Suspect Development and Investigation

‘Big Tech’ Regulation Must Address Data Use in Criminal Investigations

‘Big Tech’ Regulation Must Address Data Use in Criminal Investigations

President Biden recently called for more regulation of “Big Tech” — we think Congress can do more.

01.13.23 by Sarah Chu

A Year of Legislative Achievements in Criminal Legal Reform

A Year of Legislative Achievements in Criminal Legal Reform

The Innocence Project policy team passed 13 laws in nine states.

12.21.22 by Innocence Staff

In the Vanguard of Justice Reform: The Road Ahead

In the Vanguard of Justice Reform: The Road Ahead

As the Innocence Project heads into its 30th year, we're laying out our new plans to advance justice.

01.18.22 by Christina Swarns

20 Recent Justice Reform Measures to Celebrate

20 Recent Justice Reform Measures to Celebrate

From New Mexico to Maryland, 20 policies were passed in 16 states.

10.06.21 by Daniele Selby

Illinois Becomes the First State to Ban Police from Lying to Juveniles During Interrogations

Illinois Becomes the First State to Ban Police from Lying to Juveniles During Interrogations

Governor Pritzker signs historic bill prohibiting police from using deception during interrogations of minors.

07.15.21 by Innocence Staff

Oregon Deception Bill is Signed into Law, Banning Police from Lying to Youth During Interrogations

Oregon Deception Bill is Signed into Law, Banning Police from Lying to Youth During Interrogations

Both Oregon and Illinois enacted laws this week prohibiting police from using deceptive interrogation tactics on minors.

06.16.21 by Innocence Staff

Historic Deception Bill Passes Illinois Legislature, Banning Police from Lying to Youth During Interrogations

Historic Deception Bill Passes Illinois Legislature, Banning Police from Lying to Youth During Interrogations

Illinois becomes first state in the U.S. to pass legislation prohibiting police from using deception with youth.

05.30.21 by Innocence Staff

Nevada Passes Law Requiring Recording of Suspect Interrogations

Nevada Passes Law Requiring Recording of Suspect Interrogations

06.05.19 by Innocence Staff

Oklahoma becomes 25th State to Require Recording of Interrogations

Oklahoma becomes 25th State to Require Recording of Interrogations

05.14.19 by Innocence Staff

Op-Ed: Florida Should Pass Law Requiring Recording of Interrogations to Help Prevent Wrongful Convictions

Op-Ed: Florida Should Pass Law Requiring Recording of Interrogations to Help Prevent Wrongful Convictions

09.07.18 by Innocence Staff

New York State Law Requiring Video Recording of Interrogations Takes Effect

New York State Law Requiring Video Recording of Interrogations Takes Effect

04.05.18 by Innocence Staff

Law Enforcement Officials Urge Louisiana to Pass Law Mandating Eyewitness ID Best Practices

Law Enforcement Officials Urge Louisiana to Pass Law Mandating Eyewitness ID Best Practices

03.22.18 by Innocence Staff