Biden commutes the sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a dayBiden's clemency announcements signify a significant shift towards rehabilitation and addressing sentencing disparities in the U.S. criminal justice system.
Brooklyn Law School to host event on mass incarceration and participatory defenseParticipatory defense empowers families and communities to challenge mass incarceration and reshape criminal defense outcomes.
Brianna Nofil, historian: There's going to be massive amounts of money made at every step of the deportation process'The U.S. has created a complex system of migrant incarceration that mirrors criminal justice yet exists in a distinct legal landscape.
Opinion | This Holiday Season, Give Someone a Second ChanceAmerica's criminal justice system often fails to rehabilitate, leading to high recidivism rates among former prisoners.
Mass Incarceration Traps More Than 180K Veterans in Military-to-Prison PipelineThe plight of incarcerated veterans and efforts for their rehabilitation are crucial topics highlighted in Jason Higgins' 'Prisoners After War.'
Newsom's Support for Harsher Theft Penalties Raises Questions From Criminal Justice Advocates | KQEDCalifornia's new laws aim to address retail theft but face criticism for lack of effective solutions and potential negative impact on communities.
Biden commutes the sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a dayBiden's clemency announcements signify a significant shift towards rehabilitation and addressing sentencing disparities in the U.S. criminal justice system.
Brooklyn Law School to host event on mass incarceration and participatory defenseParticipatory defense empowers families and communities to challenge mass incarceration and reshape criminal defense outcomes.
Brianna Nofil, historian: There's going to be massive amounts of money made at every step of the deportation process'The U.S. has created a complex system of migrant incarceration that mirrors criminal justice yet exists in a distinct legal landscape.
Opinion | This Holiday Season, Give Someone a Second ChanceAmerica's criminal justice system often fails to rehabilitate, leading to high recidivism rates among former prisoners.
Mass Incarceration Traps More Than 180K Veterans in Military-to-Prison PipelineThe plight of incarcerated veterans and efforts for their rehabilitation are crucial topics highlighted in Jason Higgins' 'Prisoners After War.'
Newsom's Support for Harsher Theft Penalties Raises Questions From Criminal Justice Advocates | KQEDCalifornia's new laws aim to address retail theft but face criticism for lack of effective solutions and potential negative impact on communities.
Having Pardoned His Son, Biden Faces Pressure to Enact Mass ClemencyBiden's pardon of Hunter Biden raises questions about clemency for many families affected by mass incarceration.
Biden urged to use clemency powers to tackle crisis' of US mass incarcerationMore than 60 members of Congress urge Biden to use his clemency powers for family reunification and to address unfair sentencing.
Having Pardoned His Son, Biden Faces Pressure to Enact Mass ClemencyBiden's pardon of Hunter Biden raises questions about clemency for many families affected by mass incarceration.
Biden urged to use clemency powers to tackle crisis' of US mass incarcerationMore than 60 members of Congress urge Biden to use his clemency powers for family reunification and to address unfair sentencing.
How Love Fuels Resistance: Parenting for LiberationThe struggles of parenting intertwine deeply with activism in marginalized communities, highlighting feelings of isolation amidst systemic oppression.
ICE Isolates Me From Community So Corporations Can Profit From My ImprisonmentMass incarceration and immigrant detention are intertwined issues in American culture.
Each Prisoner Costs $75,000 Per Year In This StateThe 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 ImprisonmentMass incarceration and immigrant detention are intertwined issues in American culture.
Each Prisoner Costs $75,000 Per Year In This StateThe U.S. prison system is deeply corrupt, fueled by profit motives and inadequate treatment for prisoners.
The Guardian view on prison reform: Labour must champion alternatives | EditorialUrgent action is needed to prevent the UK from heading toward mass incarceration similar to that of the US.
The State of Prison Reform: A Conversation with Nazgol Ghandnoosh - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyThe 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 | EditorialUrgent action is needed to prevent the UK from heading toward mass incarceration similar to that of the US.
The State of Prison Reform: A Conversation with Nazgol Ghandnoosh - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyThe 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 1994 Crime Bill turns 30 amid a mixed legacyThe 1994 Crime Bill, while initially seen as necessary for crime reduction, has created significant issues of mass incarceration and systemic racism that need addressing.
Bipartisan Criminal-Justice Reform Is Still Very Much AliveBipartisan 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.
The 1994 Crime Bill turns 30 amid a mixed legacyThe 1994 Crime Bill, while initially seen as necessary for crime reduction, has created significant issues of mass incarceration and systemic racism that need addressing.
Bipartisan Criminal-Justice Reform Is Still Very Much AliveBipartisan 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.
California Legislature passes bills to curb retail theft over objections from some DemocratsCalifornia lawmakers pass bills to combat retail theft amid political divisions.
It's Time to Compost the Prison PlantationPrisons use agriculture to cover up mass incarceration realityIncarcerated 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-BlackFormer President Trump sanitizes his past on race issues, accuses Biden of contributing to mass incarceration, and targets Black voters in Detroit.