Meg Anderson
Stories
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National
California man allegedly messaged Madison school shooter about plans ahead of attack
New information has emerged in the investigation into a school shooting at a small Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, though authorities are still searching for a motive.
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National
Killer is identified in Wisconsin school shooting
Authorities in Madison, Wisc., don't yet know what led a student to open fire at Abundant Life Christian School killing a teacher, a fellow student and injuring six others.
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National
The uncertain fate of federal investigations into police misconduct
Federal consent decrees can be a powerful legal tool to reform local police departments. They've stalled under Biden. What does Trump's second term mean for these court agreements?
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National
It's legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to end
Ten states have passed laws in recent years to ban the practice of lying to children and teenagers during police interrogations. Now one state wants to extend the ban on deception during police interrogation to all people, not just kids.
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National
What’s on the ballot? Drugs, police funding and getting tough on crime
There are a slew of state-level criminal justice ballot measures coming up in the November election: legalizing some drugs, increasing penalties for others, and boosting pay and incentives for police are among the proposed changes. We round up the highlights.
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Politics
On the VP debate stage, two visions for policing in America are laid out
The disparate philosophies between Tim Walz and JD Vance on law and order and ensuring public safety in the U.S. were on display in the presidential debate.
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National
The reality of the link between crime and homelessness is complex
Officials and the public often assume there's a close link between homelessness and crime. Is there? NPR's Meg Anderson investigated that question.
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Politics
Kamala Harris is a gun owner — but she's still a proponent of stricter gun laws
Vice President Harris cited the fact she was a gun owner in Tuesday night's presidential debate, in a move designed to shut down suggestions from former President Donald Trump that she wants to “confiscate your guns.”
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Law & Courts
Georgia officials charge 14-year-old alleged school shooter as an adult
The school shooting this week in Georgia raises many questions about how the criminal justice system handles cases where minors commit capital crimes.
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National
Should police be able to interrogate kids alone? A growing number of states say no
In most states, children and teenagers can waive their right to a lawyer during police questioning. Some states are now requiring that they speak to an attorney first.
