Criminal Justice

An interview with Yascha Mounk, author of the new book, The Identity Trap. The book provides a comprehensive account of the origins, consequences, and limitations of so-called “wokeness.”

As Idahoans adjust to the reality of abortion bans, local and national organizations are offering resources to navigate the state’s new confusing legal landscape. What are the legal ramifications of a patient receiving pills from out-of-state and taking them in the privacy of their own home?

In 2021, families of more than 5,600 young Idaho men and women were assessed so-called “cost of care" fees – while the youth were in the custody of the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections. And according to a new analysis from the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy, the “system is plagued by burdensome charges and wide disparities in charges, as well as racial inequity.” In fact, one family a Hispanic youth was financially crippled by an outstanding balance of $27,950. And much of that balance was added-on collection fees.

Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in September 2020.Supreme Inequality is a revelatory examination of the…

Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in September 2020.Supreme Inequality is a revelatory examination of the…

Racial disparities are deeply pronounced in state prisons across the nation – and some Western states top the list.

The pandemic delayed weddings, concerts and plenty of other life events. But for many, it also delayed justice. Idaho Matters learns about courtroom backlogs in our region from Mountain West News Bureau reporter Madelyn Beck.

For men and women returning to society from incarceration, access to affordable housing is key to their success. But with Idaho's tightening market…

The ACLU of Idaho has long lobbied for change in criminal justice, urging officials to take a closer look at things like mandatory minimums, prison…