As voters across Rhode Island head to the polls for today’s primary election, a significant segment of the population remains […]
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The Sentencing Project Proposes Disability Second Look Statutes to Address Systemic Inequities in the Criminal Legal System
The Sentencing Project has officially unveiled a comprehensive proposal calling for the implementation of “disability second look” statutes across state […]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling on Felony Murder Triggers Legal Uncertainty for Over 1,100 Inmates
The expiration of a 120-day stay regarding the Commonwealth v. Lee ruling has thrust the Pennsylvania judicial system into a […]
The Fight for Franchise: Over 260,000 Virginians Remain Disenfranchised Ahead of Critical Primary Elections
As voters across the Commonwealth of Virginia prepare to head to the polls for this Tuesday’s primary election, a staggering […]
Advancing Justice: A Comprehensive Overview of Recent Criminal Legal System Reforms and Judicial Shifts
This year has marked a period of significant legislative and judicial activity aimed at recalibrating the criminal legal system, with […]
Missouri Restores Voting Rights to 41,000 Residents as Landmark Legislation Takes Effect
ST. LOUIS, Missouri — Beginning today, August 28, 2026, the state of Missouri has entered a new era of civic […]
The Ongoing Debate Over Voting Rights for Incarcerated Rhode Islanders Amid Primary Election Day
As Rhode Islanders head to the polls for today’s primary election, a significant segment of the population remains systematically excluded […]
The Sentencing Project advocates for disability second look statutes to address systemic incarceration disparities
The Sentencing Project, a leading national advocacy organization focused on criminal justice reform, has officially proposed the implementation of "disability […]
Felony Murder and the Crisis of Proportionality: Reevaluating Extreme Sentencing in the American Justice System
In 2010, the life of 19-year-old Emmanuel Mendoza was irrevocably altered when he participated in a robbery in San Joaquin […]
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 […]
