In 2010, the life of 19-year-old Emmanuel Mendoza was irrevocably altered when he participated in a robbery in San Joaquin […]
Category: Crime & Justice
New Report Calls for Repeal of Felony Murder Laws Nationwide, Finding They Fuel Extreme Sentencing and Racial Disparities
The Legal Doctrine of Felony Murder At the core of the American criminal justice system’s debate over culpability lies the […]
Missouri Rights Restoration Bill Analysis and the Evolving Landscape of Voter Disenfranchisement
The legislative effort to restore voting rights to individuals currently serving probation and parole sentences in Missouri has entered a […]
Missouri Enacts Landmark Voting Rights Legislation Restoring Ballot Access to Thousands of Citizens Completing Felony Supervision
In a significant shift for the state’s electoral landscape, Governor Mike Kehoe signed HB 1871 into law yesterday, marking a […]
Inclusive Democracy Act Reintroduced in Congress to Combat Felony Disenfranchisement and Restore Voting Rights Nationwide
In a significant legislative push to address the historical and systemic exclusion of justice-impacted citizens from the American electorate, federal […]
Pennsylvania Confronts Legal Uncertainty as Mandatory Life Without Parole Stays Expire for Felony Murder Cases
The expiration of a 120-day stay regarding the Commonwealth vs. Lee ruling has thrust Pennsylvania’s judicial system into a period […]
Virginia’s Continuing Struggle with Felony Disenfranchisement Keeps Over 260,000 Citizens from the Ballot Box
As Virginians head to the polls for this Tuesday’s primary election, a significant segment of the population remains excluded from […]
Advancing Equity: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Criminal Legal System Reforms and Judicial Shifts
The landscape of the American criminal legal system is undergoing a period of significant transformation as states and high courts […]
Missouri Restores Voting Rights to 41,000 Residents as Landmark Legislation Takes Effect
On August 28, 2026, the political landscape of Missouri underwent a profound transformation as House Bill 1871 officially went into […]
Expanding the Ballot: The Ongoing Debate Over Felony Disenfranchisement in Rhode Island’s Primary Election Cycle
As voters across Rhode Island head to the polls for today’s primary election, the democratic process remains physically and legally […]
