More than half of those incarcerated suffer from mental health illness. That's the driving force for Metro Community College's criminal justice program adding a mental health course.

When the state of Illinois shut down the century-old, maximum-security prison last year, nearly four of every five inmates ended up being sent to less-secure sites, The Associated Press found.

Attorneys and advocacy organizations are navigating an increase in federal immigration arrests — and rampant rumors and misinformation.

A city man is awaiting trial after he was arrested on felony child abuse and assault charges following an incident Wednesday at a residence in the 700 block of Bedford Street. Police said Dustin ...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is set to be recognized for his social justice reform efforts, as he will receive an award for ...

Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, has resigned after the Justice Department told her to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric ...