Supreme Court: California Must Continue Prisoner Release
WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court ruled Friday that California must proceed with the release of nearly 10,000 prisoners from its overcrowded […]
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FCC Bars High Rates For Long Distance Phone Calls In Jails and Prisons Nationwide
The Federal Communications Commission today took long-overdue steps to ensure that the rates for interstate long-distance calls made by prison
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Justice Department Finds Miami Police Used Excessive Force in Shootings
For the first time, a federal judge will monitor the Miami Police Department to enforce sweeping institutional changes involving use
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A Smarter Way to Run Florida’s Correctional System
There are many reasons the Legislature should embrace “Smart Justice” legislation, including significant benefits to public safety. But as the
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Prison Policy Initiative Releases Report on “Post-card Only” Mail Policies in Jails
Over the past five years, dozens of local jails across the country have followed a harmful new policy trend: mandating