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...]
Court rule on gang enhancements says re-sentencing not a right
The California Supreme Court has overturned an appellate court’s ruling effectively stripping incarcerated persons of the right to use a recently … [Read more...]
Incarcerated explore top 10 myths about mass incarceration
Per the latest count, America had about 6,500 jails and prisons but only about 4,500 colleges and universities. The report “Mass Incarceration: The … [Read more...]
‘Tough on crime’ is making a comeback, weakening criminal justice reforms
Lawmakers across the United States are retreating on criminal justice reforms, moving back toward a “tough on crime,” according to an article in USA … [Read more...]
SB 731 Ayuda a unos residentes de CRSQ reintegrarse
Cientos de personas liberadas de CRSQ cada año tienen algo en común con millones de personas encarceladas en los EE.UU. — enfrentan limitaciones … [Read more...]