Criminal Justice
Monday, November 27, 2023
Medical aid-in-dying bill sees stronger support in NY Legislature
Legislation to allow medical aid in dying bill has been introduced in New York State every year since 2015, and its backers say 2024 could be the …
Prison Book Program fosters literacy behind bars in Mississippi
A Mississippi-based organization is providing free books to incarcerated individuals to promote literacy and pave the way for prison reform. Prison …
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 …
Report cites disparities in crime and policing
The lifetime likelihood of imprisonment for Black men has changed significantly from one generation to the next, according to The Sentencing …
Newly legal fentanyl testing strips help fight overdose deaths in MO
The rise in deaths involving synthetic opioids or fentanyl have overdose-prevention advocates looking for solutions across the nation. Gov. Mike …
MS second-chance job fairs connect formerly incarcerated with employers
Finding a job after prison can be tough, but a program in Mississippi is helping formerly incarcerated people get back on their feet. The …
Alabama's debt-driven license suspensions softened by new law
A new law in Alabama is helping thousands regain their driving privileges after license suspension for debt-related reasons. Senate Bill 154 allows …
Drug offenses draw higher incarceration rates for OH women
The number of women in Ohio prisons continues to trend downward but studies show women are still more likely to be imprisoned for drug offenses compar…
NY Rep. George Santos survives expulsion vote. Now what?
A vote to expel U.S. New York Rep. George Santos, R-Queens, from the House failed last week to reach the needed two-thirds majority. But his troubles …
Report: Black Kentuckians continue to be incarcerated at high rates
A new study of incarceration trends shows Black people in the Commonwealth are jailed at a rate nearly three times higher than their white peers…
Cleveland ups ante to draw more police recruits, ease understaffing
Cleveland officials have announced another set of pay raises for police officers. The exact amounts differ based on an officer's rank but some …
IA boosts cybersecurity precautions as elections, holidays near
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the State of Iowa is focusing on potential threats to the online integrity of upcoming elections. Given …