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…
