At his weekly press conference, Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear recently revealed that recidivism rates in the Bluegrass state have fallen to a … [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...]
Progressive Philadelphia district attorney impeached
Justice leaders nationwide object, say Larry Krasner’sremoval from office would ‘undermine rule of law’ A bipartisan group of 88 justice leaders … [Read more...]
Hawaiian youth corrections eliminates imprisonment of girls
Shift in policy and practice focuses on girls’ history of trauma As of July 2022, there were no girls imprisoned in all of Hawaii, according to … [Read more...]
ALABAMA: Incarcerated workers statewide go on strike
Incarcerated people in Alabama prisons have stopped participating in work assignments to protest inhumane conditions, according to The Associated … [Read more...]
Reformed prisoner awaits clemency hearing after 50 years in prison
After serving more than a half of century in a Massachusetts prison for first-degree murder, Ramadan Shabazz, aka James Hall, could soon be granted … [Read more...]
Lompoc Covid suit settled
Federal prisoners who filed a class action lawsuit requesting releases due to COVID-19, have reached a settlement agreement with the Bureau of Prisons … [Read more...]
Labor shortages create opportunity for returning citizens
A labor shortage sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic is helping formerly incarcerated people find jobs, according to The Associated Press. At least … [Read more...]
Attorneys: ‘Fearmongering’ in mainstream media threatens justice reform efforts
Brooklyn public defender and civil rights attorney Scott Hechinger criticized reporting by The New York Times and National Public Radio on 2020 FBI … [Read more...]
Canada suspends contact visits
Some federal prisons in Canada continue to suspend contact visits interrupted at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Some inmates have not had … [Read more...]