Mexican National Charged with Human Smuggling
WASHINGTON, DC – A 32-year-old Mexican national was extradited to the U.S. after her arrest in Mexico...... Read more.
Analysis: Jail, Prison Understaffing Crisis Result of Mass Incarceration.
EASTHAMPTON, MA – Recent analysis conducted by the Prison Policy Initiative reveals that mass incarceration, not recruitment...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: New Prop 36 Felony Law Deployed by Prosecution
WOODLAND, CA – During a preliminary hearing Wednesday, a Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a motion...... Read more.
Accident Reveals Racist Messages between NJ Police Officers
MONMOUTH, NJ – After a police-involved crash, exposed cell phone data of several police officers revealed text...... Read more.
FJP Argues Constitution Should Protect Young Adults from LWOP Sentences
LANSING, MI – Mandatory life-without-parole sentences for emerging adults is unconstitutional, said Amy Fettig, acting co-executive director...... Read more.
North Dakota Judge Criticizes Biden’s Commutation Decisions
BISMARCK, ND—U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Hovland last week sent the U.S. pardon attorney a fierce email...... Read more.
Civil Rights Advocates Request Rehearing to Protect Immigrants Detained by ICE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCRSF) last...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Two Co-Accused Held on 7 Felonies, 1 Misdemeanor Count – Defense Objects
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel Wolk decided to keep all eight charges for both of the accused...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Judge Won’t Reduce Charges, Despite Youth’s Mental Health Issues
MODESTO, CA – An accused who recently became of adult age appeared for a Certification of Mental...... Read more.