16 Dec The Criminal Justice System has a Debt Problem
A new report compiles vital information about criminal justice system debt, pointing to billions in unpaid fines and fees.
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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.
13 Oct Bail Reform is Working in New Jersey
New Jersey voters amended their constitution to implement bail reform. In the years since then, the takeaway is clear: It is working.
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?
01 Sep SCOTUS Overturned Roe v Wade: The Impact On Criminal Justice
Last night, SCOTUS effectively overturned Roe v Wade. You won't hear much about the impact on the criminal justice system, but it's there.
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.
11 Aug ACLU Highlights Poor Trajectory In Prisons COVID Response
Photo by Emiliano Bar on Unsplash When the ACLU sued the Federal Bureau of Prisons last year over lack of protocol to protect people from COVID-19, the responses ranged from slow to silent. Then, accounts from employees as the prisons trickled in. The responses were