The United States criminal legal system is currently facing a critical inflection point regarding the treatment of individuals with disabilities, […]
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The Ongoing Battle for Universal Suffrage: Rhode Island Primary Highlights the Persistent Disenfranchisement of Incarcerated Citizens
As voters across Rhode Island head to the polls for today’s primary election, a significant segment of the population remains […]
The Sentencing Project Proposes Disability Second Look Statutes to Address Systemic Inequities in the Criminal Legal System
The Sentencing Project has officially unveiled a comprehensive proposal calling for the implementation of “disability second look” statutes across state […]
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 […]
The Fight for Franchise: Over 260,000 Virginians Remain Disenfranchised Ahead of Critical Primary Elections
As voters across the Commonwealth of Virginia prepare to head to the polls for this Tuesday’s primary election, a staggering […]
Advancing Justice: A Comprehensive Overview of Recent Criminal Legal System Reforms and Judicial Shifts
This year has marked a period of significant legislative and judicial activity aimed at recalibrating the criminal legal system, with […]
Missouri Restores Voting Rights to 41,000 Residents as Landmark Legislation Takes Effect
ST. LOUIS, Missouri — Beginning today, August 28, 2026, the state of Missouri has entered a new era of civic […]
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 […]
