Jóvenes encarcelados en toda la nación están sintiendo la presión psicológica al estar expuestos a las condiciones difíciles que representan los … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2022
NM court’s innovative approach to addiction
A judge in New Mexico has created an innovative drug-diversion program that doesn’t use the threat of jail time for convicted addicts in recovery, The … [Read more...]
9th Circuit nominee grilled by Republican senators
Last year, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Gabriel Sanchez was grilled by Republican U.S. Senators for his role in the passage of California’s … [Read more...]
Report targets mandatory minimums, jury diversity
On page 13 of our April edition, we ran a story under the headline “Report targets mandatory minimums, jury diversity.” In the story, we said that … [Read more...]
JUSTICE REFORM PRIORITIZED IN 2022
Panel takes aim at California’s LWOP, Three Strikes Law A state commission is recommending ambitious changes to California’s criminal justice … [Read more...]
‘Black’ dialects stymie stenographers
Courtroom reporters sometimes incorrectly transcribe Black dialect, potentially distorting the official record in criminal cases, according to The New … [Read more...]
SF jail population drops during pandemic
The San Francisco County Jail lowered its population by about 38% from January to May 2020, beating the statewide reduction of 29% during the same … [Read more...]
Growing movement calls for greater use of non-police first responders
Calling non-police professionals for some emergencies is a growing trend in America, The Washington Post reports. The movement uses new tactics of … [Read more...]
AROUND THE WORLD: Cancun, Mexico
The San Quentin News touches down in Cancun, Mexico! Tell your friends and family tosnap a picture of their copyof the SQN and send it to us … [Read more...]
CDC examines racial disparities in gun-related murders
Young Black men are 20 times more likely to by killed by guns than Whites, a federal report says. Black males age 15–34 made up 2% of the United … [Read more...]