Brennan Center Criticizes President Trump for Invoking Alien Enemies Act
WASHINGTON, DC – There was “no need” for the U.S. President to “invoke the Alien Enemies Act”…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Retail Theft Requires Actual Solutions Not More Fearmongering
Retail theft continues to be a political flashpoint in San Francisco, with politicians and law enforcement officials…
Congress Set to Vote on Controversial Surveillance Law Reforms Amid FISC Program Extension
By Julie McCaffrey and Leela Bronner WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite Congress’ suggested changes to the law, the…
New York Governor Kills Legislation to Address Wrongful Convictions
By Varun Noronha NEW YORK, NY – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation last week designed…
Public Service Announcement Launched Urging Americans to ‘Wake Up’ to 50-Year Mass Incarceration Crisis
By Audrey Sawyer WASHINGTON, DC – For the last 50 years, the United States has advanced punitive…
‘Myths and Realities’: Policymakers Must Avoid Temptation to ‘Oversimplify’ Crime Stats, Study Concludes
By The Vanguard Staff NEW YORK, NY – Although the Covid-19 pandemic complicated things, “Now more than…
Victim’s Rights Marsy’s Law Decisions in Wisconsin and Florida Supreme Courts Highlighting Judicial Conflicts
By Kimberly Torres NEW YORK, NY – “Advocates and policymakers should be on notice that Marsy’s Law…
Help Overdue for Many of 78 Million-Plus American Adults with a Criminal Record
By Luke Kyaw NEW YORK, NY – More than 78 million American adults – more than…
Assembly OK’s Bill to Require Courts, Prosecutors to State Cost of Incarceration to Public
By Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – A first-in-the-nation legislative measure that would require judges and prosecutors to…
California Capitol Watch: Protecting Voting Rights in California – Vote by Mail Ballots
By Eric Gelber As documented by the Brennan Center for Justice, as of mid-February, 2021, state lawmakers…
National Poll Reveals Broad Consensus for Fines and Fees Reform
By Carlin Ross In a nationwide survey analyzing criminal justice system, an overwhelming majority of Americans support…
