The new law specifically includes provisions to help communities impacted by decades of prohibition. As a result, legalizing the plant could have a profound effect on social and criminal justice issues in the state.
The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 to vacate United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit's judgment in Torres v. Madrid. The ruling does not issue a final judgement on the original case. However, it could have major implications for the Fourth Amendment.
A new prison every 10 days for 15 years. That number sounds impossible. But a Congressional report confirms the data.
Shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby elected to not prosecute prostitution, drug possession and other low-level crimes. At the time, the plan was a way to reduce the spread of COVID-19 through the city's jails.
The New York City Council voted on three resolutions and five bills related to public safety and police accountability. Among that package of legislation was a resolution that ends qualified immunity.
New York lawmakers are working on a pair of bills that would reform how parole works in the state. Both the Fair and Timely Parole Act and the Elder Parole bill loosen restrictions on parole. If passed, they could reduce the sentences of a significant
As the city of Boulder, Colorado mourns the victims of yet another mass shooting, the state legislature is considering a justice reform bill that would effectively end cash bail and dramatically reduce arrests. The bill has backing from the ACLU and lobbyists say it is
In February, Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf issued a wave of 310 pardons. Of these pardons, 69 were part of the state's Expedited Review Program for Non-Violent Marijuana-Related Offenses. This program is part of larger efforts in Pennsylvania to both reform the state's cannabis laws and
Kentucky became the 10th state to adopt Marsy's Law into its constitution on Nov. 20, 2020. The controversial "Victim's Bill of Rights" has picked up steam in state legislatures across the country.
Marsy's Law isn't just one law. Rather, it is a set of prescribed protections for victims of violent crimes and their families.