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...... Read more.
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...... Read more.
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...... Read more.
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...... Read more.
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...... Read more.
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...... Read more.
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...... Read more.
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...... Read more.
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...... Read more.
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...... Read more.