Prisons
Supreme Court hears case for Calif. prisoners’ rights
December 1, 2010The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Nov. 30 in the long legal battle over the rights of California prison inmates to decent health care.
Read moreRepublican policies the cause of prison-to-poverty cycle
October 19, 2010As the country prepares to go to the ballot box in two weeks, voters would do well to recall the long-term effect of Republican Contract with America polices.
Read moreIllinois juvenile jails woefully under staffed, report says
July 30, 2010According to a report released Thursday, July 28, by the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, the state's eight juvenile detention centers have "serious deficiencies."
Read moreHouse 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.
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