By Jerry Maleek Gearin The United States Supreme Court held that Congress’s post-conviction statutes do not apply to federal prisoners’ successive … [Read more...]
Formerly incarcerated congressman seeks prison reform
By Bostyon Johnson After former congressman George Santos (R-NY) was granted clemency, he set his eyes on reforming the criminal justice system by … [Read more...]
First amendment rights upheld in 20-year appeal
By Jerry Maleek Gearin, Journalism Guild Chair An Islamic scholar’s First Amendment rights enabled his release from federal detention 20 years … [Read more...]
Overpopulation a concern for Colorado’s Corrections
Petition denied for $2.5 million to increase housing bunk availability By Martin Keith DeWitt, Journalism Guild Writer Colorado’s Department … [Read more...]
Governor’s 2026 CDCR budget increases as population declines
Nearly six percent decrease in population and two percent increase in budget By C. K. Gerhartsreiter, Staff Writer Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget … [Read more...]
Transgender prisoners’ protections against assault are under attack
The U.S. Department of Justice plans to rewrite its policy on protection for transgender prisoners, a move directed by President Donald Trump. In … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of Justice discusses transgender gun rights
Firearm ban could impact correctional officer's job with CDCR The right of transgender individuals to possess firearms is under discussion at the … [Read more...]
Gun rights possibly restored for some felons
The Trump administration is working to allow some convicted felons in the U.S. to have their gun rights restored if it can convince Congress that the … [Read more...]
LGBTQ+ detainees at ICE facility allege abuse
Transgender and LGBTQ+ detainees at the women’s ICE Processing Center in Basile, Louisiana, allege systemic physical and emotional abuse between 2023 … [Read more...]
Discontentment among Black people deters voting
Some San Quentin Black residents trace their lack of participation in politics to subpar education and feeling ostracized by the government that’s … [Read more...]
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