Through organizing and policy change, organizers have used the democratic process to convince hundreds of sheriffs to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. This document lays out a set of demands that communities can make to keep sheriffs out of the mass deportation machine, and collects examples of strategies that people can learn from.

The Prison Policy 2024 Mass Incarceration Report offers an in-depth analysis of U.S. incarceration trends, highlighting prison populations, racial disparities, and the need for urgent criminal justice reform.

A six-part investigative podcast from the Washington Post about how no-knock warrants are deployed in the American justice system.

The rise of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA) and its implications for law enforcement, as explained by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

This report maps the connections between far-right, anti-immigrant movements, and county sheriffs, revealing a troubling alignment.

The Trump administration’s policies led to closer collaboration between ICE and sheriffs, significantly impacting undocumented immigrants across the U.S.

A Tradition of Violence is a podcast about deputy gangs that operate within the LA County Sheriff's Department. Host Cerise Castle wrote the history of deputy gangs in LA for Knock LA, exposing their 50-year reign of terror and murder.

The Brennan Center's Punitive Excess Series provides in-depth analysis on the policies driving mass incarceration in the U.S., exploring the historical causes and offering actionable solutions for criminal justice reform to reduce incarceration rates and end the cycle of punitive excess.

The Police Scorecard offers a public evaluation of sheriffs across the U.S., helping citizens understand and hold law enforcement accountable.

Maurice Chammah exposes the often overlooked horrors within local jails managed by sheriffs, highlighting the urgent need for reform in jail conditions.

Jessica Pishko’s Substack newsletter dives deep into the unchecked political power of sheriffs, exploring their role in enforcing laws and shaping local policies.

2020 report by Reflective Democracy on the demographics of sheriffs and the implications for U.S. democracy.

This report uncovers the strategies used by right-wing networks to influence sheriffs' departments, affecting law enforcement across the country.

This nine-part series from The Appeal investigates the extensive powers sheriffs hold in the U.S., with a focus on accountability, practices, and the need for reform.

A comprehensive guide for activists and communities looking to reduce the power and budget of sheriff departments, promoting alternative approaches to public safety.

Learn how campaign donations to sheriffs influence mass incarceration, highlighting the need for accountability in sheriff elections.

The controversial law-enforcement movement where sheriffs claim to answer only to the U.S. Constitution, challenging federal and state authority.

Explore the historical role of sheriffs in the U.S. and the growing argument for their abolition. Drew Magary’s insightful article raises questions about the necessity of sheriffs in modern America.

The National Sheriffs’ Association has significantly intensified immigration enforcement by empowering local sheriffs to collaborate with ICE, playing a crucial role in the deportation of undocumented immigrants.