Lawmakers have promised to reform criminal justice, but bills are lingering in Congress

When Dawn Brooks recalls her time in prison, she uses a simple word: “unfathomable.” She remembers…

Hawaii Lawmakers Reach Agreement On Cash Bail Reform

People accused of nonviolent offenses in Hawaii may soon be freed on their own recognizance if…

Trump’s criminal justice reform bill becomes persona non grata among GOPers

With spikes in crime registering as a top concern for voters, Republicans have increasingly reverted back…

Michigan’s Scanner Law – The Shopping Reform and Modernization Act

The Shopping Reform and Modernization Act (“Scanner Law”), became effective September 1, 2011. This legislation replaces the former…

The Law & Order Reboot Could Not Come at a Worse Time for Criminal Law Reform | News & Commentary

You might think you know a lot about the criminal justice system in America. Perhaps you…

Truman Scholar hopes to make an impact in criminal justice reform

Northwestern University junior Ji Hye Choi has received a highly competitive 2022 Harry S. Truman Scholarship,…

Criminal justice reform faces political buzzsaw as GOP hones its midterm message

Durbin (D-Ill.), meanwhile, said he’s concerned about the bill’s prospects, particularly given Republican accusations during Jackson’s…

Hochul announces plan to change NY’s criminal justice reform laws

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday vowed to further roll back parts of the state’s controversial criminal…

Former Spokane County criminal justice reform leader Maggie Yates to run against Commissioner Al French

Maggie Yates, who spent the last four years leading Spokane County’s criminal justice reform efforts, is…

Clancy DuBos: Details of mugshot bill divide criminal justice reform allies | Clancy DuBos | Gambit Weekly

Access to public records has become an annual topic of legislative review and revision in Louisiana…