Image courtesy of Elvert Barnes via Wikimedia Commons. 12 Apr CRT Fearmongering Makes Its Way Into The Justice System Posted at 14:13h in Fairness in Sentencing Share We hear people feaermongering about critical race theory, or CRT, in classrooms almost everyday. Apparently CRT is in the justice system too. Read More
10 Apr Black English Exacerbates Racist Practices in Justice System Posted at 08:30h in Governmental Accountability Share The injustice around speaking Black English in court related matters garnered attention in 2019. A study released that year highlights how the justice system punishes individuals who use Black English. Read More
08 Sep Study Shows Black People Face Life Sentences More Than Anyone Posted at 10:20h in Latest News Share A new study in Criminology shows that Black people have a higher likelihood of facing life sentences even before a judge makes a decision. Read More
22 Mar Prison Gerrymandering Is The Modern Day Three-Fifths Compromise Posted at 12:40h in Ending Mass Incarceration Share The 14th Amendment officially ended the abhorrent "three-fifths compromise." But some say it lives on in the form of prison gerrymandering. Read More
12 Mar Judge Drops Amy Cooper Charges, Underscoring Long History of Injustice Posted at 09:49h in Prosecutors Share The charges against Amy Cooper, who falsely accused a Black man of attacking her, have been dropped. The decision comes as no surprise. Read More
09 Mar The Racial Justice Act: Its Origin and State Interpretations Posted at 18:30h in Death Sentences Share Many states have passed versions of a Racial Justice Act, but some still fight relief for racial discrimination in death-penalty cases. Read More