21 Oct New York’s Bail Reform Law: Truth, Lies on Videotape
New York's bail reform law is at the center of the state's gubernatorial race. But bail reform isn't nearly as controversial as it seems.
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15 Jul State Incarceration Trends: Where Do These People Come From?
In the United States, state incarceration trends are different than you think. But the narratives around them stay the same.
27 Jun Rikers Plan Creates Obstacles for Women, Transgender Detainees
New York officials are trying to fix the crisis at Rikers Island, but women and transgender detainees are suffering in the process.
10 May Misinformation Threatens to Stall Bail Reform
Democrats across the country continue the strong push for criminal justice reform. One signature element of reducing incarceration rates is bail reform.
19 Apr How Does The Clean Slate Act Compare To Laws In Other Countries?
New York's Clean Slate Act could pave the way for states across the country, but there are other countries that are truly paving the way.
04 Apr New York’s Budget, Your Rights & An Inexplicable Bond Between Them
Negotiations have stalled over New York's budget, which inexplicably puts your rights and criminal justice reform at stake.
07 Mar What Is The New York Clean Slate Act?
Lawmakers in New York are currently consider a Clean Slate Act. Under the proposed law, certain convictions would be automatically sealed.
24 Nov NYC Mayor-Elect Highlights Chasm in Criminal Justice Reform
New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams vows to reimagine criminal justice reform in the name of public safety.
20 Sep Gov. Hochul Orders Release of 191 Rikers Detainees Amid Crisis
New York Governor Kathy Hochul heard calls to release Rikers Island detainees, releasing 191 people and transferring 200 more.
14 Sep Crisis at Rikers Island Inevitable Consequence of Mass Incarceration
Rikers Island is making headlines as a national disgrace, but it's also the inevitable consequence of the U.S.'s high incarceration rate.
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