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20 Oct The Cost of Mass Incarceration Isn’t Cheap—Literally
The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate in the world, but the cost of mass incarceration isn't cheap. Are taxpayers getting value for their money?
29 Jul Pistons’ Owner Makes #1 Pick Just Months After Calls To Sell Team
For the first time as the Pistons' owner, Tom Gores is picking first in the NBA draft—just months after facing calls to sell the team.
03 May Alternatives to Traffic Stops Could Help Save Lives
Video surfaced of police officers harassing and assaulting Army Lt. Caron Nazario during a traffic stop. Some argue that citizens are safe if they comply during traffic stops. Others note how frequently traffic stops lead to violent interactions with police.
21 Apr Can Tishaura Jones Bring Criminal Justice Reform to St. Louis?
On April 6, Tishaura Jones was elected as the first Black female mayor of St. Louis, Missouri. Jones was already active in the community through education, politics and volunteering. As she steps into the mayor's office in St. Louis, she faces increased pressure to pass meaningful criminal justice reform
13 Apr Oklahoma Bills Reveal What Red State Prison Reform Looks Like
Oklahoma might not seem like a likely candidate for a hotbed of prison reform, but a new package of bills suggests that even the reddest of the red states may be ready for change. That change, however, looks a little different from justice reforms in bluer states.
08 Apr Virginia Lawmakers Fail to Reach Agreement on Mandatory Minimums
Virginia lawmakers hoped to eliminate mandatory minimums as part of sweeping justice reform, but they couldn’t find common ground.
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.
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.