The Sentencing Project, a leading national research and advocacy organization, has formally submitted a comment to the United States Sentencing […]
Tag: Law
Running for Public Office with a Felony Conviction: Navigating a Patchwork of State Laws and Civic Barriers
In the United States, the constitutional requirements for federal office are clear and inclusive, yet the eligibility landscape for state […]
Unsilenced: Reclaiming the vote for justice-impacted women
More than 750,000 women across the United States are currently disenfranchised due to felony-level convictions, a systemic barrier that significantly […]
New Report Reveals People with Felony Convictions Face Significant Restrictions When Running For Elected Office
The Landscape of Disenfranchisement In the United States, the right to hold office is often viewed as a cornerstone of […]
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 […]
State Voting Rights Briefs
The Scope of Disenfranchisement: A National Crisis The scale of the issue is staggering. Currently, millions of Americans are prohibited […]
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 […]
Aligning Safety with Justice: The Case for a Disability-Inclusive Sentence Review Statute
The disparity in representation is stark. According to recent data from The Sentencing Project, individuals with one or more impairments […]
The Sentencing Project Proposes Disability Second Look Statutes to Reform Incarceration Outcomes
The United States criminal legal system is currently facing a critical examination regarding its treatment of individuals with physical, cognitive, […]
The Sentencing Project Proposes Disability Second Look Statutes to Address Systemic Inequities in the Criminal Legal System
The United States criminal legal system is currently facing a critical reckoning regarding the treatment of incarcerated individuals with disabilities. […]
