Prisons
House to vote on crack-cocaine sentencing laws
July 28, 2010The House of Representatives may take action this week to drastically reduce inequality in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine users.
Read moreMumia case receives setback
January 22, 2010A new petition campaign is being organized, calling on Attorney General Eric Holder and President Obama to investigate civil rights violations.
Read moreAngela Davis: Not another prison
April 21, 2009CHICAGO – Under the theme “Imagine Justice For All in 2009” the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NAARPR) held its 36th anniversary and annual Human Rights Awards benefit here April 18.
Read moreUS Attorney General visiting Gitmo
February 25, 2009Washington, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) US Attorney General Eric Holder visited on Monday the US military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. According to sources from the Justice Department, this is the most important aspect of the...
Read moreLawsuit sheds more light on terror war abuses
February 16, 2009NEW YORK, Feb 15 (IPS) - Three human rights groups have released documents that they say reveal close cooperation between the U.S. Defence Department and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in rendering terrorism suspects to secret...
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