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DACA repeal is a nightmare for Dreamers

October 1, 2017 by Jesse Vasquez

President Donald Trump’s announcement to repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a nightmare for Dreamers, according to … [Read more...]

Jerry Brown grants commutations to LWOPs

October 1, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

As he is reaching the end of his final term in office, Gov. Jerry Brown has granted nine commutations. The Aug. 18 commutations allowed five people … [Read more...]

Three criminal justice organizations campaign for more clemency initiatives

October 1, 2017 by Charles David Henry

Three criminal justice organizations are campaigning for more clemency initiatives. “The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and … [Read more...]

Society stereotypes become punitive for Black women

October 1, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Society stereotypes Black women as angry, aggressive and masculine, and as a result, according to a recent report, their cases often become more … [Read more...]

Securus invests $40 million to block illegal prison calls

October 1, 2017 by Kevin D. Sawyer

Securus Technologies is employing its own method to interrupt calls made by prisoners using contraband cell phones. Wireless Containment Solutions … [Read more...]

NEWS BRIEFS October 2017

October 1, 2017 by Juan Haines

Santa Clara—After 12 years of back and forth legal maneuvering, the Northern California Innocence Project based in Santa Clara University cleared Ed … [Read more...]

Hudson Link awards its 500th degree to NY prisoners

October 1, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison celebrated a major milestone, passing out its 500th degree, while graduating 55 New York State prisoners in … [Read more...]

Revamping prison healthcare services responses to complaints

October 1, 2017 by Juan Haines

California prison administrators are attempting to revamp health care services to inmates and streamline responses to their medical complaints. By … [Read more...]

Q & A about flu shots and season

October 1, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

Hate the idea of getting sick? Hate shots? Hate not knowing what’s going into your body? Hey, we do too! We are here to let you know how important it … [Read more...]

Contra Costa County hosts Fair Chance Summit for former prisoners

October 1, 2017 by Joe Garcia

Contra Costa County recently hosted a Fair Chance Summit, where former prisoners, state policy makers and local business owners came together to … [Read more...]