After Filing by Missouri AG, Court Maintains Death Penalty for Marcellus Williams Despite Evidence, Charges Innocence Project
By Kaylynn Chang ST LOUIS, MO — Missouri’s Attorney General Andrew Bailey submitted a writ of prohibition…
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Family and Advocates Demand Justice, Blame Security after Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell at Milwaukee Hyatt Regency Hotel
By Kaylynn Chang MILWAUKEE, WI — Civil rights attorney Ben Crump late last week, on the social…
Ninth Circuit Overturns Carjacking as Crime of Violence, Remands Moral Turpitude Review in Gutierrez v. Garland
By Kaylynn Chang SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals this past week issued…
California’s 2024 Budget Agreement Reveals Path to Plan for Economic Stability; Smart Justice CA Comments
By Kaylynn Chang SACRAMENTO, CA – In the California 2024 Budget Agreement, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom, the…
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Announces Reorganization with New Gender Justice and Advancing Justice Divisions
By Kaylynn Chang OAKLAND, CA — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price has announced a reorganization of…
John Jay College’s Data Collaborative for Justice Reveals Bail Decision Gaps between Judges and Risk of Failure to Appear
By Kaylynn Chang NEW YORK, NY — A new comprehensive study by the Data Collaborative for Justice…
ACLU of Nevada Said It’s Working to Ensure Voting Rights for Eligible Incarcerated People in State
By Kaylynn Chang LAS VEGAS, NV — The ACLU of Nevada has collaborated with local governments across…
To Prevent Wrongful Imprisonment, Illinois Proposes Legislation to Ensure Reliability of Confessions, Reduce Wrongful Convictions
By Kaylynn Chang CHICAGO, IL — In an article published by the Innocence Project, an organization dedicated…
Alameda DA Pamela Price Recall Vote Part of National Progressive Prosecution Controversy
By Kaylynn Chang ALAMEDA, CA – A recent Politico article revealed not only is Alameda County District…
Oklahoma Court Declares Wade Lay Incompetent for Execution after Re-evaluation of Evidence
By Kaylynn Chang MCALESTER, OK — The Pittsburg County district court here this week declared Wade Lay…
Elimination of Cash Bail in Illinois Sparks Changes and Challenges in State’s Criminal Justice System
By Kaylynn Chang CHICAGO, IL — A recent news article in the Chicago Tribune reveals the aftermath…
Innocence Project Attorney: Holding Law Enforcement Accountable – Agencies Must Update Eyewitness Identification Practices to Prevent False Convictions
By Kaylynn C. and Shaolien C. LOS ANGELES, CA – In an opinion piece published by the…
Report Finds More Mistakes Made Executing Black People Than Other Races
By Julie McCaffrey NEW ORLEANS, LA — Significantly more mistakes were made during the execution of Black…
New Sponsors Back California Measure to Secure Rights of Families Whose Family Members Injured, Killed by Police
By Kaylynn Chang SACRAMENTO, CA — Californians for Safety and Justice, and Silicon Valley De-Bug are backing…
NYCLU Defends Union’s ‘Pro-Palestinian’ Speech from U.S. House Committee’s Subpoena
By Kaylynn Chang NEW YORK, NY — The New York Civil Liberties Union this week condemned a…
COURT WATCH: Accused Seeks Resentencing Lower than Original Agreement – Eventually Accepts Deal
OAKLAND, CA — A man already convicted petitioned the Alameda County Superior Court this week for a…
COURT WATCH: Judge Decides to Modestly Trim Sentence in Attempt to Strike Balance between Law and Justice
OAKLAND, CA — A man convicted of a voluntary felony murder charge was summoned here this week…
COURT WATCH: Judge Grants ‘2nd Chance’ to Accused after Probation Violation
OAKLAND, CA — A superior court judge here in Alameda County Superior Court last week gave a…
National Prison Group Notes Importance of Addressing Gender Discrepancies Behind Prison Release Data
By Kaylynn Chang EASTHAMPTON, MA — The Prison Policy Initiative (PPI), in a new report, addressed pressing…
ACLU of Louisiana Criticizes Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision to Toss Suit of Man Beaten by Police, Blames LA’s Statute of Limitations
By Kaylynn Chang NEW ORLEANS, LA — The ACLU of Louisiana criticized a ruling this week by…
