New York Prison Deaths Reach Six-Year High; State Oversight Funding Cut
New York’s prison system faces escalating unrest and its highest death rates in six years, prompting renewed calls for Governor Kathy Hochul to fully fund and... Read more.
New Evidence Leads to Dismissal of Murder Conviction in 1998 Child Death Case
Stephen Martinez was released from prison after 27 years after a court overturned his murder conviction in the 1998 death of a 4-month-old child, due to new evidence... Read more.
Steyer Campaign Releases Ad Calling for Abolition of ICE, Prosecution of Agents
Tom Steyer's campaign for California Governor has released an ad calling for the abolition of ICE and the prosecution of agents accused of unlawful conduct, while... Read more.
Alameda County Judge Allows Challenge to CDCR Practice of Withholding Release Funds to Proceed
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has allowed a legal challenge to proceed against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) over its... Read more.
Criminal Justice Reform Still Alive, Despite Federal Setbacks
Despite the Trump administration's shift towards a stricter approach to criminal justice, states have continued to pass bipartisan reforms, indicating that criminal... Read more.
Symposium Explores Social Media’s Role in Community Violence
The University of Maryland's Violence Reduction Center hosted a symposium to examine the connection between social media and community violence, bringing together... Read more.
Man Held in ICE Custody Sues for Unlawful Indefinite Detention
Semere Gherezgiher has filed a lawsuit seeking release from indefinite detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging that his detention violates... Read more.
Execution of Kendrick Simpson in Oklahoma Draws Criticism from Advocacy Groups
Kendrick Simpson was executed by lethal injection in Oklahoma on Thursday, prompting protests and renewed criticism of capital punishment from advocacy groups, despite... Read more.
Jury Acquits Man Accused of Assaulting Federal Agent During Protest
Federal Public Defenders Rebecca Abel and Kyra Nickell successfully defended a client accused of assaulting a federal law enforcement officer during an immigration... Read more.
Cato Institute: Supreme Court Ruling on Chicago National Guard Skirts Key Issue
The Supreme Court declined to reject a lower court ruling that prevented the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard in Chicago, raising questions... Read more.