If passed, New York would follow three other states that have passed "Clean Slate" laws in as many years.
Read Now ⟶In 2018, Floridians approved the restoration of voting rights to people with felony convictions. A law decried as a "poll tax" was ruled unconstitutional.
Read Now ⟶Failing to significantly reduce jail populations could result in 100,000 more deaths than currently projected, a new ACLU report says.
Read Now ⟶The coronavirus pandemic is spreading across the country. Experts warn that jails and prisons are especially vulnerable to an outbreak.
Read Now ⟶Famed First Amendment attorney James Goodale discusses the criminalization of journalism and the U.S. government's crackdown on whistleblowers.
Read Now ⟶Last year, Florida voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment restoring rights to 1.4 million people. For many, a new law may stand in the way.
Read Now ⟶From New York to Colorado and states in between, lawmakers are tackling criminal justice reform. Experts, however, warn that not enough is being done.
Read Now ⟶California passed a law abolishing money bail. (Hurray.) It also grants sweeping powers to judges to lock up defendants at will, indiscriminately, however. (?!?!) Grassroots prison reform groups were
Read Now ⟶It appears Democrats and Republicans agree that permanently stripping someone's right to vote is a bad idea.
Read Now ⟶Sadly, the country yet again has to confront a deadly shooting. There will be memorials, and necessary news coverage about how students and teachers acted with bravery while their school was being ter
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