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LAPD Releases Footage From Police Killing of Valentina Orellana-Peralta
“Her death was preventable!” said attorney Ben Crump, who was hired to represent the family of the 14-year-old.
All They Want for the Holidays Is for Their Loved Ones to Come Home From Prison
Advocates are pushing governors — and the president — to bring their imprisoned loved ones home for the holidays.
Jailhouse Lawyers Are Often Punished With Solitary Confinement
Jailhouse lawyers in solitary lose access to the vital tools they need to file legal cases from inside cells.
Corporate Exploitation of Prison Labor Reaches Deep into the Supply Chain
Prison slavery produces billions of dollars for the economy with many corporations taking advantage.
A Secretive Border Patrol Unit Worked With the FBI to Investigate Journalists
It's unclear if the surveillance program, run “with no rules and no procedures,” was ever discontinued.
Some Schools That Canceled Contracts With Police Are Still Bringing in Officers
Instead of spending on police, schools should hire more people who can “help kids not be angry,” say student advocates.
People in Prison Organize Collectively for Survival. We All Need to Learn How.
“In a death-making institution, the formation of a social life-support system is a rebellious act,” says Kelly Hayes.
NYC’s Safe Drug Injection Sites Saved 15 Lives in First Week of Operation
New York's facilities are the first supervised illegal drug injection sites in the U.S.
Prison Officials Punished Me With Solitary — Against Their Own Rules
Prison rules say “vulnerable populations,” which include trans women, cannot be subject to administrative segregation.
I Survived Death Row, But I’ll Never Escape It
During my 13 years on death row, I saw 12 people executed at the hands of the state. I can’t describe the horror I felt.