Tag: Criminal Justice Reform
Remembering Breonna Taylor, Virginia law bans no-knock warrants
White House Weighs Pardon Blitz Before Trump’s Exit
White House Weighs Pardon Blitz Before Trump’s Exit
So far, Mr. Trump has granted 28 pardons, which wipe out convictions, and 16 commutations, which reduce prison sentences. The combined total is the lowest so far for any president since at least William McKinley, who took office in 1897, according to an analysis by the Pew Research Center.
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Democrats seek to tap into fury over George Floyd
Democrats seek to tap into fury over George Floyd
The legislation, while centered around criminal justice reform, will seek to address racial disparities well outside the realm of law enforcement, delving into issues as varied as health care, education and environmental justice.
As Americans Distracted by Impeachment, Congress Silently Killed Cannabis Reform—Despite Support
As Americans sat back and watched the impeachment, Congress just silently set back Cannabis reform to the stone ages.
— Read on thefreethoughtproject.com/cannabis-reform-congress-impeachment/
Oklahoma’s Inmate Release — Historic Day for Criminal Justice Reform
This means that hundreds would be given the chance to have their lives back and contribute to society, and saves on resources for Oklahoma taxpayers.
— Read on www.nationalreview.com/2019/11/lets-learn-from-oklahomas-inmate-releases/