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Tell us: Do you agree with Biden commuting 37 death row sentences?

President Biden opposes the federal death penalty, commuting sentences for the majority of death row inmates.
Biden views the death penalty as morally indefensible and intends to halt the use of it.

Activists Call on Biden to Clear Death Row Before Trump Takes Office

Biden is urged to commute federal death row sentences before handing office to Trump, aligning with his campaign promise against capital punishment.

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates so Trump can't have them executed

President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment, reflecting his administration's stance against capital punishment.

Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners

Biden commuting 37 federal death row sentences to life without parole represents a major shift against capital punishment.

Biden to Commute Drug Offender Sentences

Biden commuted nearly 2,500 prison sentences for nonviolent drug offenses, the largest commutation issued by a U.S. president, to address criminal justice disparities.

Biden sets presidential record on pardons and clemency

Biden's commutations reflect a significant shift in public attitudes towards nonviolent drug offenses, impacting many families.
Nearly 2,500 people received sentence reductions, marking a record in presidential clemency actions.

Tell us: Do you agree with Biden commuting 37 death row sentences?

President Biden opposes the federal death penalty, commuting sentences for the majority of death row inmates.
Biden views the death penalty as morally indefensible and intends to halt the use of it.

Activists Call on Biden to Clear Death Row Before Trump Takes Office

Biden is urged to commute federal death row sentences before handing office to Trump, aligning with his campaign promise against capital punishment.

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates so Trump can't have them executed

President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment, reflecting his administration's stance against capital punishment.

Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners

Biden commuting 37 federal death row sentences to life without parole represents a major shift against capital punishment.

Biden to Commute Drug Offender Sentences

Biden commuted nearly 2,500 prison sentences for nonviolent drug offenses, the largest commutation issued by a U.S. president, to address criminal justice disparities.

Biden sets presidential record on pardons and clemency

Biden's commutations reflect a significant shift in public attitudes towards nonviolent drug offenses, impacting many families.
Nearly 2,500 people received sentence reductions, marking a record in presidential clemency actions.
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#pardons

Hunter pardon leaves Biden facing a massive clemency wishlist from Congress

Biden's actions have sparked appeals for pardons from lawmakers for various convicted individuals, including Assange, Snowden, and low-level offenders.

US president Biden commutes prison sentences of nearly 2,500 DW 01/17/2025

Biden pardons 2,500 non-violent drug offenders, exceeding any previous president's clemency actions.

Biden grants largest single-day clemency in US history, with 1,500 sentences commuted

Biden's clemency act aims to provide second chances for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes, reflecting a commitment to criminal justice reform.

Biden Commuted the Sentences of 1,500 Americans, a One-Day Record

Biden granted pardons and commutations to 1,538 individuals, emphasizing second chances and the impacts of outdated legal standards.

Everyone Biden Has Granted Presidential Pardons and Commutations

Biden's clemency efforts focus on nonviolent offenders, highlighting rehabilitation and second chances before his term ends.

Biden posthumously pardons civil rights leader Marcus Garvey

Biden posthumously pardoned Marcus Garvey, highlighting his impact on civil rights and addressing historical injustices.

Hunter pardon leaves Biden facing a massive clemency wishlist from Congress

Biden's actions have sparked appeals for pardons from lawmakers for various convicted individuals, including Assange, Snowden, and low-level offenders.

US president Biden commutes prison sentences of nearly 2,500 DW 01/17/2025

Biden pardons 2,500 non-violent drug offenders, exceeding any previous president's clemency actions.

Biden grants largest single-day clemency in US history, with 1,500 sentences commuted

Biden's clemency act aims to provide second chances for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes, reflecting a commitment to criminal justice reform.

Biden Commuted the Sentences of 1,500 Americans, a One-Day Record

Biden granted pardons and commutations to 1,538 individuals, emphasizing second chances and the impacts of outdated legal standards.

Everyone Biden Has Granted Presidential Pardons and Commutations

Biden's clemency efforts focus on nonviolent offenders, highlighting rehabilitation and second chances before his term ends.

Biden posthumously pardons civil rights leader Marcus Garvey

Biden posthumously pardoned Marcus Garvey, highlighting his impact on civil rights and addressing historical injustices.
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#public-safety

Exclusive | How new NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch is tackling recidivism and re-shaping the nation's largest police department

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch is committed to addressing recidivism and seeks reforms to the criminal justice system following the tragic stabbing of 14-year-old Caleb Rios.

The Evidence on Policing and Crime

The debate on policing remains contentious, with growing discontent about systemic issues yet a renewed support for tough-on-crime measures.

Bronx police-involved shooting: Suspect hospitalized with charges pending; NYPD chief frustrated' with criminal justice system | amNewYork

The Bronx police-involved shooting highlights ongoing frustrations with the criminal justice system's handling of repeat offenders.

Opinion | When Leniency Is the Goal, a Justice System Breaks Easily

New York's recent violent incidents reflect public concerns about safety, exacerbated by criminal justice reforms aimed at reducing incarceration.

NYC sees 'staggering' 146.5% spike in felony assaults by repeat offenders as top cops 'broken' system that keeps putting criminals back on street

New York City experienced a 146.5% rise in felony assault re-offenders over six years, indicating serious issues within the justice system.

Thousands of paedophiles and rapists taken off register despite serious crimes

The sex offenders register system has alarming flaws, as thousands of offenders have successfully applied for removal since 2019.

Exclusive | How new NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch is tackling recidivism and re-shaping the nation's largest police department

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch is committed to addressing recidivism and seeks reforms to the criminal justice system following the tragic stabbing of 14-year-old Caleb Rios.

The Evidence on Policing and Crime

The debate on policing remains contentious, with growing discontent about systemic issues yet a renewed support for tough-on-crime measures.

Bronx police-involved shooting: Suspect hospitalized with charges pending; NYPD chief frustrated' with criminal justice system | amNewYork

The Bronx police-involved shooting highlights ongoing frustrations with the criminal justice system's handling of repeat offenders.

Opinion | When Leniency Is the Goal, a Justice System Breaks Easily

New York's recent violent incidents reflect public concerns about safety, exacerbated by criminal justice reforms aimed at reducing incarceration.

NYC sees 'staggering' 146.5% spike in felony assaults by repeat offenders as top cops 'broken' system that keeps putting criminals back on street

New York City experienced a 146.5% rise in felony assault re-offenders over six years, indicating serious issues within the justice system.

Thousands of paedophiles and rapists taken off register despite serious crimes

The sex offenders register system has alarming flaws, as thousands of offenders have successfully applied for removal since 2019.
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Prison abuse, deaths and escapes prompt calls for more oversight

Inadequate oversight in U.S. prisons is leading to worsening conditions and calls for reform as legislators seek to improve accountability.

Flatbush Assemblymember to Focus on Criminal Justice Reforms, Workers' Rights And Tax Cuts in 2025

Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn emphasizes housing, criminal justice reform, and maternal health as key priorities in her 2025 State of the District Address.

A Georgia Prosecutor Has Long Regretted Sending a Man Away for Life. Can He Fix It?

Kelly Burke acknowledged sentencing Jessie Askew Jr. to life without parole was the biggest mistake of his career.
#district-attorney

Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman hires new special prosecutor for police misconduct

L.A. County hired special prosecutor Michael Gennaco to investigate police misconduct after firing predecessor Lawrence Middleton.

Nathan Hochman to be sworn in by Schwarzenegger as Los Angeles County D.A.

Nathan Hochman aims to restore balance in Los Angeles' justice system, emphasizing tougher measures on crime while maintaining some reform elements.
Hochman intends to reverse many policies from his predecessor, focusing on punitive actions against crime.

Alameda County DA Pamela Price Concedes Recall Defeat After Long Holdout | KQED

Public officials must remain accountable to uphold justice and independence.
Price's administration made reform strides but faced scrutiny for case management issues.

Alameda Co. DA Pamela Price concedes after recalled by voters: Here's what's next

Pamela Price conceded as Alameda County's district attorney after voters supported her recall election, citing a desire for changes in the criminal-legal system.

Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman hires new special prosecutor for police misconduct

L.A. County hired special prosecutor Michael Gennaco to investigate police misconduct after firing predecessor Lawrence Middleton.

Nathan Hochman to be sworn in by Schwarzenegger as Los Angeles County D.A.

Nathan Hochman aims to restore balance in Los Angeles' justice system, emphasizing tougher measures on crime while maintaining some reform elements.
Hochman intends to reverse many policies from his predecessor, focusing on punitive actions against crime.

Alameda County DA Pamela Price Concedes Recall Defeat After Long Holdout | KQED

Public officials must remain accountable to uphold justice and independence.
Price's administration made reform strides but faced scrutiny for case management issues.

Alameda Co. DA Pamela Price concedes after recalled by voters: Here's what's next

Pamela Price conceded as Alameda County's district attorney after voters supported her recall election, citing a desire for changes in the criminal-legal system.
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The Weaponization Will Be Gone!' Trump's AG Pick Pam Bondi Vows Not to Weaponize the DOJ

Pam Bondi promises to end partisanship and restore integrity in the Department of Justice under the Trump administration.
#death-penalty

Biden commutes most US federal death sentences before Trump's return

Biden commuted 37 out of 40 death sentences to life imprisonment before Trump took office, responding to concerns about the death penalty's future.

Joe Biden's Big Reversal on the Death Penalty

Biden's position on the death penalty has significantly shifted, leading to the commutation of 37 federal death-row inmates.

Outgoing North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences

Gov. Roy Cooper commuted death sentences for 15 individuals to life without parole, reducing NC's death row population significantly.

Pressley praises Biden for saving death row inmates

Rep. Ayanna Pressley praised President Biden for commuting death sentences, viewing it as a significant step toward abolishing the federal death penalty.

Activists slam Biden for pardoning turkeys, not those on federal death row

Biden pardons turkeys while ignoring federal death row, prompting calls for commutation of sentences before his term ends.

An Appeal to President Biden: Pardon Billie Allen

President Biden's commutation of federal death row sentences offers relief but highlights the need for deeper justice and pardons for wrongfully convicted individuals.

Biden commutes most US federal death sentences before Trump's return

Biden commuted 37 out of 40 death sentences to life imprisonment before Trump took office, responding to concerns about the death penalty's future.

Joe Biden's Big Reversal on the Death Penalty

Biden's position on the death penalty has significantly shifted, leading to the commutation of 37 federal death-row inmates.

Outgoing North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences

Gov. Roy Cooper commuted death sentences for 15 individuals to life without parole, reducing NC's death row population significantly.

Pressley praises Biden for saving death row inmates

Rep. Ayanna Pressley praised President Biden for commuting death sentences, viewing it as a significant step toward abolishing the federal death penalty.

Activists slam Biden for pardoning turkeys, not those on federal death row

Biden pardons turkeys while ignoring federal death row, prompting calls for commutation of sentences before his term ends.

An Appeal to President Biden: Pardon Billie Allen

President Biden's commutation of federal death row sentences offers relief but highlights the need for deeper justice and pardons for wrongfully convicted individuals.
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#social-justice

Kim Kardashian wants higher pay rate for inmate firefighters: 'I see them as heroes'

Kim Kardashian advocates for higher wages for incarcerated firefighters in California, recognizing their vital contributions during wildfires.

California's Prop 36 now in effect, increasing penalties for certain theft and drug crimes

Proposition 36 enhances penalties for theft and drug crimes in California, raising concerns regarding its impact on marginalized communities.

Kim Kardashian wants higher pay rate for inmate firefighters: 'I see them as heroes'

Kim Kardashian advocates for higher wages for incarcerated firefighters in California, recognizing their vital contributions during wildfires.

California's Prop 36 now in effect, increasing penalties for certain theft and drug crimes

Proposition 36 enhances penalties for theft and drug crimes in California, raising concerns regarding its impact on marginalized communities.
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8 convicted of murder while young adults become first to be paroled under new SJC decision

The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling allows youthful offenders sentenced to life without parole to become eligible for parole, impacting over 200 individuals.
#alameda-county

Alameda Co. DA Pamela Price concedes after being recalled by voters: Here's what's next

Pamela Price conceded as Alameda County's district attorney following a voter recall election, acknowledging the need to respect the decision of constituents.

Letters: Next Alameda County DA must embrace Care First

The next DA in Alameda County must commit to the Care First initiative to improve public safety and community care.

Alameda Co. DA Pamela Price concedes after being recalled by voters: Here's what's next

Pamela Price conceded as Alameda County's district attorney following a voter recall election, acknowledging the need to respect the decision of constituents.

Letters: Next Alameda County DA must embrace Care First

The next DA in Alameda County must commit to the Care First initiative to improve public safety and community care.
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Biden Should Go Beyond Commutations for Death Row and Commute Life Sentences Too

Biden's presidency has seen record clemencies aimed at correcting injustices related to nonviolent crimes and capital punishment.
#retail-theft

New California crime laws seek to deter retail theft, property crimes

California is introducing new laws to address rising social anxiety over property crimes without reverting to harsh historical punishments.

California Stiffens Penalties for Theft, and More Changes Are Coming

California enacts tougher penalties for retail theft and drug offenses, aiming to increase prosecution effectiveness and accountability.

New California crime laws seek to deter retail theft, property crimes

California is introducing new laws to address rising social anxiety over property crimes without reverting to harsh historical punishments.

California Stiffens Penalties for Theft, and More Changes Are Coming

California enacts tougher penalties for retail theft and drug offenses, aiming to increase prosecution effectiveness and accountability.
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Paddy Hill, one of wrongly convicted Birmingham Six, dies aged 80

Paddy Hill dedicated his life to helping victims of miscarriages of justice after being wrongfully convicted for 16 years.
#prison-labor

California votes 'no' on measure to ban forced prison labor

California voters rejected Proposition 6, which sought to prohibit forced prison labor, reflecting challenges in voter education and campaign outreach.

Editorial: California voters rejected an anti-slavery measure to end forced prison labor. Now what?

California voters rejected a proposal to prohibit involuntary prison labor, challenging the morality of forced labor practices in corrections.

California voters reject proposed ban on forced prison labor in any form

California voters rejected a measure to ban forced labor, maintaining current exemptions that critics say exploit incarcerated individuals.

California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor

California voters rejected a measure to prohibit forced prison labor, disappointing advocates for criminal justice reform.

Other States Banned Forced Prison Labor. Why Didn't California?

California voters rejected a critical proposition aimed at banning involuntary prison labor, highlighting a need for better education on the implications of such measures.

California voters reject Proposition 6 to ban forced labor in prisons

Voters rejected Proposition 6, which aimed to end forced labor in jails and prisons, reflecting ongoing struggles for criminal justice reform in California.

California votes 'no' on measure to ban forced prison labor

California voters rejected Proposition 6, which sought to prohibit forced prison labor, reflecting challenges in voter education and campaign outreach.

Editorial: California voters rejected an anti-slavery measure to end forced prison labor. Now what?

California voters rejected a proposal to prohibit involuntary prison labor, challenging the morality of forced labor practices in corrections.

California voters reject proposed ban on forced prison labor in any form

California voters rejected a measure to ban forced labor, maintaining current exemptions that critics say exploit incarcerated individuals.

California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor

California voters rejected a measure to prohibit forced prison labor, disappointing advocates for criminal justice reform.

Other States Banned Forced Prison Labor. Why Didn't California?

California voters rejected a critical proposition aimed at banning involuntary prison labor, highlighting a need for better education on the implications of such measures.

California voters reject Proposition 6 to ban forced labor in prisons

Voters rejected Proposition 6, which aimed to end forced labor in jails and prisons, reflecting ongoing struggles for criminal justice reform in California.
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Father of Raiders star Malcolm Koonce has 1983 armed robbery conviction tossed after DA says it was tainted

Malcolm Koonce's father's robbery conviction was overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct and investigative errors, raising concerns about justice system reliability.

Louisiana holds people in prisons past their release date, DoJ lawsuit alleges

Louisiana's prison system faces DOJ lawsuit for systemic overdetention, violating inmates' rights and costing taxpayers.

LA's outgoing district attorney on the Menendez brothers and prison reform: people could be safely released'

George Gascon's defeat in the 2024 election signals a setback for progressive criminal justice reform leaders amidst shifting political landscapes in California.

When Life Gives You Lemons in the Trump Era, Missouri Edition - emptywheel

Michael Davis's bill to allow felons to run for office highlights a changing perspective within Republican politics in Missouri.
#california-elections

California voters wanted stricter penalties for crime. Can reformers find a new message?

California's election outcomes threaten a decade of criminal justice reform focused on rehabilitation and accountability.

Is California Back to Tough-on-Crime Policies? Not Necessarily | KQED

California voters showed support for stricter criminal penalties, but this does not indicate a complete reversal of reform efforts. Advocates need to address public concerns.

California voters wanted stricter penalties for crime. Can reformers find a new message?

California's election outcomes threaten a decade of criminal justice reform focused on rehabilitation and accountability.

Is California Back to Tough-on-Crime Policies? Not Necessarily | KQED

California voters showed support for stricter criminal penalties, but this does not indicate a complete reversal of reform efforts. Advocates need to address public concerns.
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#hunter-biden

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Asks Why Biden Doesn't Shield Others On Trump Target List' Besides Hunter

Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden raises questions about the selective power of clemency amid political targeting and justice reform.

President Biden Must Keep His Promise to Free Cannabis Prisoners After Pardoning Hunter | stupidDOPE

Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden emphasizes inequality in the justice system, urging action on non-violent drug offenders.
Biden must fulfill his promises to address cannabis-related incarcerations before his term ends.

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Asks Why Biden Doesn't Shield Others On Trump Target List' Besides Hunter

Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden raises questions about the selective power of clemency amid political targeting and justice reform.

President Biden Must Keep His Promise to Free Cannabis Prisoners After Pardoning Hunter | stupidDOPE

Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden emphasizes inequality in the justice system, urging action on non-violent drug offenders.
Biden must fulfill his promises to address cannabis-related incarcerations before his term ends.
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East End bishop to help MPs investigate possible miscarriages of justice

Bishop Joanne Grenfell joins a commission to investigate miscarriages of justice under joint enterprise laws, particularly concerning racial disparities in convictions.

Joe Biden's Real Pardon Scandal

Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden prompts criticism for hypocrisy and raises questions about his commitment to broader criminal justice reform.

The Rikers Mess: Will Federal Oversight Fix It?

The city is now under federal scrutiny after being found in contempt for managing its jails inadequately, particularly Rikers Island.

Biden Should Use His Pardon Power for More Than Just Turkeys

The turkey pardoning tradition highlights the underutilization of presidential clemency powers in addressing serious criminal justice issues.
#menendez-brothers

Judge postpones resentencing hearing for Menendez brothers' case

The Menendez brothers are set for a resentencing hearing after nearly three decades in prison for their parents' murder.

The Menendez Brothers and the End of the Progressive Prosecutor

The Menendez brothers' potential for parole is threatened by the election of a new DA who opposes reform.

Judge postpones resentencing hearing for Menendez brothers' case

The Menendez brothers are set for a resentencing hearing after nearly three decades in prison for their parents' murder.

The Menendez Brothers and the End of the Progressive Prosecutor

The Menendez brothers' potential for parole is threatened by the election of a new DA who opposes reform.
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Genetic Genealogy Can Stop Violent Criminals and Free the Wrongly Convicted

Investigative genetic genealogy is a powerful tool for exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, demonstrated by the Bintz brothers' case.
#new-york

How a broken juvenile justice system is failing in NYC

New York's 'Raise the Age' law allows violent youth offenders to evade serious consequences, resulting in an uptick in juvenile crime.

Jewelry store heist by illegal migrants damns Biden border crisis and failed NY criminal justice 'reforms'

Illegal immigrants committed a robbery in Long Island, were released without bail, and then cut off their ankle monitors to evade law enforcement.

How a broken juvenile justice system is failing in NYC

New York's 'Raise the Age' law allows violent youth offenders to evade serious consequences, resulting in an uptick in juvenile crime.

Jewelry store heist by illegal migrants damns Biden border crisis and failed NY criminal justice 'reforms'

Illegal immigrants committed a robbery in Long Island, were released without bail, and then cut off their ankle monitors to evade law enforcement.
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Westside lawyer who represented hundreds of inmates hit with new state bar charges

Aaron Spolin faces serious charges for deceptive legal practices, misleading clients about chances of legal success under criminal justice reforms.

Report Reveals Worsening Racial Disparities in New York Parole Decisions

Racial disparities in parole decisions in New York have worsened, with people of color significantly less likely to be granted parole compared to whites.

It Used to Be a Notoriously Violent Prison. Now It's Home to a First-of-Its Kind Education Program | KQED

The new Pell funding rules allow many incarcerated individuals nationwide to pursue college education, starting at Pelican Bay prison.

Even CA Moved Right With Pro-Prison Ballot Measure Funded by Retail Giants

California's Prop 36 will downgrade some misdemeanors to felonies, potentially increasing incarceration rates amid concerns over homelessness and drug addiction.

Inside this maximum security prison, a film festival proves 'a little bit healing'

The Sing Sing Film Festival gives incarcerated individuals a platform to share their perspectives on the criminal justice system through film.

Only one in 10 sexual assault survivors in England and Wales would report crime again, survey shows

Shame belongs to perpetrators, not victims of rape, reflecting a societal shift in attitudes towards survivors.
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