ST. LOUIS, Missouri — Beginning today, August 28, 2026, the state of Missouri has entered a new era of civic […]
Tag: Crime
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 […]
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 […]
