21 Oct New York’s Bail Reform Law: Truth, Lies on Videotape
New York's bail reform law is at the center of the state's gubernatorial race. But bail reform isn't nearly as controversial as it seems.
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20 Jun Criminal Justice Reform in Rural America
It is reasonable to consider 2021 the year of justice reform, with local, state and federal officials all taking part. While major cities like Sacramento and New York garner attention, few are talking about reform efforts in rural America.
10 May Misinformation Threatens to Stall Bail Reform
Democrats across the country continue the strong push for criminal justice reform. One signature element of reducing incarceration rates is bail reform.
04 Apr New York’s Budget, Your Rights & An Inexplicable Bond Between Them
Negotiations have stalled over New York's budget, which inexplicably puts your rights and criminal justice reform at stake.
27 Aug Washington Case Shows Pros And Cons of “Excessive Fines” Clause
A recent Washington court case showcases the pros and cons of constitutional excessive fines clauses, but the problem is even worse.
28 Apr A Tale of Two Bills: Lawmakers Move On Bail Reform in Texas
Two bills, one from each major party, take radically different approaches to reforming bail practices in the Lone Star State.
22 Apr New Orleans Artist Takes Aim at Cash Bail Reform
Allen used her artistic voice to comment on the injustice tied to cash bail policies. The artwork helps humanize an issue that prosecutors and lawmakers have been targeting with more urgency over the past twelve months.
30 Mar Boulder At Center of Colorado Justice Reform Bill In Wake Of Shooting
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
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.
11 Mar Where We Stand On Cash Bail Reform in 2021
Bills to end or reduce money bail are popping up in legislatures around the country. Is 2021 the year that cash bail reform goes national?
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