Alexander Lekhtman

    Alexander is Filter’s former staff writer. He writes about the movement to end the War on Drugs. He grew up in New Jersey and swears it’s actually alright. He’s also a musician hoping to change the world through the power of ledger lines and legislation. Alexander was previously Filter‘s editorial fellow.

    What the Latest Chaotic FBI Data Say About US Drug Arrests

    Drug arrests fell in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the FBI’s latest Uniform ...

    Federal Judge Rules Psilocybin Church Religious-Rights Case Can Proceed

    A federal judge has ruled that a Utah-based faith group that uses psilocybin mushrooms ...

    DOJ Posts Revised, Much Shorter List of Immigrant “Sanctuary Jurisdictions”

    On August 5, the Department of Justice published a list of so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” ...

    Questions Over Wisconsin Spending of Opioid Settlement Money

    Under the nationwide legal settlements with major opioid manufacturers and distributors, the state of ...

    First Public Database of CA Police Officer Misconduct Records Unveiled

    Seven years in the making, a searchable database of California law enforcement misconduct and ...

    Divisions Over Mayor’s Shelter Plans in Portland, Oregon

    A plan from Mayor Keith Wilson (D) of Portland, Oregon, to build new shelter ...

    Legal Battle Emerges as ICE Denies Bail to All Undocumented Immigrants

    Immigrant rights activists are fighting back against a new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ...

    Ibogaine Clinics Closer Than Ever in Colorado

    Colorado is moving toward becoming the first state to allow legal, licensed ibogaine therapy. ...