Oklahoma County Judge Promises Bail Reforms as Public Defender Reports People Jailed over $50 Bonds
Oklahoma County Presiding Judge Sheila Stinson notified state legislators of planned reforms to the county's bail procedures, following reports that defendants accused... Read more.
Prosecutors Warn DHS Immigration Enforcement at Houses of Worship Threatens Public Safety
Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) and the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to... Read more.
Vermont Attorney General Prosecutes ICE Protesters for Trespassing, Breaking with Predecessor’s Civil Disobedience Approach
Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark prosecuted 13 individuals on trespassing charges following a July protest at a Williston office building housing a U.S. Immigration... Read more.
11Th Circuit Allows Evidence Despite Fourth Amendment Warrant Issues
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit reversed a district court’s suppression order, permitting the use of evidence obtained through a warrant with significant... Read more.
Criminologist Pushes Media to Abandon Crime Causation Debates for Solutions
Criminologist Jennifer Doleac urged media outlets to fundamentally reorient their coverage of crime trends, moving beyond debates concerning historical causation... Read more.
Yolo Judge Moves Forward with Burglary Charges, Defense Argues Lack of Intent
A Yolo County Superior Court judge held the accused to answer on burglary and forgery charges following a preliminary hearing. The ruling came despite defense counsel's... Read more.