California’s prison system remains under pressure by the courts to curb overcrowding and to shut the revolving door of its prison gates, but without … [Read more...]
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
In her book, “The New Jim Crow,” Michelle Alexander writes, that when a prisoner is released from incarceration, he or she enters a metaphorical … [Read more...]
Senate Bill (SB9) Gives Juveniles a Second Chance
Juveniles sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole could get a second chance under legislation approved by the State Senate. Sen. … [Read more...]
Gov. Brown’s Realignment is Approved By the Legislature
On the same week the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that California prisons are unconstitutionally overcrowded, San Quentin and New Folsom prisons broke out … [Read more...]
3 Strikes Opponents Take Aim at Ballot
A coalition led by a group of Stanford University attorneys wants to put an initiative on the November 2012 ballot to reform California’s Three … [Read more...]
Ex- S.Q. Prisoner Wins Immigration Case
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled that Xiao Fei “Eddy” Zheng’s value to the community through his work with at-risk youth must … [Read more...]
Court Decision Views Vary
San Quentin Inmates Speak Out Opinion is divided within the San Quentin community over the Supreme Court’s ruling about overcrowding in California … [Read more...]
Hancock’s Bill Proposes Voter Decision
The bill to allow voters to abolish the death penalty was authored by Sen. Loni Hancock, D-Berkeley. The legislation, SB490, was approved in July by … [Read more...]
New Group to Focus on 3 Strikes
One of the ways to help reduce prison overcrowding would be to modify the Three Strikes Law. A Field Poll in June found 74 percent of voters would … [Read more...]
Major Changes Ahead
The No. 2 man in California’s prison system says massive changes are ahead for the overcrowded system, and the future is uncertain. Uncertainties … [Read more...]
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