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Legal Resources for Law Enforcement Interactions
Every five seconds, police arrest someone in the United States. That’s about 7…
Mar 10, 2025
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First Confirmed Jail Death of 2025 Brings New York City’s Total to 34 Under Mayor Adams
Ramel Powell, a 37-year-old held on Rikers Island in New York City Department…
Feb 25, 2025
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With Nine Deaths in 2025, LA Jails Continue Deadly Trend
Just two months into 2025, nine people have already died in Los Angeles County…
Feb 21, 2025
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What is Stop-and-Frisk?
In 1958, Cincinnati, Ohio, became one of the first jurisdictions to implement…
Feb 21, 2025
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Sending People to Prison for Decades Is Dangerous
It’s no secret that people across the country fear crime and that satisfaction…
Feb 14, 2025
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10 Stories from Immigrants Seeking Safety in the United States
Mike Centeno
Each of the 46 million people who have immigrated to the United…
Feb 06, 2025
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Presidents and Governors Should Pardon More People in Prison
As Joe Biden’s presidency winds to an end, thousands of people unjustly locked…
Jan 15, 2025
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How To Fight for Justice in Your State and Community in 2025
People who care about justice are bracing for the change that 2025 will…
Jan 07, 2025
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Staying Connected When Your Loved One Is in Prison
Mon’e Jackson-Cross signs the presents under her Christmas tree, “From mom and…
Dec 23, 2024
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What is Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
California forced incarcerated people to sleep on bunks in communal areas, like…
Dec 19, 2024