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Maryland juvenile justice agency now facing 200 sex abuse suits

Since the Maryland General Assembly eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits last year, the number of victims filing lawsuits with the state’s juvenile justice agencies has increased to 200. The latest lawsuit, filed Thursday on behalf of 63 plaintiffs, alleges abuse is rampant at 15 juvenile detention facilities. Some of them […]

AL lawmakers consider legal casinos, education vouchers, criminal justice in 2024

Deaf dog stolen from south Alabama home On December 8th, Rags, a deaf Old English Sheepdog, was stolen from his home in Silver Hill, Alabama. Police in the city are investigating. (Video credit: Olivia Gardner) Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery on Tuesday to begin the 2024 legislative session. There are several issues to be aware […]

Gov. Lee names successor to retiring Tennessee Supreme Court justice

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Thursday the selection of Mary L. Wagner to fill an upcoming vacancy on the state Supreme Court. The Republican governor nominated Wagner, a circuit court judge in Shelby County, which includes Memphis. This seat is currently held by Judge Roger Page, who is scheduled to retire on August 31st. Tennessee […]

MD Gov. Moore and lawmakers propose more collaboration within juvenile justice system

Maryland political leaders unveiled a bill Wednesday that would increase accountability for juvenile offenders and the adults who run the juvenile justice system, but one leading lawmaker called it a “huge mess” without meaningful oversight. He said he was struggling in the middle of the day. Democratic Gov. Wes Moore huddled with leaders of the […]

Presidential Candidate Cornel West Announces New Justice for All Party

2024 US presidential candidate Professor Cornel West has announced a new ‘Justice for All Parties’ initiative intended to combat what he calls ‘voter choice suppression’. “The party will primarily be leveraged as a grassroots people-powered vehicle to ensure voting access in specific states. Additionally, the JFA will be leveraged to foster change beyond the 2024 […]

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor says ‘I live in frustration’

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