29 Sep Not So Trustworthy: What You Should Know About “Inmate Trusts”
Incarceration is a multibillion-dollar industry, and there's a lot you should know about the trustworthiness of "inmate trusts."
Excessive Fines
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.
18 May How “Justice Fees” Maintain Cycles of Poverty and Increase Recidivism
States and court systems charge fees for dozens of items, ranging from facilities fees to fees that feed into law enforcement retirement pools. This system of fees can trap justice-impacted people in cycles of poverty. It also increases the likelihood that these people end up
15 Apr Bills Born From Controversial “Back the Blue Act” Advance In Iowa
The "Back the Blue Act" received opposition from both civil rights groups and police associations. As a result, lawmakers broke the bill down into a trio of bills. Most of the legislation from SSB 1140 made it into Senate Files 479, 534 and 476. One
12 Apr Amidst Nationwide Reform, Georgia Lawmakers Are Protecting the Police
GOP lawmakers in Georgia have responded to protests by pushing new bills that would protect police budgets, criminalize protests and shifting responsibility for police misconduct onto citizens.
28 Dec Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform bill likely to fail
In Dec. 2020, outgoing U.S. Representative Justin Amash (L-MI) introduced the Civil Asset Forfeiture Elimination Act. The goal of the act is simple: “repeal civil asset forfeiture nationwide.”