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In a Precarious Economy, Governments and Courts Must Take Immediate Action to Reduce Criminal Justice Fines and Fees
Poor conditions, inadequate access to health care, and overcrowding put…
Apr 02, 2020
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COVID-19 Imperils People in Rural Jails
People in jails and prisons are among the most at risk for contracting…
Apr 01, 2020
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Law Enforcement Best Practices Can Help Halt the Spread of COVID-19 by Keeping People Out of Jail
Coronavirus, or COVID-19, hit American correctional facilities this week. Two…
Mar 27, 2020
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Detention May Become Death Sentence for Vulnerable Detainees
COVID-19 has appeared in the United States’ massive immigrant detention system,…
Mar 25, 2020
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Responding to COVID-19: Focusing on People in the Criminal Justice and Immigration Systems
As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus, or COVID-19, skyrocket in the…
Mar 23, 2020
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Looking to Norway for Inspiration on Reducing the Use of Solitary Confinement
Three leaders from the Washington State Department of Corrections (WADOC)…
Mar 11, 2020
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Facing Deportation: My Story About the Promise of Having a Lawyer in Immigration Court
My name is Alicia Fullard.
I am a mother, grandmother, and aunt. I am a unit…
Mar 06, 2020
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Announcing New Grants for Community Groups Working Toward Universal Representation for Immigrants
Amid increased threats to immigrant communities, community-based organizing and…
Mar 05, 2020
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Opening the Door to Healing for Crime Victims Who Have Previously Been Incarcerated
Vera’s Center on Victimization and Safety, on behalf of the National Resource…
Feb 26, 2020
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What Can A Police Beating in Pittsburgh Teach Us About Racial Bias and Use Of Force?
We sat down to discuss what drives violent confrontations between police and…
Feb 25, 2020