30 Sep Sen. Grassley Believes EQUAL Act Halts Criminal Justice Reform
The U.S. House passed the EQUAL Act this week, but U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says it will halt criminal justice reform as a whole.
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29 Sep Survey Shows Reaction of BOP Employees to Covid-19 in Prisons
A survey conducted by DOJ's Office of Inspector General shows the reaction of BOP employees on how federal prisons are managing the impacts Covid-19.
29 Sep U.S. House Passes Bill to End Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed landmark legislation that would end the sentencing disparity in cocaine offenses.
28 Sep Los Angeles DA to Dismiss Nearly 60,000 Cannabis Convictions
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón plans to dismiss nearly 60,000 cannabis convictions as part of criminal justice reform.
28 Sep Prisons Turn to MailGuard at Expense of Privacy, Communication
The BOP is reportedly weighing a move to MailGuard, a decision that will impair the privacy and efficiency of prison "snail mail."
27 Sep Alabama Officials Can’t Fix Prison Problems with New Building
Alabama's prison problems got the Department of Justice's attention, but will new construction be enough to fix them? Advocates say no.
24 Sep Louisiana State Trooper Indicted for On-Duty Assault
A Louisiana State Police Trooper was indicted for using excessive force against a Black motorist, a charge he faces in other cases, too.
24 Sep Michigan Jail Reform Laws Gives Model to Other States
A slate of jail reform bills in Michigan based on task-force recommendations could serve as an example for states across the country.
24 Sep New York Judge Wants Defendants To Have a “Taste” of Rikers Island
Rikers Island is a humanitarian crisis, but one New York judge thinks some people deserve a "taste" of the horrifying conditions anyway.
23 Sep Life Sentence in Michigan Overturned For Prosecutor Misconduct
Prosecutor misconduct in Michigan caused an arson conviction and a life-in-prison sentence to be set aside earlier this week.
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