Prosecutorial Group Condemns ‘Fentanyl Act’ in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate Friday approved the Fentanyl Act, but faced fierce condemnation from Fair…
Prosecutors, Official Criticize Measure to Axe Essential Public Programs If They Don’t Cooperate with ICE
WASHINGTON, DC – A House of Representatives measure dubbed “No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act” has unsettled…
Testimony: Maryland’s Newest ‘War on Drugs’ May Jeopardize Community Safety Further
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Amy Fettig, co-executive director of Fair and Just Prosecution, testified before the Maryland House…
Fair and Just Prosecution Opposes HALT Fentanyl Act Passage in House
Washington, DC – Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) voiced strong opposition to the House of Representatives’ recent…
Progressive Prosecutors Analysis – Scapegoats for Both Sides
NEW YORK, NY – The Marshall Project released a short retrospective at the end of 2024, highlighting…
Pressure Mounts on Biden to Commute Federal Death Sentences
Washington, DC – As time ticks down on the Biden Presidency, there has been a renewed pushed…
Group: H.R. 9495 Raises Alarm as Threat to Nonprofits, Civil Society, Democratic Principles
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 9495, a bill granting the Treasury…
Progressive Organizations Urge CA Appeals Court to Dismiss Baseless Case against Diana Teran
Los Angeles, CA – Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) and the Prosecutors Alliance of California, along with…
Criminal Justice Leaders Urge PA Supremes to Protect Prosecutors’ Right to Correct Errors
HARRISBURG, PA – This month, 41 criminal justice leaders, including current and former elected prosecutors and state…
Prosecutor Group Condemns Tulsa DA Plan to Require Domestic Violence Survivors to Waive Rights
By Yana Singhal TULSA, OK – A progressive prosecutor group last week strongly criticized reported plans by…
Fair and Just Prosecution Criticizes Dehumanizing Debate Rhetoric on Immigrants and Crime
In response to statements made by former President Donald Trump, Fair and Just Prosecution Acting Co-Executive Director…
55 Criminal Justice Leaders Sign Brief Urging Court to Strike Down Indiana Civil Asset Forfeiture System
By Praniti Gulyani CHICAGO, IL – It’s unfair that “Indiana’s civil asset forfeiture system allows for the…
Criminal Justice Leaders Ask Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to Affirm Order Blocking Texas Proposed Drag BanBy Praniti Gulyani
By Praniti Gulyani AUSTIN, TX— A report, entitled “Drag: As American as Apple Pie,” released by the…
Georgia Governor Approves Measure to Regulate Prosecutors; Group Calls It Threat to Prosecutorial Independence
By Perla Chavez ATLANTA, GA – Miriam Krinsky, executive director of Fair and Just Prosecution, this week…
Gender Bias Pervades Death Penalty Case – Advocates Urge SCOTUS Review
Special to the Vanguard In 2004, Brenda Andrew was sentenced to death, despite troubling gender bias shown…
Amicus Warns Tennessee Law Another Effort to Undermine Authority of Elected Prosecutors
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Jackson, Tennessee – “One of the bedrock principles of our democracy…
Guest Commentary: Los Angeles Cities Are Wrong to Oppose Bail Reforms That Make Us Safer
By Miriam Aroni Krinsky Last fall, Los Angeles County implemented a well-researched bail policy that enabled judges…
Former Tampa Prosecutor Wins Big Court Victory – Two Days after Announcing He Won’t Seek Reelection
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Tampa, FL – A federal appellate court ruled in favor of…
Gov. DeSantis’ Suspension of State Attorney ‘Dangerous Affront to Democracy’ Charges Fair and Just Prosecution Executive Director
By Kristin Trent TALLAHASSEE, FL – Miriam Krinsky, executive director of Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP), called…
Guest Commentary: Will the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Finally Be Held Accountable?
By Alex Busansky and Miriam Aroni Krinsky It’s one thing to hear about excessive force incidents inflicted…
