11 Jan Don’t Let The BOP Off The Hook For The First Step Act Deadline
It doesn't look like the BOP will meet its deadline for First Step Act implementation, but some seem poised to let them off the hook anyway.
Fairness in Sentencing
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.
10 Dec Davis v Florida and the Right to Remain Silent
Did Davis v State of Florida strip defendants of their constitutional right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment? Not really. But...
30 Oct Innovations from a Pandemic: Future of Jury Trials after COVID-19
COVID-19 wreaked havoc on jury trials across the U.S., but some health and safety measures during the pandemic could pay off in the future.
28 Oct EQUAL Act Gets Much-Needed Path Forward in Senate
It wasn't that long ago that the EQUAL Act was doomed in the Senate, but Sen. Murkowski's decision to co-sponsor it gives the bill new life.
02 Oct The EQUAL Act: Ending the Disparity in Cocaine Sentencing
For decades, federal law has treated crack cocaine differently than powder cocaine for sentencing. The EQUAL Act changes that for good.
22 Sep Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Can’t Get Republican Support
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has been at the forefront of bipartisan criminal justice reform for decades. Is he getting cold feet?
13 Aug Richardson’s Suspension Can Push Cannabis Reform
Richardson's suspension was ruled by an organization outside the U.S. government, but it may be a mark on Biden's presidency. Here's how.
03 Aug Celebrities and Social Media “Outjustice” the Justice System
Rodney Reed's case highlights the impact of celebrities and social media on the justice system. But how did we get to this point?
02 Aug Incarcerated Persons and the Pell Grant: A Complicated History
Today, incarcerated persons are eligible for the Pell Grant. This was not always the case, and more work can still be done today.