The Landscape of Disenfranchisement In the United States, the right to hold office is often viewed as a cornerstone of […]
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The Case for Universal Suffrage: Addressing the Legacy of Felony Disenfranchisement in Oregon
In Oregon, over 13,400 adults are currently barred from the ballot box, stripped of their fundamental right to vote due […]
New Report: Over 760,000 Women Are Barred From Voting Due to Having A Felony Conviction
The Scope of Disenfranchisement The report arrives at a critical juncture in American politics, where the integrity and inclusivity of […]
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 […]
Cher’s Son, Elijah Blue Allman, Indicted on Felony Criminal Mischief Charge in New Hampshire
The intersection of celebrity lineage, severe mental health struggles, and the complexities of the American legal and medical systems have […]
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 […]
