When Michael “Mike” Taylor was called to the Phaniels Baptist Church in Rockwell as pastor more than 30 years ago, he brought with him a lifetime connection to law enforcement including a stint as the ...

Civil asset forfeiture laws let authorities, such as federal marshals or local sheriffs, seize property – cash, a house, a car, a cellphone – that they suspect is involved in criminal activity.

As the Trump administration ramps up deportations and pushes the boundaries of federal law, Durham is contending with the limits of its ability to protect its immigrant community. An organizer, a ...