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25 Mar Atlanta Shootings Will Put A New Hate Crime Law In Georgia To The Test
The letter of the law is simple and clear. It requires that prosecutors prove "that the defendant intentionally selected any victim or group of victims" because of their identifiers beyond a reasonable doubt. There are no qualifying clauses or exceptions, only provisions for sentencing.
17 Mar What We Know About The FBI Investigation Into Breonna Taylor’s Killers
The FBI launched its own investigation into the events around Taylor's death in May of 2020. Now, experts are suggesting that the agency's investigation will reach much further than the events of that night.
16 Mar Cost of Police Misconduct Strains Public Budgets, But Few Officers Face Real Accountability
Public demands for police accountability are high. Now, more than ever, Americans are aware just how much police misconduct costs taxpayers.
16 Mar House Reintroduces Police Reform Bill in Honor of George Floyd
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 is the second attempt by House Democrats to move forward with a federal police reform bill.
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.
09 Mar The Racial Justice Act: Its Origin and State Interpretations
Many states have passed versions of a Racial Justice Act, but some still fight relief for racial discrimination in death-penalty cases.
04 Mar Eric Lander is the First Ever Cabinet Science Advisor
President Biden selected Eric Lander as the first ever Cabinet-level science advisory, and his role could impact criminal justice reform.
23 Feb Everything You Should Know About Trump’s Last-Minute DOJ Memo
The Trump DOJ issued a last-minute memo that directly rejects science in pursuing charges.