Martin Kaste
Stories
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Ghost guns may make a comeback, despite a Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court upheld federal restrictions on the kit guns in March, but gun rights groups hope the Trump administration -- or the courts -- will still roll them back.
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Legal fight over 'ghost guns' heating up again
In March, the Supreme Court upheld Biden-era restrictions on build-it-yourself gun kits. But gun rights groups are still hoping the regulation will be swept away.
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LA braces for Marines as California sues to stop military involvement
With the federalized National Guard deployed against the state's wishes and the Marines on the way to L.A., there are growing concerns about the policing role of the military.
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A look at the military's role in Los Angeles as protests against ICE raids continue
The Trump administration has deployed U.S. Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles as protests continue against immigration raids. NPR looks at the role of the military in LA.
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Protestors say ICE's tactics have become heavy-handed. ICE defends its operations
As the Trump Administration ramps up ICE enforcement, some members of the public are showing up to oppose it, leading to confrontations. We ask experts about the tactics used by ICE and protesters.
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Old crimes prevent some green card holders from returning to the U.S.
ICE and Border Protection are cracking down on U.S. Permanent Residents with long-resolved criminal records. Now Green Card holders are afraid to leave the country, for fear of not being allowed back.
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Justice Department cuts to public safety grants leave police and nonprofits scrambling
Hundreds of public safety grants cut, worth $500 million, funded initiatives like drug treatment and gun violence prevention programs.
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20 years later, the Real ID deadline is here. Here's why it took so long
Real ID will be enforced in U.S. airports starting May 7. Implementing the law involved years of negotiations between federal and state officials.
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Why the REAL ID law took so long to be enforced — and how it'll affect travelers
May 7 is the day TSA will start requiring IDs that are compliant with the Real ID law. A look at why the 20-year-old law is just now being enforced, and how it will affect Americans and noncitizens.
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Trump aims to 'unleash' local police, but cautions against standing in the way of ICE
One executive order President Trump signed this week aims to expand legal protections for police accused of misconduct, seeking to establish pro bono legal assistance from private sector attorneys.