18 Mar Virginia Becomes Latest State to Ban the So-Called ‘Gay Trans Panic Defense’
Lawmakers in Virginia recently passed a bill that would eliminate the gay trans panic defense, joining renewed efforts for a nationwide ban.
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18 Mar Oregon House Bill 2020 the Latest Effort in the State’s Criminal Justice Reform
Oregon has made national headlines over the past year as they lead the charge in criminal justice reform. House Bill 2020 continues the trend.
17 Mar Home Confinement May End Along With the CARES Act
The CARES Act is set to expire in March and potentially with it, home confinement for thousands of prisoners. Here's what we know.
17 Mar What We Know About The FBI Investigation Into Breonna Taylor’s Killers
The FBI launched its own investigation into the events around Taylor's death in May of 2020. Now, experts are suggesting that the agency's investigation will reach much further than the events of that night.
16 Mar Cost of Police Misconduct Strains Public Budgets, But Few Officers Face Real Accountability
Public demands for police accountability are high. Now, more than ever, Americans are aware just how much police misconduct costs taxpayers.
16 Mar House Reintroduces Police Reform Bill in Honor of George Floyd
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 is the second attempt by House Democrats to move forward with a federal police reform bill.
15 Mar The Terrifying, Buggy Future of An AI-Assisted Justice System Is Here
Law enforcement and courts around the country are using AI and other technology in the criminal justice system. Here's how that's going.
15 Mar North Carolina to Release Prisoners Early Due to COVID-19
North Carolina is set to release 3,500 prisoners early as a result of the conditions of NC prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic.
12 Mar Illinois Governor Signs Controversial Criminal Justice Reform Bill into Law
Democrats across the country ran on platforms centering strong criminal justice reform. A new Illinois bill sets the stage for change.
12 Mar Judge Drops Amy Cooper Charges, Underscoring Long History of Injustice
The charges against Amy Cooper, who falsely accused a Black man of attacking her, have been dropped. The decision comes as no surprise.