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Female prisoners have been neglected in criminal justice reform

Female prisoners have been neglected in criminal justice reform

The prison population has significantly more men than women, yet since 1980, the rate of women’s incarceration has risen at twice the rate of men’s. In fact, women’s incarceration in the United States has surged by over 585%, with 62% of these women having children under 18. Mental health issues stand out as a major […]

Republican lawmaker suggests criminal charges for mayors of sanctuary cities

Republican lawmaker suggests criminal charges for mayors of sanctuary cities

House Members Push for Accountability in Sanctuary City Policy House members are advocating to hold the mayor of a sanctuary city responsible for crimes committed by illegal immigrants within its borders. Councilman Buddy Carter from Georgia introduced the Mayor’s Sanctuary Urban Act, also referred to as the Eric Adams Act, on Friday. The aim is […]

Massachusetts Courts Dismiss Many Criminal Cases During Public Defenders’ Strike

Massachusetts Courts Dismiss Many Criminal Cases During Public Defenders' Strike

Over 100 criminal cases in Massachusetts have been dismissed because many public defense attorneys, who handle a majority of these cases, have suspended their work amid dissatisfaction over pay. This information comes from several reports. Chief Justice of the Boston City Court, Tracy Lee Lions, has turned away more than 120 cases, some of which […]