Criminal Justice
Civic Groups Unite to Fight Against Voter Suppression Tactics in the South
Civic groups are taking action against what they call voter suppression tactics in the South. This week Alabama Values, Southern Leadership for …
Cannabis Equity: The Importance of Reform and Access to Dispensaries
The rise of medical cannabis dispensaries in Georgia is highlighting the need for reform and equitable access. One of the state's first dispensaries …
IL Lawmakers Pass Bill to Prevent Unfair Youth Sentencing
Illinois could soon be the fourth state to pass a law to prevent unfair youth sentencing. The legislation encourages criminal courts to recognize …
Program 'Incubates' New Lawyers and Rural Montanans
The Montana Legal Services Association has started a program to help young attorneys get started on a path to success - becoming community leaders…
Mobile Clinic Aids in Addiction Treatment in Rural ID
A mobile clinic is bringing drug treatment to rural Idaho. The organization Ideal Option's first treatment clinic on wheels is in Rexburg. Ideal …
Reaction as NV Gov. Vetoes 3 Gun-Safety Bills: 'Disgust'
On Wednesday, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a trio of bills that sought to reduce gun violence. Assembly Bill 354 would have cracked down on so-…
NYS Legislature Reviews Medical Aid in Dying Bill
New York State's Legislature is reviewing a bill to approve medical aid in dying, which would apply to people suffering from a terminal illness who …
First Criminal Record Expungements After New Law Go to Court Today
The first people to make use of a new state law on sealing criminal records are set to go before a judge today. Previously, only people whose …
IA Looks to Shelter Victims, Survivors of Sexual Assault
Iowa groups have spent the past month focused on finding shelter and support for victims of sexual assault, to help them stay anonymous and safe…
IN Group to Create Strategic Plan to Prevent Domestic Abuse
A grant has been awarded to a Central Indiana group to increase awareness about domestic violence and its traumatic effect on survivors. Indiana …
Companies Give 'Fair Chance Hiring' a Shot
Employers are increasingly using what's known as "fair-chance hiring" to help the nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults with criminal records gain access to …
Kentucky’s Incarcerated Population on the Rise
Kentucky incarcerated more than 32,000 people in 2022 in both local jails and state prisons, a 250% jump from the mid-1980s, according to a new …