Porch piracy: are we overreacting to package thefts from doorsteps?

As we rely more and more on home delivery of purchases 13 states have passed or introduced laws to make the crime a felony

This article was produced in partnership with Type Investigations, where Lam Thuy Vo is an Ida B Wells fellow

Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, e-commerce surged as lockdowns and social distancing confined many Americans to their homes. Now, even as many restrictions have been lifted, online shopping remains above pre-pandemic levels, suggesting that home delivery is evolving from a simple convenience into a more central part of everyday life for many people.