Rook takes pawn…Bishop takes rook…“Check Mate!” San Quentin loves chess. Even deep in the Security Housing Units, where San Quentin men live in … [Read more...]
Freed by childhood friend
MARYLAND “You’re going home today,” the judge told Sura Sohna, culminating a lengthy crusade by the prisoner’s childhood buddy. 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...]
Federal women’s facility plagued by allegations of staff sexual misconduct
A federal prison for women in California is riddled with allegations of staff sexually abusing prisoners. The warden and three other staff members … [Read more...]
Foundation focuses on prisoner trauma
Church member volunteers are working with Nebraska prisoners to help them find positive new lives. “It’s a big deal,” said state Sen. Suzanne … [Read more...]
San Francisco D.A’s New Website Tracks Arrests and Prosecutions
“SFDA filed new charges in 71.79% and took action on 84.64% of them" A new website portal was created by the San Francisco District Attorney's … [Read more...]
ACLU: Prosecutorial accountability ‘critical’ to criminal justice reform
Native Americans misclassified in COVID reporting
Native Americans are often racially misclassified when it comes to their positive COVID-19 test results and death certificates, according to USA … [Read more...]
Film series examines the Black experience in America’s criminal justice system
Four short films titled “Healing Thru Freedom” were created to document Black experiences in America’s modern criminal justice system, according to … [Read more...]
Double bunking violates United Nations’ recommendations for prisoner treatment
Minnesota state prisons’ double-bunking may be a violation of the treatment of prisoners under the United Nations’ Standard Minimum Rules for … [Read more...]