Criminal Justice
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Report Reveals Stark Racial Disparities in IN Bail Costs
A new report from Indiana University revealed stark racial disparities in bail costs, and outlined how those higher costs can have long-term impacts …
Thursday, May 26, 2022
IA Gun-Reform Backers: Public Pressure Crucial After TX Shooting
This week's school shooting in Texas has evoked feelings of hopelessness in the public sphere about avoiding future tragedies in the U.S. But gun …
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Two NH Community Colleges Join Second Chance Pell Experiment
Two community colleges in New Hampshire are joining the Second Chance Pell Experiment through the U.S. Department of Education to offer courses and …
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Survey: Hate Incidents Strain Asian Oregonian Communities
There has been an alarming rise in racist incidents against Asian residents in Oregon, and it is changing how community members behave. The Oregon …
IL Governor Signs Ban on 'Ghost Guns'
Illinois has a new law banning the sale and possession of "ghost guns," essentially untraceable firearms that are sold in kit-form online or at gun sh…
Buffalo Reeling After 10 Killed in Racist Attack at Supermarket
Buffalo residents are grieving after a shooter killed 10 community members on Saturday in an anti-Black attack, apparently fueled by racist white …
Opponents: OH Constitutional Amendment Could Undermine Bail Reform
Advocacy organizations of differing ideologies appear to be in agreement when it comes to certain bail reform efforts in Ohio. The Senate Judiciary …
Post-Pandemic, KY Returns to World-High Incarceration Rate
After a drop due to the COVID pandemic, new research found Kentucky is once again crowding more people into jails and prisons. The Bluegrass State …
AR Groups Compile Primary Voter Guide on Judicial Races
Early voting is underway in Arkansas through May 24. Central Arkansas community organizations have put together a nonpartisan voter guide for Pulaski …
OR Called an Easy State to Vote In, But Could Do More
Oregonians have the easiest time casting their votes in the nation, according to studies and can vote in almost any situation. Open access to the …
Youth-Justice Advocates Concerned as Crime Bill Heads to Gov's Desk
A youth crime bill passed by the Connecticut General Assembly has been sent to Gov. Ned Lamont's desk, even as some youth-justice advocates view the …
PA's 'Little Scandinavia' Prison Unit to Focus on Rehabilitation
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has officially launched "Little Scandinavia," a unit in a state prison to focus on rehabilitation and reint…