Chicago police blasted for mishandling cases of missing Black women: ‘The days of silence are no more’
Bridgette Rouse visited Chicago City Hall for the first time on Wednesday to address the City...
Blacks and Hispanics Seeking Parole Face Widening Racial Disparity, Report Finds
A new study reveals that Black and Hispanic individuals incarcerated in New York state prisons are...
Georgia’s Fulton County Jail subjects inmates to ‘inhumane, violent’ conditions that threaten their safety, DOJ finds
The Fulton County Jail in Atlanta subjects inmates to “inhumane, violent and hazardous conditions” that endanger...
California voters reject measure that would have banned forced prison labor
California voters have turned down a measure from the November ballot that sought to amend the...
Georgia’s Fulton County Jail violates detainees’ rights with violence and filth, Justice Department says
The Justice Department has revealed that dire conditions at Georgia’s Fulton County Jail, including pest infestations,...
Lawsuit claims Gaston County Police prevented Black officers from reaching leadership positions
A new lawsuit filed this week accuses leaders within the Gaston County Police Department (GCPD) of...
State report shows Virginia traffic stops disproportionately impact Black drivers
A recent state report reveals that Black and Hispanic drivers in Virginia were pulled over at...
Criminal Justice Reform Poised to Be Decisive Issue in 2024 Election, Poll Shows
As the United States approaches one of the most pivotal presidential elections in recent history, criminal...
Cleveland Police Stop And Search Black Drivers At Higher Rates, Report Finds
Cleveland police stopped and searched Black people more than three times as often as White individuals...
Marilyn Mosby, Black Electoral Infrastructure, and the Weaponization of Prison Against Black Communities
Criticism of Black elected officials often centers on perceived lack of courage. Leaders of a Beautiful...
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