Judge Temporarily Halts Childcare Licenses For Immigrant Family Detention Centers
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order barring Texas from implementing a rule that would allow the agency to license family detention centers.
Senate May Reform Mandatory Minimum Sentences With More Mandatory Minimum Sentences
The final version of the Senate’s criminal justice reform package no longer reduces sentences for violent crimes, and includes a new drug mandatory minimum.
Event Preview: Exploring Dimensions Of Solitary Confinement With Jean Casella
Hell Is A Very Small Place forces readers to reconcile their beliefs about solitary confinement with the words of people enduring it right now.
New York City Expands Bail Alternative Program, Funded Primarily By Manhattan Prosecutor
The complex issue of risk assessment places some people at a disadvantage, despite mitigating factors that could ensure they return to court.
Lawsuits Challenge Fort Wayne’s ‘Law And Order’ Policies Used To Push Out City’s Poor
Multiple lawsuits challenge policies in Fort Wayne, which disproportionately impact black and poor residents, during local economic redevelopment.
Lawsuit: Pregnant Pretrial Detainee Denied Care, Forced To Carry Dead Child For Days
A federal lawsuit claims a pregnant pre-trial inmate was denied basic access to healthcare that could have saved the life of her unborn child.
Legislation To End Money Bail Introduced In Congress
Congressman Ted Lieu introduced the No Money Bail Act of 2016, which prohibits the payment of money as a condition of pretrial release.
Talk Of Jail Construction Creeping Into Debate Over Closing Rikers Island
Will plans to close the notorious Rikers Island jail complex simply lead to the construction of new, smaller jails throughout New York City?
Bernie Sanders Is Rarely Disloyal to Democrats
On a few recent occasions, Senator Sanders has been instrumental in securing important political victories for the White House at the public’s expense.
Texas Lowers Childcare Standards To Keep Private Family Detention Centers Open
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission quietly lowered standards for licensing childcare facilities, allowing family detention centers to stay open.