Criminal Justice
December 16, 2024
‘We’re All So Smart, Just Not Given Those Resources:’ How Education Can Transform California’s Justice System
As California's progress to rehabilitation faces new challenges, education emerges as a beacon of hope. Grassroots efforts, community-based initiatives, and advocates are leading the way in reshaping the state's criminal justice system.
April 15, 2024
Jailed for Unfinished Classes
A homeless man found himself stuck in the criminal justice system — the cycle of probation, violation and prison.
December 4, 2023
Is Homelessness a Valid Excuse for Court Absenteeism? A Portland Judge Decides
The reason for a defendant’s failure to appear in court is often cited as lack of housing. But with many people successfully appearing virtually in court via Webex, the criminal justice system grapples with whether or not homelessness is a valid excuse for being absent.
March 16, 2023
The Family of Amir Locke Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Minnesota
(LOS ANGELES) – The family of Amir Locke, a 22-year-old Black man killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock raid […]
December 9, 2022
LAPD Officers Continue to Evade Prosecution in Shootings that Violate Department Policy
The family of 22-year-old Margarito Lopez Jr., fatally shot by LAPD in 2021, continues their calls for accountability and reforms. […]