Thousands of North Carolina parolees and probationers may regain their right to vote because of a decision by a split panel of trial judges. If … [Read more...]
PRISON BLUES: Made on the inside, worn on the outside
Work-style blue jeans and jackets manufactured by incarcerated persons at an Oregon state prison generated sales of over $2 million last year and … [Read more...]
Biden makes reentry pledge
The Biden Administration is planning to set aside $145 million to aid formerly incarcerated people succeed when they return to their … [Read more...]
Congress reexamines crack vs cocaine laws
Congress is again considering eliminating the disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine penalties that has disproportionately impacted Black … [Read more...]
Prisons nationwide using tech to step up fight against contraband
Ohio is the latest state putting anti-drone technology and X-ray body scanners into play in an effort to keep drugs and other contraband out of state … [Read more...]
Cal-OSHA unable to enforce citations, fines
San Quentin Prison has not paid a big fine for numerous COVID violations and serious violations have not been abated, the Sacramento Bee reported … [Read more...]
Jail, prison transfers facilitate spread of coronavirus
California local jails and prisons continue to have problems controlling the spread of COVID-19 and some observers blame prison and jail transfers. … [Read more...]
Danny Trejo’s redemption
Danny Trejo is a man who went from a life of crime to a life of stardom and fame. “Be a good example,” says Trejo, who spent years in California … [Read more...]
Visible restraints violate right to fair trial-MICHIGAN
The Supreme Court overturns a federal appeals court decision ordering a Michigan state court to retry or release a convicted murderer because his … [Read more...]
High Court lowers bar for ‘malicious prosecution’ lawsuits
People who sue law enforcement for malicious prosecution after they are falsely accused of a crime have a better chance in court as the Supreme Court … [Read more...]