12 Apr CRT Fearmongering Makes Its Way Into The Justice System
We hear people feaermongering about critical race theory, or CRT, in classrooms almost everyday. Apparently CRT is in the justice system too.
Justice Reform Tag
12 Nov Illegal Practices by New Orleans DA Ends in a Historic Settlement
A legal settlement brings an end to far too long coercive and illegal practices by Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office (OPDA) and brings legal reforms for the state.
09 Jul Could the Rise in Homicides Derail Justice Reform Efforts?
Over the last year, a majority of American cities have seen a dramatic spike in killings and gun crimes. Could this wave of homicides lessen American's appetite for justice reform?
02 Jun Tennessee Justice Reform Bills Give Major Discretion to Judges, Boards
On May 24, Tennessee governor Bill Lee signed two new justice reform bills into law. Both bills provide mechanisms to reduce jail and prison populations and recidivism. But whether or not these laws actually achieve these reductions is still largely up to the state's judges
23 May Los Angeles’ New D.A. Is Leading Local Justice Reform from the Front
Former police officer George Gascón set himself apart early in his career. Now, Gascón is serving as the Los Angeles District Attorney, where he can help set policy.
09 Apr Oklahoma Is Shifting Its Justice Reform Focus to Re-Entry
In attempting to improve re-entry issues, Oklahoma is addressing an area of justice reform that often seems to get lost in the shuffle. As states around the country find ways to reduce prison populations, re-entry is an area of growing importance and urgency.