The following list are of bills signed or vetoed by the Governor of California and could have an impact on the SQ community. Here is what was signed … [Read more...]
Organization fights to repeal Three Strikes Law
The public may have lost interest in the efforts to repeal California’s controversial three strikes law, but the 30,000 second-strikers and the 7,000 … [Read more...]
Second Look movement reassesses lengthy sentences
The phenomenon of mass incarceration changed criminal justice in important ways, particularly with sentencing policies. Ever younger defendants, … [Read more...]
Act funds legal representation as a human right
6th Amendment of U. S. Constitution ensures criminal defendant's right to counsel The Criminal Justice Act provides funding for a person defending … [Read more...]
Proposition 6 furthers slavery in prison, SQ residents say
In 2023, the California Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 3089, which would act as California’s official apology for chattel slavery. AB 3089 … [Read more...]
Passing of Prop 36 set to reboot mass incarceration
During the final inning at the 2024 ballot box, criminal justice reform took three strikes with the defeat of reform-minded prosecutors, the defeat of … [Read more...]
Maryland Governor pardons 175,000 individuals convicted of misdemeanor drug charges
An executive state official signs into law sweeping reforms, based on minor drug offenses. Maryland’s Governor Wes Moore passed an executive order … [Read more...]
Policy creates easier access to Medicaid, housing, and education upon reentry
Policy is being developed to help with the incarcerated people who are re-entering society. As the crime rates skyrocket lawmakers sign state … [Read more...]
Executive order clears homeless encampments but raise concerns
The Supreme Court ruling for City of Grants v. Johnson, which targets houseless people, will have a direct impact on some being paroled from prisons … [Read more...]
Lifers await possible appeal of Proposition 57
Lifers found suitable for parole now must overcome another hurdle for release. If they had their parole board dates advanced based on Proposition 57 … [Read more...]