A new California law allows people to retroactively challenge their criminal convictions or sentences on the basis of racial discrimination. The … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2022
San Francisco Innocence Commission to continue under new prosecutor
Newly appointed District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says she will retain the San Francisco Innocence Commission created by recalled DA Chesa … [Read more...]
LA prosecutor George Gascón survives second recall attempt
Opponents of Los Angeles County’s District Attorney George Gascón have failed in a second attempt to recall the progressive prosecutor, news media … [Read more...]
AB 990: Restoring the Right to Visit – PART 2
By Ivana Gonzales, LSPC Contributing Writer The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation saved millions of dollars in visiting … [Read more...]
MICHIGAN Study: Increased school funding reduces criminality
A recent Michigan study shows that increased funding in schools decreases adult crimes. “Michigan’s school funding equalization process led to … [Read more...]
NEW YORK: Dept. of Corrections bans care packages from home
By Clark Gerhartsreiter Contributing Writer One of the last states to allow the public to send care packages directly to incarcerated persons — or … [Read more...]
NATIONAL: Alliance for Justice report shows disconnect between federal judges, population
Federal appeals court justices overwhelmingly represent the wealthy and powerful interests, a liberal advocacy group maintains. “We have created … [Read more...]
MINNESOTA: DEREK CHAUVIN’S ACCOMPLICES TO BE RESENTENCED
Two former police officers improperly sentenced in killing of George Floyd, judge rules Two former Minneapolis police officers convicted of … [Read more...]
Mississippi now world leader in incarceration
Trend reverses previous administration’s prison reduction reforms; new efforts under way to treat addiction, reduce recidivism Mississippi … [Read more...]
NEWS BRIEFS: November 2022
Arkansas — (The Associated Press) The state of Arkansas has been given permission to continue using the sedative midazolam in its lethal injections by … [Read more...]