19 Aug Unvaccinated Correctional Officers Spreading COVID-19 in Prisons
Everyone knows that COVID-19 has overwhelmed prisons across the United States. Now, it looks like correctional officers are to blame.
Author: Peter J. Tomasek
18 Aug January 6 Insurrection Plea Deals Showcase Prosecutor Power
The plea deals being offered and accepted in January 6 insurrection cases offer a good opportunity to see the enormous power prosecutors have.
17 Aug BOP Continues To Delay First Step Act Implementation Until 2022
The Bureau of Prisons continues to delay implementation of the First Step Act's time-credit system. Why? It's simple, really: Because it can.
17 Aug Media Outlets Continue Feeding Violent-Crime Fears Without Context
Media outlets across the country feed Americans' fears about rising violent-crime rates. But they often don't provide context. Why?
17 Aug Nassau County Executive Vetoes Bill Letting Police Sue Protestors
A Nassau County bill would have allowed police officers to sue protestors who "harassed" them, but the county's executive vetoed the bill.
16 Aug BOP First Step Act Programs And Activities Impossible To Predict
The First Step Act lets prisoners earn time credits by participating in programs and activities in prison, but it relies on the BOP to do so.
10 Aug LeBron James Turns Focus to Criminal Justice Reform
LeBron James isn't new to activism, but his new Protect Our People campaign aims to specifically address criminal justice reform.
06 Aug Nassau County Bill Lets Police Sue Police-Brutality Protestors
Nassau County passed a bill earlier this month that punishes protestors who “harass” police. Critics worry it thwarts First Amendment rights.
03 Aug Celebrities and Social Media “Outjustice” the Justice System
Rodney Reed's case highlights the impact of celebrities and social media on the justice system. But how did we get to this point?
30 Jul Biden Administration Supports Closing the Gap in Cocaine Sentencing
A Biden official testified that the Biden Administration supports closing the gap in cocaine sentencing. Here's why that's so significant.