PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR SERIES: Portland’s D.A. Mike Schmidt Brings Reform to an Epicenter of Anti-Racist Movement
By Jose Medina PORTLAND, OR – With Portland being one of the epicenters for the anti-racist movement,…
PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR SERIES: Georgia’s Western Judicial Circuit Deborah Gonzalez Announces Criminal Justice Reforms
By Lauren Smith GEORGIA – Deborah Gonzalez, the first Latina DA in Georgia and first female Puerto…
PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR SERIES: Philly Progressive Prosecutor Larry Krasner Turns Heads and Receives Backlash
By Alana Bleimann and Sally Kim PHILADELPHIA – Declared a “rogue” and “radical” prosecutor by many, Larry…
PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR SERIES: Boston Progressive DA Faces Pushback in Policies by Opponents
By Linhchi Nguyen and Carlin Ross BOSTON – Even after two years on the job, Suffolk County…
PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR SERIES: Newly-Elected Austin DA José Garza Reimagines Criminal Justice System
By Tiffany Devlin and Koda Slingluff AUSTIN, TX – While local prosecutors across the country have become…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 86: Baltimore Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby joined the Everyday Injustice podcast to discuss her office’s new sentencing…
PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR SERIES: Reform-Minded Laura Conover Assumes County Attorney Job in Pima County, AZ
By Macy Lu and Mia Machado PIMA COUNTY, AZ – January 1 not only marked the beginning…
PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR SERIES: Michigan Prosecutor Conducts Listening Tour, Announces Criminal Justice Reforms
By Tanya Decendario and Linhchi Nguyen ANN ARBOR, MI – Washtenaw County’s newly-elected prosecutor, Eli Savit, began…
Virginia Prosecutor Announces New Criminal Justice Reforms, Asks Lawmakers to OK
By Lauren Smith RICHMOND, VA – Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced a new sentencing reform…
Just Elected New Orleans DA Adds Justice to Career of Accomplishments
By Dalia Bautista Rodriguez and Nina Hall NEW ORLEANS – When it comes to having a fleet…
16 Reform Minded Prosecutors Share Their New Year’s Resolution (Video)
As we prepare to enter 2021, this new FJP video features 16 reform-minded prosecutors sharing their resolutions…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Reisig Tried to Walk the Walk, but Couldn’t
By David M. Greenwald George Gascón last week week was inaugurated in as Los Angeles’ DA. On…
George Gascón Sworn in as LA County New DA, Announces Immediate Reform, Including End to Cash Bail and Death Penalty Prosecutions
By Özge Terzioğlu LOS ANGELES—Newly elected District Attorney George Gascón announced his immediate implementation of unprecedented reform…
Los Angeles DA-Elect Gascón Transition Team Readies on Promise of Prosecutorial Reform
By Layla Mustafa LOS ANGELES – George Gascón – set to be sworn in Dec. 7 as…
San Francisco DA, Fair and Just Prosecution Founder in Webinar on Racial Injustice and Mass Incarceration
By Evie Sun and Cailin Garcia MANHATTAN, NY — Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) hosted a webinar…
Guest Commentary: Philadelphia Case Could Clear the Way for Safe Injection Sites
By Chesa Boudin, Sarah George and Miriam Aroni Krinsky All eyes were on Philadelphia this month, as…
LA District Attorney Accountability Coalition Congratulates George Gascón and Presents Priorities for Reform
By Ruby Chavez and Madison Forwood LOS ANGELES – After congratulating George Gascón on his victory as…
Police Reformer Gascón Leads Incumbent LA District Attorney Lacey in Early Voting
By Cailin Garcia and Julian Verdon LOS ANGELES – Incumbent Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey is…
Maricopa County AZ Attorney Debate – Prosecutors Trade Barbs As Gunnigle Makes Case For Refrom
By Lauren Smith MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ – Maricopa County Attorney Republican incumbent Allister Adel and Democratic challenger…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 82 – Andrew Warren, Florida State Attorney, Hillsborough County
Andrew Warren was a federal prosecutor who ran for Florida State Attorney in Hillsborough County (Tampa) in…
