Codifying the rule of lenity, which requires that ambiguous criminal laws be interpreted in favor of the defendants subjected to them, is consistent with the presumption of innocence.
Criminal Justice
For Every Woman Who Locks Her Car Twice
There is a common thread connecting women everywhere. Whether you’re a young professional walking to the subway after work—headphones in, keys clenched between your fingers—or a mother finishing a Target run, buckling your toddler into a car seat while scanning the parking lot, there is a shared experience beneath it all. A quiet but constant...
May 21, 2026