13 Mar The Subtly Radical Reforms of Merrick Garland
Merrick Garland has instituted a number of criminal justice reforms in his memoranda to federal prosecutors.
Mandatory Minimums Tag
09 Mar Wooden v United States: A Positive Outcome On Mandatory Minimums
In Wooten v United States, the Supreme Court issued a rare but correct decision against the overuse of mandatory-minimum sentences.
03 Mar Prison sentences aren’t productive. So why do we like them so much?
Would the people serving prison sentences in the United States be more productive doing something else? The answer, almost always, is yes.
21 Dec 4.5 MilLion Sign Petition To Change 110-Year Sentence for Truck Driver
The 110-year sentence for truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos has already made headlines, but it feels like the prosecutor's "memento" from the case won't be far behind.
14 Apr Racial Disparity in Sentencing for Drug Related Crimes on the Decline
Mandatory minimums have also perpetuated mass incarceration, and many states are working to reduce or eliminate the use of mandatory minimums in their courts. In short, criminal justice reform has solved one problem while exacerbating another.
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.
18 Mar Oregon House Bill 2020 the Latest Effort in the State’s Criminal Justice Reform
Oregon has made national headlines over the past year as they lead the charge in criminal justice reform. House Bill 2020 continues the trend.