Oficiales de inmigración han anunciado planes para extender facilidades de detención para mujeres en el Sur de California. La Inmigración y la Aduana … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Criticizes Solitary Confinement
Prisons abuse and overuse solitary confinement across the country, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy says. It may be time to limit the use … [Read more...]
Senators Introduce Bill Boost Second Chances
Federal legislation has been introduced aimed to help people with criminal records get a second chance at a successful life. The bill would accomplish … [Read more...]
‘New, Bigger Thinkers’ Said to Be Brown’s Court Picks
The changing face of the California Supreme Court was discussed by its chief justice in an interview with KQED. Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye … [Read more...]
Exonerated After 39 Years in Prison
DNA evidence exonerated Michael Hanline after he served 34 yearas for a crime he did not commit. Hanline, 69, was the longest-serving wrongfully … [Read more...]
States Got $278.4 Million in Federal Funds to Fight Crime in 2013
The federal government provided $278.4 million in special grants in 2013 to fight crime in states, territories and the District of Columbia, the U.S. … [Read more...]
Millions Affected by Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues
Drug use and mental health issues affect millions of adolescents and adults, according to the September 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health … [Read more...]
Study Show Millions Suffer from Mental Disorder in America’s Justice System
Approximately a million people in America’s criminal justice system suffer from a major mental disorder, an academic study reports. However, the study … [Read more...]
Firearm Buyers Database Improves
The federal government is working to improve reporting of persons banned from buying firearms, the Department of Justice reports. The program was … [Read more...]
New Database Created to Keep Tabs on Police Department
The Legal Aid Society has created a database of wrongdoing of 3,000 New York Police Department officers. Eventually the database can be used by … [Read more...]
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