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The ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµCampaign for Smart Justice is an unprecedented, multiyear effort to reduce the U.S. jail and prison population by 50% and to challenge racism in the criminal legal system.
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Mar 1, 2024

President Biden's Order to Ban Private Prisons Faces a Persistent Internal Challenge: The U.S. Marshals Service

President Biden's Order to Ban Private Prisons Faces a Persistent Internal Challenge: The U.S. Marshals Service

Jan 17, 2024

Jury Justice

Jury Justice

Jul 21, 2023

The Illinois Supreme Court Cash Bail Ruling, Explained

The Illinois Supreme Court Cash Bail Ruling, Explained

Jun 23, 2023

Pride Has Always Been About Ending Mass Incarceration

Pride Has Always Been About Ending Mass Incarceration

Apr 20, 2023

Clemency Is One Answer to the War On Drugs

Clemency Is One Answer to the War On Drugs

Mar 18, 2023

Celebrating 60 Years of Gideon v. Wainwright

Celebrating 60 Years of Gideon v. Wainwright

Mar 13, 2023

Three Years Later, COVID-19 is Still a Threat to People Who Are Incarcerated

Three Years Later, COVID-19 is Still a Threat to People Who Are Incarcerated

Dec 14, 2022

From the Death Penalty to Marijuana, Clemency is a Tool For Justice

From the Death Penalty to Marijuana, Clemency is a Tool For Justice

Oct 6, 2022

Hidden Taxes Don't Belong Anywhere, Least of All in Our Justice System

Hidden Taxes Don't Belong Anywhere, Least of All in Our Justice System

Sep 26, 2022

50 Years of Fighting for the Rights of Incarcerated People

50 Years of Fighting for the Rights of Incarcerated People