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10 Mar Some Make Sense, but Many Prison Rules Seem Ridiculous. Why?
Jail isn't supposed to be comfortable, but imposing ridiculous prison rules can make inmates more hostile and set them up for infractions.
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.
01 Mar EMU Launches Pilot Program for Formerly Incarcerated Students
Prisoners face many obstacles after release. For education, the EMU pilot program for formerly incarcerated students aims to change that.
24 Feb What to Make of President Biden’s Private Prisons Order
President Biden's plan to eliminate private prisons is said to be just the first step in his plan to enact greater prison reform steps.
20 Feb Congress Lifts Ban on Pell Grants for Students in Prison
Lifting the ban on Pell Grants for students in prison signals a major effort to help those in prison get the educations they want.
17 Feb NYC Council Candidate Tiffany Cabán Releases Comprehensive Plan to Defund the Police in New York City
The New York City plan to defund the police could come to fruition, if a new plan goes through.
12 Feb Colorado Tries Eliminating Qualified Immunity in Effort to Address Police Accountability
Colorado is attempting to eliminate qualified immunity to address police accountability.