Criminal justice reform

Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez, a man wrongfully convicted of murder, has been exonerated after spending nearly 24 years in prison for a crime …

The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld a law that restores the right to vote to felons upon their release from prison. This …

California Governor Gavin Newsom has recorded the latest episode of his podcast, “Politickin’ with Gavin Newsom, Marshawn Lynch, and Doug Hendrickson,” inside …

Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles is pushing for a new law that would impose the death penalty on illegal immigrants who commit rape …

Maryland governor issues pardons to 175K low-level marijuana convictions Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order that pardoned 175,000 marijuana convictions …

Former President Donald Trump spends the weekend making a significant appeal to Black voters in Detroit, marking a strategic effort to broaden …

Louisiana lawmakers pass controversial legislation that would allow judges to order surgical castration for those convicted of specific child sex crimes. This …

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis secures a significant victory in Georgia’s primary elections, ensuring her continued tenure in office. The results …

The Biden administration takes a significant step in cannabis policy reform by proposing to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a …

Florida’s medical marijuana industry is pouring millions into efforts to pass a recreational marijuana amendment. As the state prepares for a potential …