26 Mar Marsy’s Law Aims To Protect Victims of Violent Crimes, But At What Cost?
Marsy's Law isn't just one law. Rather, it is a set of prescribed protections for victims of violent crimes and their families.
Ending Mass Incarceration
24 Mar Felony Disenfranchisement Remains a Problem In The United States
The problem of disenfranchisement is a state-by-state issue, and it’s not just about voting. Even with nationwide support to overturn disenfranchisement laws, some states are doubling down on their right to deny felons certain constitutional protections.
22 Mar Prison Gerrymandering Is The Modern Day Three-Fifths Compromise
The 14th Amendment officially ended the abhorrent "three-fifths compromise." But some say it lives on in the form of prison gerrymandering.
22 Mar Minneapolis to Pay $27 Million to George Floyd’s Family In Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleged that officers Chavin, Thao, Lane, and Kueng violated Floyd's Fourth Amendment rights. It claimed that the officers used "unjustified, excessive, illegal and deadly force" during the arrest.
19 Mar What Did Speakers At CPAC 2021 Say About Criminal Justice Reform?
Criminal justice reform came up during CPAC 2021 in Florida, but the next steps for justice reform by conservatives remain unclear.
19 Mar Inside New York State’s 2021 Criminal Justice Reform Bills
Lawmakers in New York are quietly working on a number of reforms to the state's criminal justice system. Together, these bills could overhaul the state's approach to policing and incarceration practices.
18 Mar Virginia Becomes Latest State to Ban the So-Called ‘Gay Trans Panic Defense’
Lawmakers in Virginia recently passed a bill that would eliminate the gay trans panic defense, joining renewed efforts for a nationwide ban.
17 Mar Home Confinement May End Along With the CARES Act
The CARES Act is set to expire in March and potentially with it, home confinement for thousands of prisoners. Here's what we know.
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.
08 Mar Cannabis Reform Is Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal justice reform advocates are eager to see what the new-look government does in 2021, including on the issue of cannabis reform.