Biden commutes the sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a day
Biden'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 defense
Participatory 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 Chance
America's criminal justice system often fails to rehabilitate, leading to high recidivism rates among former prisoners.
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.
Biden commutes the sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a day
Biden'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 defense
Participatory 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 Chance
America's criminal justice system often fails to rehabilitate, leading to high recidivism rates among former prisoners.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.