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Feb 18, 2021

The Weeknd's Music is Safe Enough for the Super Bowl, but Contraband in Prison

The Weeknd's Music is Safe Enough for the Super Bowl, but Contraband in Prison

Sep 15, 2020

Federal Judges are Failing Incarcerated People During the Pandemic

Federal Judges are Failing Incarcerated People During the Pandemic

Jul 22, 2020

As Overdoses Spike During Coronavirus, Treating Addiction in Prisons and Jails is a Matter of Life and Death

As Overdoses Spike During Coronavirus, Treating Addiction in Prisons and Jails is a Matter of Life and Death

May 12, 2020

During COVID-19 Crisis, We Must Prioritize the Release of Pregnant People

During COVID-19 Crisis, We Must Prioritize the Release of Pregnant People

Apr 29, 2020

Federal Bill Would Release Vulnerable People from Prisons to Help Stop Spread of COVID-19

Federal Bill Would Release Vulnerable People from Prisons to Help Stop Spread of COVID-19

Mar 6, 2020

Are Our Prisons and Jails Ready for COVID-19?

Are Our Prisons and Jails Ready for COVID-19?

May 16, 2019

Arizona Officials Say It’s Unsafe for Prisoners to Read About Race and Criminal Justice. They're Wrong.

Arizona Officials Say It’s Unsafe for Prisoners to Read About Race and Criminal Justice. They're Wrong.

Jan 10, 2018

New Jersey Prisons Reverse Course on Banning ‘The New Jim Crow’ After ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµof New Jersey Letter

New Jersey Prisons Reverse Course on Banning ‘The New Jim Crow’ After ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµof New Jersey Letter

Jun 15, 2016

Forget About Calling A Lawyer Or Anyone at All if You’re in an Immigration Detention Facility

Forget About Calling A Lawyer Or Anyone at All if You’re in an Immigration Detention Facility

Mar 15, 2016

This Kentucky Prison Is Censoring Books and Magazines That ‘Promote Homosexuality’ Because Prisoners Who Read About Gay People May Become Gay Themselves

This Kentucky Prison Is Censoring Books and Magazines That ‘Promote Homosexuality’ Because Prisoners Who Read About Gay People May Become Gay Themselves