership Amidst Accountability Concerns

A groundbreaking update to ProPublica’s investigative database, "Nursing Home Inspect," now allows the public unprecedented insight into the complex and often opaque ownership structures of American nursing homes. This development…