ProPublica's investigation reveals the Education Dept., under Trump, ceased public tracking of civil rights discrimination cases. Reduced efforts, shifted focus (antisemitism, transgender athletes, white students), and secret agreement terminations hinder vital transparency.
Investigative reporting revealed Connecticut's towing laws favored companies, disproportionately affecting low-income residents. Despite a new law, some firms continue towing for minor violations, often at night, bypassing regulations.
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott accuses Norfolk Southern of revoking a pledge for a pedestrian bridge, a promise made after ProPublica highlighted children dangerously crossing blocked trains. This broken promise jeopardizes the vital safety project.
Federal prosecutors, under a Trump-era directive, pursued military trespassing charges against migrants despite judicial skepticism and lack of evidence. ProPublica found 60% of 4,700 cases were dismissed, highlighting prosecutorial abuse and straining courts.
Nike faces scrutiny over claims of paying workers a living wage or double minimum wage. ProPublica investigations and employee accounts reveal actual wages are often closer to minimum, highlighting discrepancies in global pay data and challenging Nike's historical and current labor practice statements in countries like Indonesia and Cambodia.
New York's spending on hotel placements for unhoused families surged to over $110M in 2024, tripling in six years, with many lacking promised services. A ProPublica investigation prompted proposed OTDA regulations to mandate support, curb costs, and improve conditions for families.
ProPublica investigates Lloyd Gray's case: a life sentence in Louisiana due to a nonunanimous jury verdict and possible racial bias. The swastika on his file highlights systemic issues.
