Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2023-2024 budget includes an increase for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation although eight … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2023
2023-24 BUDGET PROPOSAL SPURSPUSH FOR MORE PRISON CLOSURES
Californians United for a Responsible Budget takes to social mediato urge Gov. Newsom to shutter 10 additional facilities by 2025 Californians … [Read more...]
State watchdog releases contraband audit results
Office of theInspectorGeneral issuesreport on COVIDeracontrabandinterdictionmeasures instate prisons A state audit of contraband coming into … [Read more...]
9th Circuit upholds reform measures
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a ruling enforcing reforms aimed to protect incarcerated people with disabilities in California’s … [Read more...]
ADVOCATES SEE PROMISING RESULTS FROM PRISON REFORM
Advocates of criminal justice reform are pointing to promising examples of solutions that are reducing incarceration and improving community safety, … [Read more...]
‘BASIC’ ACT TAKES AIM AT CANTEEN PRICE GOUGING
SB 474: California Sen. Josh Becker hopes to eliminate excessive markups on commissary items “Coming soon, Top Ramen noodles will be $1.00, if … [Read more...]
TENNESSEE – Termination of Memphis officers unusually swift in Tyre Nichols case
The rapid firing of five Memphis police officers following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols is unusual according to some experts in law enforcement … [Read more...]
NATIONAL – Panel weighs compassionate release, firearms penalties
The U.S. Sentencing Commission is considering changes in federal sentencing guidelines, focusing on compassionate release and increased penalties for … [Read more...]
South Carolina pushes ‘shield laws’ to protect lethal drug suppliers
South Carolina is pushing to enact a law to shield the identities of pharmaceutical companies that supply the state with drugs used for lethal … [Read more...]
