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Criminal Legal System
District Sentinel Radio Episode 19: Straight Outta Iowa
This podcast looks at the chaos that was the 2016 Democratic Caucus, and more.
Infographic: How Private Prison Companies Rake In Profits From Our Criminal Legal System
From immigrant detention to GPS ankle monitoring and residential re-entry, the private prison industry's scope is vast.
“Meeting a Man Like That, You Can’t Help Wanting to Do More”: A Visit With Political Prisoner Oscar López Rivera
After visiting the imprisoned Puerto Rican independentista, two civil rights attorneys articulate a greater sense of urgency to free him.
Does the Israeli Legal System Provide Justice for Palestinians?
Various reports establish grounds for an International Criminal Court investigation into allegations of Israeli war crimes.
Kochs’ Push for Criminal Legal Reform Is Aimed at Protecting Corporate Lawbreakers
The Kochs appear to want to change sentencing laws to help protect themselves and their ilk.
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Equal Before the Law? New York Counties Face Push to Upgrade Public Defender System
New York has one of the most dysfunctional public defender systems in the nation.
“Mr. Smith Goes to Prison”: After a Year in Jail, Former State Senator Condemns Mass Incarceration
Jeff Smith speaks about what he learned in prison and his thoughts about criminal legal reform.
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Surviving Violence Is Not a Crime: Justice for Cierra Finkley
Cierra Finkley, 24, fatally stabbed her ex-boyfriend when he tried to kill her and her 5-year-old daughter and was immediately labeled a criminal.
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FreeHer: Formerly Incarcerated Women Build a National Network
Formerly incarcerated women recently gathered to emphasize that it's time the US ended the mass criminalization of Black and poor women.
After Obama Clemencies, Activists Question Scope of Bipartisan Prison “Reform“
Anti-mass incarceration activists are questioning whether bipartisan reform measures will reduce the number of people behind bars.