Prisons

House to vote on crack-cocaine sentencing laws

July 28, 2010 By Joe Sims

The House of Representatives may take action this week to drastically reduce inequality in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine users.

Mumia case receives setback

January 22, 2010 By Joe Sims

A new petition campaign is being organized, calling on Attorney General Eric Holder and President Obama to investigate civil rights violations.

Angela Davis: Not another prison

April 21, 2009

CHICAGO – 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.

US Attorney General visiting Gitmo

February 25, 2009

Washington, 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...

Lawsuit sheds more light on terror war abuses

February 16, 2009 By William Fisher

NEW 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...