As voters across Rhode Island head to the polls for today’s primary election, the democratic process remains physically and legally […]
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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 […]
Felony Murder An On-Ramp for Extreme Sentencing
In 2010, within the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County, California, a 19-year-old named Emmanuel Mendoza participated in a robbery that […]
New Report Calls for Repeal of Felony Murder Laws Nationwide, Finding They Fuel Extreme Sentencing and Racial Disparities
The report serves as a clarion call for legislative bodies across the country to re-evaluate the utility and morality of […]
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe Signs HB 1871 to Restore Voting Rights for Over Forty Thousand Residents on Felony Probation and Parole
Governor Mike Kehoe has officially signed House Bill 1871 into law, marking a significant shift in Missouri’s electoral landscape by […]
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe Signs House Bill 1871 Restoring Voting Rights to Over Forty Thousand Citizens on Felony Probation and Parole
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has officially signed House Bill 1871 into law, a sweeping piece of election legislation that marks […]
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe Signs HB 1871 Restoring Voting Rights to Over 40,000 Citizens on Felony Probation and Parole
In a significant shift for the Missouri electoral landscape, Governor Mike Kehoe has officially signed House Bill 1871 into law, […]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down Mandatory Life Without Parole for Felony Murder Convictions
In a landmark ruling that reshapes the landscape of the Commonwealth’s criminal justice system, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has officially […]
Maryland General Assembly Fails to Pass Voting Rights for All Act Amid Growing Demands for Comprehensive Felony Disenfranchisement Reform
The Maryland General Assembly recently concluded its legislative session with a mixed record on democratic expansion, most notably failing to […]
