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Prisons & Policing

Seeking Justice for the Victims of Attica
Crucial parts of Attica's history will almost certainly remain hidden.

DC Police and the Feds Partner With Hard Right to Convict Trump Protesters
A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Washington highlights a dangerous national trend.

Why Illinois’s House Bill 531 or Any Parole Bill or Sentencing Reform Should Be Retroactive
Excluding current prisoners is the height of hypocrisy.

Bresha Meadows, Teenage Girl Who Killed Her Abusive Father, Finally Freed After 10 Months in Jail
Victoria Law discusses Bresha Meadows.

Efforts to Decrease Prison Populations Are Leaving Women Behind
Incarceration rates for women are rising in many states.

Yes, Lots of People Go to Jail Because They Can’t Pay a Fine
The cycle of incarceration persists through injustice.

Jailing the Poor for Fines and Bail Is a Government-Operated Loan Shark Operation
An estimated 10 million people owe $50 billion in court debt.

There Has Been Absolutely No Movement on Guantánamo
CounterSpin interview with Pardiss Kebriaei on Guantanamo challenge.

Far-Right Media Pundits Are Now Calling for a Police State
Right wing media wants to see a police state.

When It Comes to Elections, There Are More Options Than Endorsing a Candidate
Voters can use their votes to demand accountability.