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More than 200 federal judges have been appointed since President Trump took office.(Mariakray/Adobe Stock)
Often Overlooked, Judicial Appointments Issue Looms in Election
Monday, October 26, 2020
SEATTLE -- A lot of focus is on the likely confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court today. But federal judicial appointments to ...Read More
A U.S. House bill would support 40 programs nationwide that team social workers with police departments to respond to mental health-oriented emergency calls. (Adobe Stock)
WV Support for Mental-Health Alternatives in 9-1-1 Calls
Monday, October 26, 2020
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Mental and behavioral health practitioners in West Virginia are endorsing legislation in Congress to fund the use of social ...Read More
Proposition 25 would eliminate cash bail in California. (whatimeantosay/Morguefile)
Criminal-Justice Reform on CA Ballot in November
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- In two weeks, Californians will decide on three criminal-justice reform ballot measures. Proposition 25 would repeal the ...Read More
In Illinois, Black men ages 18 to 24 are nine times more likely to be jailed than their white peers. (Adobe Stock)
Criminal Justice Report: 18-Year-Olds Don't Belong in Adult Court
Thursday, October 15, 2020
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A new report puts some weight behind arguments that young adults should not be prosecuted in adult court in Illinois. The ...Read More
Some 60% of Marylanders in a new survey said they support laws banning police from using chokeholds when making an arrest. (Adobe stock)
Poll: Most Marylanders Want Police Reforms
Thursday, October 15, 2020
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- With a Maryland House committee set to make recommendations on police reform legislation for 2021, a new poll shows a majority of ...Read More
Projections estimate Measure 110 would bring in between $103 million and $159 million per year for addiction treatment services in Oregon. (terovesalainen/Adobe Stock)
Former Prosecutor, Doctor Make Case for Drug Decriminalization Measure
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
BEND, Ore. -- Oregonians in law enforcement and medicine are supporting a measure to decriminalize drug possession and fund addiction treatment ...Read More
Studies show that in Salt Lake County, pre-trial detainees spend an average of 128 days in jail before their case goes to trial. (Victor Moussa/Adobe Stock)
Nonprofit Group Aims to Eliminate Utah Cash-Bail System
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
SALT LAKE CITY -- Four of every five people currently sitting in Salt Lake County jails haven't been convicted of a crime, but are waiting there to ...Read More
It's been nearly five months since the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, but debate on a variety of issues tied to the incident continues. (Mike Moen)
MN Group Gathers Residents' Thoughts on Police Accountaility
Monday, October 12, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS -- Feelings still are strong in Minneapolis about the police killing of George Floyd and how the city responded to the incident and the ci ...Read More
The number of Mainers requesting help with domestic violence situations increased close to 150% from April through June compared to the same period in 2019. (PickPik/Creative Commons)
Maine Domestic-Violence Shelters Get Creative as Needs Surge
Friday, October 2, 2020
AUGUSTA, Maine - It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the groups that help survivors in Maine are expecting another record number of requests ...Read More
Protesters have gathered in Louisville for more than 125 days to call for police accountability over the killing of Breonna Taylor. (Adobe Stock)
KY Clergy Urge Transparency in Breonna Taylor Case
Thursday, October 1, 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Faith leaders providing sanctuary for protesters under Louisville's citywide curfew, which lifted on Monday, say they're being ...Read More
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