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Biden urged to use clemency powers to tackle crisis' of US mass incarceration

More than 60 members of Congress urge Biden to use his clemency powers for family reunification and to address unfair sentencing.

The 1994 Crime Bill turns 30 amid a mixed legacy

The 1994 Crime Bill, while initially seen as necessary for crime reduction, has created significant issues of mass incarceration and systemic racism that need addressing.

Biden urged to use clemency powers to tackle crisis' of US mass incarceration

More than 60 members of Congress urge Biden to use his clemency powers for family reunification and to address unfair sentencing.

The 1994 Crime Bill turns 30 amid a mixed legacy

The 1994 Crime Bill, while initially seen as necessary for crime reduction, has created significant issues of mass incarceration and systemic racism that need addressing.
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How Love Fuels Resistance: Parenting for Liberation

The struggles of parenting intertwine deeply with activism in marginalized communities, highlighting feelings of isolation amidst systemic oppression.
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ICE Isolates Me From Community So Corporations Can Profit From My Imprisonment

Mass incarceration and immigrant detention are intertwined issues in American culture.

Each Prisoner Costs $75,000 Per Year In This State

The U.S. prison system is deeply corrupt, fueled by profit motives and inadequate treatment for prisoners.

ICE Isolates Me From Community So Corporations Can Profit From My Imprisonment

Mass incarceration and immigrant detention are intertwined issues in American culture.

Each Prisoner Costs $75,000 Per Year In This State

The U.S. prison system is deeply corrupt, fueled by profit motives and inadequate treatment for prisoners.
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#prison-population

The Guardian view on prison reform: Labour must champion alternatives | Editorial

Urgent action is needed to prevent the UK from heading toward mass incarceration similar to that of the US.

Disproportionate Imprisonment: How to Remedy Mass Incarceration - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The US prison population remains significantly larger than it was 50 years ago
People of color, particularly Black Americans, continue to be disproportionately represented in prisons

The State of Prison Reform: A Conversation with Nazgol Ghandnoosh - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The United States has seen a 24 percent decrease in its prison population since 2009.
One in five Black men born in 2021 is likely to be incarcerated in his lifetime.

The Guardian view on prison reform: Labour must champion alternatives | Editorial

Urgent action is needed to prevent the UK from heading toward mass incarceration similar to that of the US.

Disproportionate Imprisonment: How to Remedy Mass Incarceration - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The US prison population remains significantly larger than it was 50 years ago
People of color, particularly Black Americans, continue to be disproportionately represented in prisons

The State of Prison Reform: A Conversation with Nazgol Ghandnoosh - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The United States has seen a 24 percent decrease in its prison population since 2009.
One in five Black men born in 2021 is likely to be incarcerated in his lifetime.
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#criminal-justice

Brooklyn Law School to host event on mass incarceration and participatory defense

Participatory defense empowers families and communities to challenge mass incarceration and reshape criminal defense outcomes.

Newsom's Support for Harsher Theft Penalties Raises Questions From Criminal Justice Advocates | KQED

California's new laws aim to address retail theft but face criticism for lack of effective solutions and potential negative impact on communities.

Brooklyn Law School to host event on mass incarceration and participatory defense

Participatory defense empowers families and communities to challenge mass incarceration and reshape criminal defense outcomes.

Newsom's Support for Harsher Theft Penalties Raises Questions From Criminal Justice Advocates | KQED

California's new laws aim to address retail theft but face criticism for lack of effective solutions and potential negative impact on communities.
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Bipartisan Criminal-Justice Reform Is Still Very Much Alive

Bipartisan support for criminal-justice reform persists, focusing on practical solutions amidst a narrative of decline in meaningful progress.

'Struck by Justice:' Polly Klaas murder led to harsher sentences. Is that the answer to crime?

The Three Strikes Law in California stemmed from the tragic murder of Polly Klaas, resulting in harsher sentences for repeat offenders.
The law set the tone for tough-on-crime policies, leading to mass incarceration but has faced pushback as criminal justice reform efforts gain traction.

Bipartisan Criminal-Justice Reform Is Still Very Much Alive

Bipartisan support for criminal-justice reform persists, focusing on practical solutions amidst a narrative of decline in meaningful progress.

'Struck by Justice:' Polly Klaas murder led to harsher sentences. Is that the answer to crime?

The Three Strikes Law in California stemmed from the tragic murder of Polly Klaas, resulting in harsher sentences for repeat offenders.
The law set the tone for tough-on-crime policies, leading to mass incarceration but has faced pushback as criminal justice reform efforts gain traction.
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California Legislature passes bills to curb retail theft over objections from some Democrats

California lawmakers pass bills to combat retail theft amid political divisions.

It's Time to Compost the Prison Plantation

Prisons use agriculture to cover up mass incarceration reality
Incarcerated workers paid extremely low wages

Opinion: California has a $38-billion deficit. So why are we still paying for prisons we don't need?

Gov. Gavin Newsom has authorized billions of dollars in spending on corrections officers' raises and prison buildings, despite a decline in incarcerated population and a budget deficit.
California has a history of mismanaging savings from prison realignment and diverting funds to law enforcement, instead of more effective community initiatives.

Trump, in Pitch to Black Voters in Detroit, Casts Biden as Anti-Black

Former President Trump sanitizes his past on race issues, accuses Biden of contributing to mass incarceration, and targets Black voters in Detroit.
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