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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 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 […]
Kodak Black Secures Legal Victory as Broward County Judge Dismisses Felony Fleeing Charges Amid Ongoing Legal Complexities
The Florida rapper Kodak Black, legal name Bill Kapri, has successfully navigated a significant hurdle in his ongoing series of […]
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 […]
Advocates Urge Maryland to End Felony Disenfranchisement and Expand Ballot Access for Over 16,000 Incarcerated Residents Ahead of Primary Elections
As Maryland prepares for its upcoming June 23 primary election, a coalition of civil rights organizations and advocacy groups is […]
