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The Evidence on Policing and Crime

The debate on policing remains contentious, with growing discontent about systemic issues yet a renewed support for tough-on-crime measures.

Bronx police-involved shooting: Suspect hospitalized with charges pending; NYPD chief frustrated' with criminal justice system | amNewYork

The Bronx police-involved shooting highlights ongoing frustrations with the criminal justice system's handling of repeat offenders.

Opinion | When Leniency Is the Goal, a Justice System Breaks Easily

New York's recent violent incidents reflect public concerns about safety, exacerbated by criminal justice reforms aimed at reducing incarceration.

NYC sees 'staggering' 146.5% spike in felony assaults by repeat offenders as top cops 'broken' system that keeps putting criminals back on street

New York City experienced a 146.5% rise in felony assault re-offenders over six years, indicating serious issues within the justice system.

The subway fire slay proves NYC must stop coddling criminals

Criminal justice reform has failed to address the needs of victims and effectively manage repeat offenders, leading to tragic consequences.

Recalling Alameda County DA Pamela Price would have far-reaching effects

Pamela Price's reform-based election as district attorney led to a historic recall effort amid rising crime concerns and accusations of leniency.

The Evidence on Policing and Crime

The debate on policing remains contentious, with growing discontent about systemic issues yet a renewed support for tough-on-crime measures.

Bronx police-involved shooting: Suspect hospitalized with charges pending; NYPD chief frustrated' with criminal justice system | amNewYork

The Bronx police-involved shooting highlights ongoing frustrations with the criminal justice system's handling of repeat offenders.

Opinion | When Leniency Is the Goal, a Justice System Breaks Easily

New York's recent violent incidents reflect public concerns about safety, exacerbated by criminal justice reforms aimed at reducing incarceration.

NYC sees 'staggering' 146.5% spike in felony assaults by repeat offenders as top cops 'broken' system that keeps putting criminals back on street

New York City experienced a 146.5% rise in felony assault re-offenders over six years, indicating serious issues within the justice system.

The subway fire slay proves NYC must stop coddling criminals

Criminal justice reform has failed to address the needs of victims and effectively manage repeat offenders, leading to tragic consequences.

Recalling Alameda County DA Pamela Price would have far-reaching effects

Pamela Price's reform-based election as district attorney led to a historic recall effort amid rising crime concerns and accusations of leniency.
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#death-penalty

Tell us: Do you agree with Biden commuting 37 death row sentences?

President Biden opposes the federal death penalty, commuting sentences for the majority of death row inmates.
Biden views the death penalty as morally indefensible and intends to halt the use of it.

Activists Call on Biden to Clear Death Row Before Trump Takes Office

Biden is urged to commute federal death row sentences before handing office to Trump, aligning with his campaign promise against capital punishment.

Biden commutes most US federal death sentences before Trump's return

Biden commuted 37 out of 40 death sentences to life imprisonment before Trump took office, responding to concerns about the death penalty's future.

Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners

Biden commuting 37 federal death row sentences to life without parole represents a major shift against capital punishment.

Joe Biden's Big Reversal on the Death Penalty

Biden's position on the death penalty has significantly shifted, leading to the commutation of 37 federal death-row inmates.

Biden Commutes 37 Death Penalty Sentences - Critics Call for More

Biden granted historic commutations to federal death penalty cases but did not abolish the death penalty itself.

Tell us: Do you agree with Biden commuting 37 death row sentences?

President Biden opposes the federal death penalty, commuting sentences for the majority of death row inmates.
Biden views the death penalty as morally indefensible and intends to halt the use of it.

Activists Call on Biden to Clear Death Row Before Trump Takes Office

Biden is urged to commute federal death row sentences before handing office to Trump, aligning with his campaign promise against capital punishment.

Biden commutes most US federal death sentences before Trump's return

Biden commuted 37 out of 40 death sentences to life imprisonment before Trump took office, responding to concerns about the death penalty's future.

Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners

Biden commuting 37 federal death row sentences to life without parole represents a major shift against capital punishment.

Joe Biden's Big Reversal on the Death Penalty

Biden's position on the death penalty has significantly shifted, leading to the commutation of 37 federal death-row inmates.

Biden Commutes 37 Death Penalty Sentences - Critics Call for More

Biden granted historic commutations to federal death penalty cases but did not abolish the death penalty itself.
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#retail-theft

New California crime laws seek to deter retail theft, property crimes

California is introducing new laws to address rising social anxiety over property crimes without reverting to harsh historical punishments.

California Stiffens Penalties for Theft, and More Changes Are Coming

California enacts tougher penalties for retail theft and drug offenses, aiming to increase prosecution effectiveness and accountability.

New California crime laws seek to deter retail theft, property crimes

California is introducing new laws to address rising social anxiety over property crimes without reverting to harsh historical punishments.

California Stiffens Penalties for Theft, and More Changes Are Coming

California enacts tougher penalties for retail theft and drug offenses, aiming to increase prosecution effectiveness and accountability.
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Paddy Hill, one of wrongly convicted Birmingham Six, dies aged 80

Paddy Hill dedicated his life to helping victims of miscarriages of justice after being wrongfully convicted for 16 years.
#prison-labor

California votes 'no' on measure to ban forced prison labor

California voters rejected Proposition 6, which sought to prohibit forced prison labor, reflecting challenges in voter education and campaign outreach.

Editorial: California voters rejected an anti-slavery measure to end forced prison labor. Now what?

California voters rejected a proposal to prohibit involuntary prison labor, challenging the morality of forced labor practices in corrections.

California voters reject proposed ban on forced prison labor in any form

California voters rejected a measure to ban forced labor, maintaining current exemptions that critics say exploit incarcerated individuals.

Prop. 6 supporters ask voters to end slavery in California. Isn't it already illegal?

Proposition 6 aims to remove involuntary servitude from California's Constitution, addressing slavery's lingering legacy.

No vote pulls ahead on Prop. 6, California's prison labor ballot measure, early results show

Proposition 6 aims to amend California's constitution to ban involuntary servitude in jails and prisons.

California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor

California voters rejected a measure to prohibit forced prison labor, disappointing advocates for criminal justice reform.

California votes 'no' on measure to ban forced prison labor

California voters rejected Proposition 6, which sought to prohibit forced prison labor, reflecting challenges in voter education and campaign outreach.

Editorial: California voters rejected an anti-slavery measure to end forced prison labor. Now what?

California voters rejected a proposal to prohibit involuntary prison labor, challenging the morality of forced labor practices in corrections.

California voters reject proposed ban on forced prison labor in any form

California voters rejected a measure to ban forced labor, maintaining current exemptions that critics say exploit incarcerated individuals.

Prop. 6 supporters ask voters to end slavery in California. Isn't it already illegal?

Proposition 6 aims to remove involuntary servitude from California's Constitution, addressing slavery's lingering legacy.

No vote pulls ahead on Prop. 6, California's prison labor ballot measure, early results show

Proposition 6 aims to amend California's constitution to ban involuntary servitude in jails and prisons.

California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor

California voters rejected a measure to prohibit forced prison labor, disappointing advocates for criminal justice reform.
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Father of Raiders star Malcolm Koonce has 1983 armed robbery conviction tossed after DA says it was tainted

Malcolm Koonce's father's robbery conviction was overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct and investigative errors, raising concerns about justice system reliability.
#biden-administration

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates so Trump can't have them executed

President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment, reflecting his administration's stance against capital punishment.

Biden commutes nearly 1,500 sentences, pardons 39 people

Biden commuted nearly 1,500 sentences and pardoned 39 individuals, marking a significant act of clemency in US history.

Biden urged to use clemency powers to tackle crisis' of US mass incarceration

More than 60 members of Congress urge Biden to use his clemency powers for family reunification and to address unfair sentencing.

Biden Is Pardoning Nearly 1,500 Americans, a Record for a U.S. President

Biden commutes nearly 1,500 sentences, largest single-day clemency grant in history, focusing on nonviolent crimes and family reintegration.

Biden Commutes Roughly 1,500 Sentences and Pardons 39 People in Biggest Single-Day Act of Clemency

Biden's clemency actions represent a historic push towards criminal justice reform and second chances for nonviolent offenders.

Opinion | How Biden Should Spend His Final Weeks in Office

President Biden has limited time to enact significant reforms before leaving office, including pardons and protections for vulnerable communities.

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates so Trump can't have them executed

President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment, reflecting his administration's stance against capital punishment.

Biden commutes nearly 1,500 sentences, pardons 39 people

Biden commuted nearly 1,500 sentences and pardoned 39 individuals, marking a significant act of clemency in US history.

Biden urged to use clemency powers to tackle crisis' of US mass incarceration

More than 60 members of Congress urge Biden to use his clemency powers for family reunification and to address unfair sentencing.

Biden Is Pardoning Nearly 1,500 Americans, a Record for a U.S. President

Biden commutes nearly 1,500 sentences, largest single-day clemency grant in history, focusing on nonviolent crimes and family reintegration.

Biden Commutes Roughly 1,500 Sentences and Pardons 39 People in Biggest Single-Day Act of Clemency

Biden's clemency actions represent a historic push towards criminal justice reform and second chances for nonviolent offenders.

Opinion | How Biden Should Spend His Final Weeks in Office

President Biden has limited time to enact significant reforms before leaving office, including pardons and protections for vulnerable communities.
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Louisiana holds people in prisons past their release date, DoJ lawsuit alleges

Louisiana's prison system faces DOJ lawsuit for systemic overdetention, violating inmates' rights and costing taxpayers.
#george-gascon

L.A. D.A. Gascon made strides in prosecuting police. Would a Hochman win change that?

George Gascón has aggressively pursued law enforcement misconduct, making him a key figure for criminal justice reform in Los Angeles.

Nathan Hochman to be sworn in by Schwarzenegger as Los Angeles County D.A.

Nathan Hochman aims to restore balance in Los Angeles' justice system, emphasizing tougher measures on crime while maintaining some reform elements.
Hochman intends to reverse many policies from his predecessor, focusing on punitive actions against crime.

Gascon still trails Hochman by wide margin in L.A. D.A. race, poll shows

George Gascón has moderately reduced his deficit against Nathan Hochman, but remains significantly behind in the election race.

LA's outgoing district attorney on the Menendez brothers and prison reform: people could be safely released'

George Gascon's defeat in the 2024 election signals a setback for progressive criminal justice reform leaders amidst shifting political landscapes in California.

L.A. D.A. Gascon made strides in prosecuting police. Would a Hochman win change that?

George Gascón has aggressively pursued law enforcement misconduct, making him a key figure for criminal justice reform in Los Angeles.

Nathan Hochman to be sworn in by Schwarzenegger as Los Angeles County D.A.

Nathan Hochman aims to restore balance in Los Angeles' justice system, emphasizing tougher measures on crime while maintaining some reform elements.
Hochman intends to reverse many policies from his predecessor, focusing on punitive actions against crime.

Gascon still trails Hochman by wide margin in L.A. D.A. race, poll shows

George Gascón has moderately reduced his deficit against Nathan Hochman, but remains significantly behind in the election race.

LA's outgoing district attorney on the Menendez brothers and prison reform: people could be safely released'

George Gascon's defeat in the 2024 election signals a setback for progressive criminal justice reform leaders amidst shifting political landscapes in California.
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#california

Editorial: California doesn't have to choose between public safety and criminal justice reform

California voters reversed recent criminal justice reforms, indicating a push for stricter measures against theft and drug possession.

Even CA Moved Right With Pro-Prison Ballot Measure Funded by Retail Giants

California's Prop 36 will downgrade some misdemeanors to felonies, potentially increasing incarceration rates amid concerns over homelessness and drug addiction.

California's Prop 36 now in effect, increasing penalties for certain theft and drug crimes

Proposition 36 enhances penalties for theft and drug crimes in California, raising concerns regarding its impact on marginalized communities.

Editorial: California doesn't have to choose between public safety and criminal justice reform

California voters reversed recent criminal justice reforms, indicating a push for stricter measures against theft and drug possession.

Even CA Moved Right With Pro-Prison Ballot Measure Funded by Retail Giants

California's Prop 36 will downgrade some misdemeanors to felonies, potentially increasing incarceration rates amid concerns over homelessness and drug addiction.

California's Prop 36 now in effect, increasing penalties for certain theft and drug crimes

Proposition 36 enhances penalties for theft and drug crimes in California, raising concerns regarding its impact on marginalized communities.
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#clemency

Biden grants largest single-day clemency in US history, with 1,500 sentences commuted

Biden's clemency act aims to provide second chances for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes, reflecting a commitment to criminal justice reform.

Biden Commuted the Sentences of 1,500 Americans, a One-Day Record

Biden granted pardons and commutations to 1,538 individuals, emphasizing second chances and the impacts of outdated legal standards.

Everyone Biden Has Granted Presidential Pardons and Commutations

Biden's clemency efforts focus on nonviolent offenders, highlighting rehabilitation and second chances before his term ends.

Gov. Murphy Grants First Pardons, Freeing 3 Prisoners

Governor Murphy has granted his first pardons, focusing on providing clemency to nonviolent offenders and victims of domestic violence.

Biden grants largest single-day clemency in US history, with 1,500 sentences commuted

Biden's clemency act aims to provide second chances for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes, reflecting a commitment to criminal justice reform.

Biden Commuted the Sentences of 1,500 Americans, a One-Day Record

Biden granted pardons and commutations to 1,538 individuals, emphasizing second chances and the impacts of outdated legal standards.

Everyone Biden Has Granted Presidential Pardons and Commutations

Biden's clemency efforts focus on nonviolent offenders, highlighting rehabilitation and second chances before his term ends.

Gov. Murphy Grants First Pardons, Freeing 3 Prisoners

Governor Murphy has granted his first pardons, focusing on providing clemency to nonviolent offenders and victims of domestic violence.
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When Life Gives You Lemons in the Trump Era, Missouri Edition - emptywheel

Michael Davis's bill to allow felons to run for office highlights a changing perspective within Republican politics in Missouri.
#california-elections

California voters wanted stricter penalties for crime. Can reformers find a new message?

California's election outcomes threaten a decade of criminal justice reform focused on rehabilitation and accountability.

Yes or no on Prop. 36? We fact check the drug treatment arguments on the California measure

Proposition 36 aims to replace prison with treatment for repeat drug offenders but faces funding challenges.

Is California Back to Tough-on-Crime Policies? Not Necessarily | KQED

California voters showed support for stricter criminal penalties, but this does not indicate a complete reversal of reform efforts. Advocates need to address public concerns.

California voters wanted stricter penalties for crime. Can reformers find a new message?

California's election outcomes threaten a decade of criminal justice reform focused on rehabilitation and accountability.

Yes or no on Prop. 36? We fact check the drug treatment arguments on the California measure

Proposition 36 aims to replace prison with treatment for repeat drug offenders but faces funding challenges.

Is California Back to Tough-on-Crime Policies? Not Necessarily | KQED

California voters showed support for stricter criminal penalties, but this does not indicate a complete reversal of reform efforts. Advocates need to address public concerns.
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#hunter-biden

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Asks Why Biden Doesn't Shield Others On Trump Target List' Besides Hunter

Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden raises questions about the selective power of clemency amid political targeting and justice reform.

President Biden Must Keep His Promise to Free Cannabis Prisoners After Pardoning Hunter | stupidDOPE

Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden emphasizes inequality in the justice system, urging action on non-violent drug offenders.
Biden must fulfill his promises to address cannabis-related incarcerations before his term ends.

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Asks Why Biden Doesn't Shield Others On Trump Target List' Besides Hunter

Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden raises questions about the selective power of clemency amid political targeting and justice reform.

President Biden Must Keep His Promise to Free Cannabis Prisoners After Pardoning Hunter | stupidDOPE

Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden emphasizes inequality in the justice system, urging action on non-violent drug offenders.
Biden must fulfill his promises to address cannabis-related incarcerations before his term ends.
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East End bishop to help MPs investigate possible miscarriages of justice

Bishop Joanne Grenfell joins a commission to investigate miscarriages of justice under joint enterprise laws, particularly concerning racial disparities in convictions.
#biden

Hunter pardon leaves Biden facing a massive clemency wishlist from Congress

Biden's actions have sparked appeals for pardons from lawmakers for various convicted individuals, including Assange, Snowden, and low-level offenders.

Joe Biden's Real Pardon Scandal

Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden prompts criticism for hypocrisy and raises questions about his commitment to broader criminal justice reform.

Hunter pardon leaves Biden facing a massive clemency wishlist from Congress

Biden's actions have sparked appeals for pardons from lawmakers for various convicted individuals, including Assange, Snowden, and low-level offenders.

Joe Biden's Real Pardon Scandal

Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden prompts criticism for hypocrisy and raises questions about his commitment to broader criminal justice reform.
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The Rikers Mess: Will Federal Oversight Fix It?

The city is now under federal scrutiny after being found in contempt for managing its jails inadequately, particularly Rikers Island.

Biden Should Use His Pardon Power for More Than Just Turkeys

The turkey pardoning tradition highlights the underutilization of presidential clemency powers in addressing serious criminal justice issues.
#menendez-brothers

Judge postpones resentencing hearing for Menendez brothers' case

The Menendez brothers are set for a resentencing hearing after nearly three decades in prison for their parents' murder.

The Menendez Brothers and the End of the Progressive Prosecutor

The Menendez brothers' potential for parole is threatened by the election of a new DA who opposes reform.

Judge postpones resentencing hearing for Menendez brothers' case

The Menendez brothers are set for a resentencing hearing after nearly three decades in prison for their parents' murder.

The Menendez Brothers and the End of the Progressive Prosecutor

The Menendez brothers' potential for parole is threatened by the election of a new DA who opposes reform.
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#wrongful-convictions

Genetic Genealogy Can Stop Violent Criminals and Free the Wrongly Convicted

Investigative genetic genealogy is a powerful tool for exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, demonstrated by the Bintz brothers' case.

It's legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to end

Police deception during interrogations can lead to wrongful convictions, as evidenced by Ted Bradford's case.
Recent laws in several states are attempting to protect juveniles from deceptive interrogation practices.

Genetic Genealogy Can Stop Violent Criminals and Free the Wrongly Convicted

Investigative genetic genealogy is a powerful tool for exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, demonstrated by the Bintz brothers' case.

It's legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to end

Police deception during interrogations can lead to wrongful convictions, as evidenced by Ted Bradford's case.
Recent laws in several states are attempting to protect juveniles from deceptive interrogation practices.
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#pamela-price

Price's likely recall signals backlash against progressive reform

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price faces likely recall due to voter discontent, particularly among crime victims and anti-crime activists.

Recalling Alameda County DA Pamela Price would have far-reaching effects

Pamela Price was elected Alameda County's district attorney on a reform platform, but has faced a recall campaign due to rising crime and her prosecutorial choices.

Alameda DA recall: Initial results show Pamela Price losing recall battle

Voters in Alameda County may be rejecting progressive criminal justice policies by supporting the recall of District Attorney Pamela Price.

Alameda Co. DA Pamela Price concedes after being recalled by voters: Here's what's next

Pamela Price conceded as Alameda County's district attorney following a voter recall election, acknowledging the need to respect the decision of constituents.

Alameda Co. DA Pamela Price concedes after recalled by voters: Here's what's next

Pamela Price conceded as Alameda County's district attorney after voters supported her recall election, citing a desire for changes in the criminal-legal system.

Price's likely recall signals backlash against progressive reform

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price faces likely recall due to voter discontent, particularly among crime victims and anti-crime activists.

Recalling Alameda County DA Pamela Price would have far-reaching effects

Pamela Price was elected Alameda County's district attorney on a reform platform, but has faced a recall campaign due to rising crime and her prosecutorial choices.

Alameda DA recall: Initial results show Pamela Price losing recall battle

Voters in Alameda County may be rejecting progressive criminal justice policies by supporting the recall of District Attorney Pamela Price.

Alameda Co. DA Pamela Price concedes after being recalled by voters: Here's what's next

Pamela Price conceded as Alameda County's district attorney following a voter recall election, acknowledging the need to respect the decision of constituents.

Alameda Co. DA Pamela Price concedes after recalled by voters: Here's what's next

Pamela Price conceded as Alameda County's district attorney after voters supported her recall election, citing a desire for changes in the criminal-legal system.
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Alameda County DA Pamela Price Concedes Recall Defeat After Long Holdout | KQED

Public officials must remain accountable to uphold justice and independence.
Price's administration made reform strides but faced scrutiny for case management issues.
#new-york

How a broken juvenile justice system is failing in NYC

New York's 'Raise the Age' law allows violent youth offenders to evade serious consequences, resulting in an uptick in juvenile crime.

Jewelry store heist by illegal migrants damns Biden border crisis and failed NY criminal justice 'reforms'

Illegal immigrants committed a robbery in Long Island, were released without bail, and then cut off their ankle monitors to evade law enforcement.

How a broken juvenile justice system is failing in NYC

New York's 'Raise the Age' law allows violent youth offenders to evade serious consequences, resulting in an uptick in juvenile crime.

Jewelry store heist by illegal migrants damns Biden border crisis and failed NY criminal justice 'reforms'

Illegal immigrants committed a robbery in Long Island, were released without bail, and then cut off their ankle monitors to evade law enforcement.
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Westside lawyer who represented hundreds of inmates hit with new state bar charges

Aaron Spolin faces serious charges for deceptive legal practices, misleading clients about chances of legal success under criminal justice reforms.

Report Reveals Worsening Racial Disparities in New York Parole Decisions

Racial disparities in parole decisions in New York have worsened, with people of color significantly less likely to be granted parole compared to whites.

It Used to Be a Notoriously Violent Prison. Now It's Home to a First-of-Its Kind Education Program | KQED

The new Pell funding rules allow many incarcerated individuals nationwide to pursue college education, starting at Pelican Bay prison.

Inside this maximum security prison, a film festival proves 'a little bit healing'

The Sing Sing Film Festival gives incarcerated individuals a platform to share their perspectives on the criminal justice system through film.

Only one in 10 sexual assault survivors in England and Wales would report crime again, survey shows

Shame belongs to perpetrators, not victims of rape, reflecting a societal shift in attitudes towards survivors.

Voters Send Mixed Message on Crime, Criminal Justice Reform

Monique Worrell's victory underscores support for reform-minded prosecution, while Andrew Warren's defeat illustrates local complexities in the perception of crime and safety.
#california-politics

Tide shifts against criminal justice reform among California voters

California voters reversed their support for progressive prosecutors, favoring tough-on-crime candidates.
The passing of Proposition 36 indicates a significant shift in public attitude towards criminal justice reform.

Retail theft, minimum wage: Here's the 10 ballot measures California voters are deciding

California is shifting from progressive criminal justice reforms to stricter laws targeting crime and drug use, as seen in support for Proposition 36.

Will California Proposition 36 pass on Election Day? Voters have complicated views on crime

California's Proposition 36 may pass, reflecting a complicated voter sentiment towards crime and punishment despite the state's Democratic leanings.

Harris won't say how she voted on California measure that would reverse criminal justice reforms

Kamala Harris avoided discussing her vote on a controversial California criminal justice measure, potentially facing backlash from both conservatives and progressive voters.

Tide shifts against criminal justice reform among California voters

California voters reversed their support for progressive prosecutors, favoring tough-on-crime candidates.
The passing of Proposition 36 indicates a significant shift in public attitude towards criminal justice reform.

Retail theft, minimum wage: Here's the 10 ballot measures California voters are deciding

California is shifting from progressive criminal justice reforms to stricter laws targeting crime and drug use, as seen in support for Proposition 36.

Will California Proposition 36 pass on Election Day? Voters have complicated views on crime

California's Proposition 36 may pass, reflecting a complicated voter sentiment towards crime and punishment despite the state's Democratic leanings.

Harris won't say how she voted on California measure that would reverse criminal justice reforms

Kamala Harris avoided discussing her vote on a controversial California criminal justice measure, potentially facing backlash from both conservatives and progressive voters.
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AI in Criminal Justice Is the Trend Attorneys Need to Know About

The integration of artificial intelligence in criminal justice raises significant concerns regarding civil liberties, privacy, and due process.

Inside a Deadly Southern California Jail System: 5 Takeaways

Alicia Upton's death exemplifies the critical failings in mental health support in Riverside County jails, which contributed to a higher suicide rate.

Prop 36 aims to force drug offenders into treatment. Would it help solve homelessness?

Proposition 36 aims to address California's homelessness and addiction crises by increasing penalties for low-level crimes and facilitating court-ordered treatment.

Austin and Travis County fund diversion program for indigent youth facing low-level DWIs - Austin Monitor

Travis County is extending DWI court diversion programs to continue redirecting low-level offense cases to alternative support systems.

Local Legends: Derrick Hamilton is freeing the wrongfully convicted - Brooklyn Magazine

The Friends and Family of the Wrongfully Convicted organization supports individuals wrongfully incarcerated by providing legal assistance, advocacy, and personal support during reintegration.
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