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.
Author: Ronnie K. Stephens
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.
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.
10 Mar The Line Between Prison Strip-Frisk Searches and Assault Should be Thin
Strip-frisk searches, while technically legal, would register as sexual assault anywhere but prison. Some prisoners are calling for change.
10 Mar Some Make Sense, but Many Prison Rules Seem Ridiculous. Why?
Jail isn't supposed to be comfortable, but imposing ridiculous prison rules can make inmates more hostile and set them up for infractions.
01 Mar Rep. Stefanik Seeks to Keep COVID Vaccine from Vulnerable Prisoners
Not all lawmakers agree with President Biden's desire to give the COVID vaccine to vulnerable prisoners in state and federal prisons.
23 Feb Los Angeles District Attorney Committed to Eliminating Cash Bail and Death Penalty
The Los Angeles district attorney aims to end cash bail and eliminate the death penalty.
22 Feb Justice Reformers Call on President Joe Biden to Address Implementation of First Step Act Problems
The First Step Act included many necessary changes, but some people are urging President Biden to go even further with it.