criminal justice reform
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Federal Prison Inmate Fights for Early Release
For nearly 30 years, Antone White has spent much of his time in the federal prison system challenging a life…
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Bills Pushing Pell Grants for Inmates Elicit Positive Reaction
Legislation pending in both chambers of Congress that would reinstate Pell Grant eligibility for inmates has gotten affirmation from District…
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African Americans Serving Longer Sentences Under Virginia’s Risk Assessment System
Black and young defendants in Virginia have faced increased jail sentences after the state instituted a risk assessment system.
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Three Baltimore Men Exonerated After Nearly Four Decades in Prison
Alfred Chestnut, Ransom Watkins and Andrew Stewart were released and exonerated after spending 36 years in prison for a crime…
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Americans Prefer Life in Prison Over Death Penalty for Murder, Poll Shows
A new Gallup poll found that most Americans prefer someone face life in prison without parole over the death penalty,…
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Rikers Island Jail Likely to Close by 2026
The controversial and infamous Rikers Island jail will probably close in the coming years. The New York City Council voted…
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JESSE JACKSON: What I Learn When I Have Lunch at Cook County Jail
On my birthday this year, I continued my tradition of going to the Cook County Jail to have lunch with…
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D.C. Council, Advocates Discuss Federal Inmate Voting Rights
Supporters of the Restore the Vote Amendment Act describe the legislation as a pivotal step in reversing systemic inequality, but…
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Kemba Smith Pradia Appointed to Virginia Parole Board
Kemba Smith Pradia, the woman who became a poster child for sentencing reform after serving more than six years of…
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Braveboy Says County to End Cash Bail
Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy presented the State of Justice symposium Tuesday, an outing her office labeled as…
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