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08 Apr Racist Prison Names Highlight the Path from Slavery to Mass Incarceration
Amid protests and calls to reform the American justice system, organizations are dropping their racist namesakes. With many facilities carrying racist prison names, some are wondering when state and federal penitentiaries will shed that legacy.
07 Apr Gov. Northam Signs Legislation Ending Death Penalty In Virginia
Virginia is now also the first Southern state to abolish the death penalty. But Gov. Northam’s remarks about the new law signal a renewed effort to end capital punishment across the country.
06 Apr Florida Criminal Justice Reform Moves in Senate But Not House
Criminal justice reform is at the top of many legislative calendars. Florida is no different, but the House is letting Senate efforts stall.
05 Apr Are Robot Police Dogs Really Coming to a Neighborhood Near You?
One of the newest ways that police are taking advantage of technology is with “robot police dogs.” Although they're in only a few states today, it is likely this technology will grow around the country.
05 Apr Now Is A Critical Point for Mississippi Criminal Justice Reform
The state's prison problems have received some media attention, but Mississippi criminal justice reform is at a critical point in 2021.
02 Apr Did The Supreme Court Just Redefine What Constitutes a Seizure?
The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 to vacate United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit's judgment in Torres v. Madrid. The ruling does not issue a final judgement on the original case. However, it could have major implications for the Fourth Amendment.
31 Mar Why Baltimore Won’t Prosecute Prostitution or Drug Possession Anymore
Shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby elected to not prosecute prostitution, drug possession and other low-level crimes. At the time, the plan was a way to reduce the spread of COVID-19 through the city's jails.
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 likely to pass. But it is not without its detractors.