MA: Criminal Justice
Social media's 'networked incitement' the latest challenge to democracy
The use of social media to organize the Jan. 6 insurrection marked a turning point in American political protest, according to a leading media and …
MA Considers Unarmed Response Units for Mental Health 911 Calls
Community groups in Massachusetts are calling for an end to armed police response to mental health-related 911 calls. The majority of calls are for …
Undocumented Immigrants in MA Allowed License to Drive
Undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts are now able to apply for a driver's license regardless of their immigration status. The Work and Family …
MA Lawmakers Call for Expansion of U.S. Supreme Court
Massachusetts lawmakers in Congress are calling for an expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court due to what they said are "ethical lapses" and "partisan …
MA Lawmakers Aim to End Qualified Immunity, Let People Sue Police
Massachusetts lawmakers in Congress have reintroduced legislation which would allow people to sue police officers and other state and local government…
MA Bill Would Tighten Restrictions on Facial Recognition Technology
Lawmakers in the Commonwealth are considering legislation to ensure police use of facial-recognition technology also protects people's privacy and civ…
Group Works to Build Peace Out of Despair in Boston
While community activists in some of Boston's south side neighborhoods have declared a state of emergency following a string of fatal shootings…
MA Campaign: Do You Know Who Your Sheriff Is?
Fewer than one in five Bay State voters can correctly name their local sheriff, according to a recent survey. To fill that knowledge gap, the …
Exhibit Showcases Ties Between Boston Residents, Historic Mayoral Race
BOSTON -- A new photo exhibit in the Seaport District showcases the surprising ties between a wide swath of Boston residents. The Boston Uncornered …
Report: 'Raise the Age' Law in MA Reduced Youth Detention
BOSTON - The number of kids and teens detained in Massachusetts has decreased since the state started treating arrested 17-year-olds as juveniles rath…
Groups Call for Increased Voting Access in MA Prisons, Jails
BOSTON -- Advocates for voting rights are calling on Massachusetts lawmakers to increase access to the ballot box in jails and prisons before this fal…
Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval
BOSTON -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by both the US …