The federal government is moving to improve its criminal records system. The Department of Justice asked for bidders to improve the accuracy, utility and interstate accessibility of criminal history records, a request for proposals said. The upgrade … [Read more...]
Senator Rand Paul Advocates Voting Rights For Ex-Felons
Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), who is considering a 2016 presidential run, is seeking to restore voting rights to nonviolent felons in federal elections. Paul also is pursuing reform in drug sentencing, including redefining to misdemeanors some drug … [Read more...]
Ex-Gang Member Works To Reform Criminal Justice
Anti-gang violence campaigner Aqeela Sherills was a gang member in the Watts section of Los Angeles before he went to college. His experiences inside the gang, plus the deaths of many of his friends, inspired him to work for criminal justice … [Read more...]
Aliaza Football Club Tops Street Kickers, 2-0, Wins Tourney to Select S.Q. Golden Eagles
Aliaza Football Club defeated Street Kickers, 2-0, to win the San Quentin soccer tournament held to scout talent for the newly created Golden Eagles. Golden Eagles is the name chosen for the 21-man team that will represent San Quentin in soccer … [Read more...]