Criminal Justice
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. […]
April 8, 2022
Jewish Organizations Push Back on NY Bail Reform Rollbacks
The New York Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform hosted an event to discuss New York bail reform.