It is reasonable to consider 2021 the year of justice reform, with local, state and federal officials all taking part. While major cities like Sacramento and New York garner attention, few are talking about reform efforts in rural America.
The injustice around speaking Black English in court related matters garnered attention in 2019. A study released that year highlights how the justice system punishes individuals who use Black English.
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores owns a telecommunications system for incarcerated individuals. Now, Philadelphia Sixers owners are partnering with the REFORM alliance. These investments in criminal justice reform and corrections systems have fans divided.
Republicans are working hard to restrict voting rights ahead of the 2022 midterms. In 2021 alone, 440 bills across 49 states sought to restrict voting rights.
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