New Jail

Does San Francisco need a new jail? The city—including its criminal justice leaders—is divided.
Sanctuary City

Does being a Sanctuary City help or hurt San Franciscans? The debate has reached a national pitch, prompting Donald Trump and other presidential hopefuls to condemn San Francisco's policies. The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would restrict federal funds for cities such as San Francisco that refuse to comply with federal immigration laws.
The Bail System

It’s been said that there are two justice systems– one for the rich and famous and one for the rest of us. At the heart of that contention is the bail system. Most people in jail simply can’t afford to buy their freedom and—what’s worse--more than three-quarters of those inmates haven’t been convicted of a...
Technology

From police body cameras to cell phone tracking devices, how do we reconcile crime-fighting, privacy and police accountability? With Police Auditor and Retired Judge LaDoris Cordell, Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus, and Journalist Ali Winston.
Race

Lady Justice may wear a blindfold, but statistics show that what happens to a person in our criminal justice system may depend on the color of his or her skin. With SFSU Professor Davey D, Bias Expert Kimberly Papillon and Contra Costa DA Mark Peterson.