Although he may not be able to truly destroy legal state markets, the Sessions Memo could have important adverse consequences, including on the opioid crisis.
As the death penalty reaches its lowest support in decades, pharmaceutical companies have become reluctant open participants in executions. Unfortunately, an increasing number of shield laws may stand in the way.
In New Orleans, fees accumulate quickly for defendants going through the justice system. One grassroots effort to help residents clear their debt could snowball into larger systemic change.