22 Feb Texas Representative Proposes Mandatory Psychological Evaluation and Training for Firearm Licensing in New Federal Gun Laws
A new proposed bill would create some of the strictest gun laws in U.S. history, if passed.
Author: Ronnie K. Stephens
20 Feb Congress Lifts Ban on Pell Grants for Students in Prison
Lifting the ban on Pell Grants for students in prison signals a major effort to help those in prison get the educations they want.
19 Feb Historic Winter Storm Leaves Texas Prisoners Battling Extreme Temperatures in State Prisons
Courts have repeatedly said that extreme temperatures in prisons are unlawful, but with no oversight most states have little accountability.
19 Feb Prison Visits During COVID-19 Create Significant Problem in Containing Pandemic
Prison visits during COVID-19 are complicating efforts to reduce the virus' spread.
18 Feb Trump’s Use of the Presidential Pardon is Both Sparse and Controversial
Former President Donald Trump's use of the pardon was controversial for several reasons.
17 Feb NYC Council Candidate Tiffany Cabán Releases Comprehensive Plan to Defund the Police in New York City
The New York City plan to defund the police could come to fruition, if a new plan goes through.
16 Feb Annual Prison Costs a Huge Part of State and Federal Budgets
Mass incarceration is a multifaceted issue that involves considerations including annual prison costs.
12 Feb Colorado Tries Eliminating Qualified Immunity in Effort to Address Police Accountability
Colorado is attempting to eliminate qualified immunity to address police accountability.
11 Feb Supreme Court at Odds After Slew of Executions During COVID-19 Pandemic
Dozens of appeals were prompted by the executions during COVID-19.
11 Feb The Cost of Federal Executions in Trump’s Last Year a Lingering Burden
President Trump's order of executing 13 prisoners during his last year in office will have a lingering effect.