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Prisons & Policing
Marijuana Law Reached Peak Absurdity in 2022
As cannabis startups struggle, consumers get “legally” high on sketchy synthetics sold in prohibition states.
Six Charged With Domestic Terrorism for Protesting Atlanta’s “Cop City”
The Forest Defenders were urging Atlanta officials to invest in communities, not more policing.
These Incarcerated Organizers Won Their Freedom. Now They Face Deportation.
After decades in prison, they were paroled and organized for immigrant rights. Pardons would prevent their deportation.
Congress Has One Last Chance to Abolish the Crack Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Merrick Garland’s recent memo was an important first step, but only Congress can fully end the sentencing disparities.
Water Protector Defense Attorneys Warn of “Breakdown in Separation of Powers”
Prosecutions of Water Protectors in Aitkin County are seven times more likely to remain unresolved than other cases.
Over 25,000 People in Prison Await Decisions on Their Clemency Applications
Across the U.S., people in prison are hoping for compassion — and clemency — allowing them to rejoin their loved ones.
Success of “Slavery on the Ballot” Vote Could Help Incarcerated Pregnant People
Four states voted to remove language from their constitutions that allow prisons to require incarcerated people to work.
UN Passes Resolution Condemning Death Penalty Despite US Opposition
The U.S. joined Saudi Arabia, Iran and North Korea in voting against the resolution.
Arkansas Circuit Judge: Mumia Abu-Jamal Should Be Freed
"Abu-Jamal was wrongfully prosecuted, wrongfully convicted, wrongfully sentenced and is now wrongfully incarcerated."
“The Death Penalty Is Immoral”: Oregon Governor Commutes All Death Row Sentences
“Justice is not advanced by taking a life,” Democratic Gov. Kate Brown said.