16 Mar House Reintroduces Police Reform Bill in Honor of George Floyd Posted at 09:53h in Prosecutors Share 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. Read More
10 Mar Some Make Sense, but Many Prison Rules Seem Ridiculous. Why? Posted at 11:12h in Prisons Share Jail isn't supposed to be comfortable, but imposing ridiculous prison rules can make inmates more hostile and set them up for infractions. Read More
09 Mar Why So Many People Go Unrepresented in Immigration Hearings Posted at 15:15h in Right to Counsel Share Every year, thousands of people are unrepresented in immigration hearings. But Americans support providing public defenders for immigrants. Read More
04 Mar Mortality Rates in American Jails and Prisons Are on the Rise Posted at 07:30h in Prisons Share The mortality rates in American prisons and jails is on the rise, and Oklahoma's recent numbers show how bad the problem is. Read More
03 Mar Proposed ‘American Rescue Plan’ Would Provide Support To Prisons Posted at 09:30h in Ending Mass Incarceration Share The House of Representatives released its version of the American Rescue Plan, and the bill includes several parts focusing on prisons. Read More
03 Mar Could Raising the Minimum Wage Impact the Criminal Justice System? Posted at 08:19h in Ending Mass Incarceration Share A $15 per hour minimum wage would transform the incomes of millions of Americans, but how would it impact the criminal justice system? Read More
01 Mar Rep. Stefanik Seeks to Keep COVID Vaccine from Vulnerable Prisoners Posted at 10:00h in Ending Mass Incarceration Share Not all lawmakers agree with President Biden's desire to give the COVID vaccine to vulnerable prisoners in state and federal prisons. Read More
24 Feb What to Make of President Biden’s Private Prisons Order Posted at 09:20h in Prisons Share 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. Read More
22 Feb Justice Reformers Call on President Joe Biden to Address Implementation of First Step Act Problems Posted at 09:20h in Prisons Share The First Step Act included many necessary changes, but some people are urging President Biden to go even further with it. Read More
19 Feb Historic Winter Storm Leaves Texas Prisoners Battling Extreme Temperatures in State Prisons Posted at 19:12h in Prisons Share Courts have repeatedly said that extreme temperatures in prisons are unlawful, but with no oversight most states have little accountability. Read More