FL: Criminal Justice
FL lawmakers back in Tallahassee to debate limits on abortion, free speech
Within hours of the start of Florida's legislative session, newly filed bills are set to test the limits on hot-button topics such as abortion and …
Heat crisis in FL prisons: Lawmakers urged to add air conditioning
Florida lawmakers are being asked to use the winter months to swiftly install air conditioning in prison housing units before the return of scorching …
Some Incarcerated People to Become College Grads at Miami Dade College
Eighteen incarcerated students will become college graduates Tuesday at Everglades Correctional Institution in South Florida. Imagine taking an …
Algunas personas encarceladas se graduarán del Miami Dade College
Dieciocho estudiantes encarcelados se graduarán el martes en la Institución Correccional Everglades en el sur de Florida. Imagine tomar …
Report: Youths of Color 50% More Likely to Face Juvenile Incarceration
Almost a quarter-million American children were incarcerated in 2019, according to a new report called "Too Many Closed Doors" from the Sentencing …
Will DeSantis Veto FL Juvenile-Expungement Bill?
When it comes to second chances, a bill related to expunging juvenile arrest records is back before the governor for a second chance at becoming law…
Backlash for FL Rule Change on Receiving Mail in Prison
The Florida Department of Corrections now bans people in prison from receiving traditional mail, such as greeting cards and handwritten letters…
Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by …
Misinformation About COVID-19 Shot Spreads Inside FL Prisons
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - After months of keeping Floridians in prisons and jails off the priority list for a COVID vaccine, the state is finally …
Civil-Rights Leaders Denounce Passage of Florida's "Anti-Riot" Bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Despite emotional testimony from Democrats and civil-rights groups, Florida's Republican lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to pass …
Experts Urge Prioritizing FL Prisons for COVID-19 Vaccination
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Health advocacy groups say Florida's recommendations on COVID vaccine priority should include people in prison as well as staff …
Despite Confusion, Thousands of Former FL Felons Voted Successfully
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Voting-rights advocates say they're working to keep the momentum going, registering Floridians with felony convictions so they …