Notorious Prosecutor in Virginia Condemned for Withholding Evidence in Murder Case
By Gabriela Rose MANASSAS, VA – Paul B. Ebert, a Virginia prosecutor known for his involvement in…
Restorative Justice Project Becomes Part of Equal Justice USA
By Rena Abdusalam BROOKLYN, NY – Equal Justice USA (EJUSA), a national organization that works to improve…
Describing Modern Day Prison Labor’s Roots in Slavery, Groups Urge Court to Uphold Rights of Incarcerated Workers
By Felecia Johnson and Gabriel Johnson BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD – A coalition including the national American Civil…
Connecticut Closes 10 State Prisons, Reduces Imprisoned People by Half – Crime Levels Lowest in More Than 40 Years
By The Vanguard HARTFORD, CT – “In 1999 Connecticut had so many people in prison that it…
Lawsuit Claims Not Allowing Those Convicted of Felonies to Vote Violates Virginia’s Readmission Act, Leading to Excessive Disenfranchisement
By Citlalli Florez and Ximena Cesa RICHMOND, VA – Filing a “first-of-its-kind lawsuit” this week, “Today Protect…
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks West Virginia Attempt to Deny 12-Year-Old Transgender Girl from Playing Sports in Middle School
By Kaylee Pearlman WASHINGTON, DC – West Virginia Attorney General’s attempt “to block a 12-year-old girl from…
Virginia’s ‘Second Look’ Law Attempts to Redress Excessive Sentences for Black Men
By S. Priana Aquino WASHINGTON, DC – Black men were sentenced to prison longer than white men…
Guest Commentary: Stories of Abuses in Prisons
By Cameron Washington The stories of incarcerated individuals make it clear that jails and prisons are incapable…
Guest Commentary: A Look Behind the Campaign to Recall Progressive Prosecutors in Virginia
By Rory Fleming A recall campaign targeting so-called progressive prosecutors in Virginia has made recent headlines. To…
Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Abolish Death Penalty – State Executed More People Than Any Other State
By Ankita Joshi and Ned Meiners GREENSVILLE COUNTY, VA – In its 400-year history, Virginia has executed…
