As COVID-19 ravaged its way through the nation’s prison system at least138,105 people in prison had tested positive for the virus and close to 1,170 … [Read more...]
US Department of Justice to limit legal rights
Civil rights advocates are fearful that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) may use the country’s national emergencies, such as the coronavirus and … [Read more...]
Trump creates committee to address equality in law enforcement
President Donald Trump used another one of his executive orders to create a committee dealing with how to enforce the law equally and without bias, … [Read more...]
Rural prison locations make visiting more difficult
Families visiting incarcerated loved ones throughout the country have to go through numerous challenges just to see a prisoner, according to … [Read more...]
Compañía de cárceles privadas apoya a partidarios de Trump
Partidarios de extrema derecha, que apoyan a Donald Trump, como el grupo político Mayoría Americana y la Legión Republicana, que venden sombreros MAGA … [Read more...]
Feds are seeking recall of more than 3,000 released prisoners
After the release of more than 3,000 federal prisoners, the Justice Department is trying to recall their sentences and lock them back-up, according to … [Read more...]
SQN EXTRA: WORST POLICY IMAGINABLE
Arizona state prisoners are being charged for their medical expenses when they’re taken to the hospital for using illegal substances, reported The … [Read more...]
New York’s Riker’s Island Jail scheduled to close in 2026
After years of debate and discussion, Riker’s Island Jail in New York is scheduled to close in 2026, according to Amanda Ottaway of Courthouse News. … [Read more...]
Norways approach to incarceration sets new standard
Replace Norway is taking the lead in Europe when in it comes to prison reform and rehabilitation, according to Emma Jane Kirby of the … [Read more...]
Feds consider releasing prisoners
The Justice Department and Attorney General William Barr are working together to release non-violent criminals following decades in prison, … [Read more...]