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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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May 4, 2011

A Disturbing New Trend: Jailing Poor Black Mothers for Trying to Educate Their Children

A Disturbing New Trend: Jailing Poor Black Mothers for Trying to Educate Their Children

May 4, 2011

Cop Breaks a Kid's Arm and Tasers Him. His Offense? Saggy Pants.

Cop Breaks a Kid's Arm and Tasers Him. His Offense? Saggy Pants.

Apr 29, 2011

So, an ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµAttorney, a Sheriff, and a Pro-Lifer Walk Into a Bar...

So, an ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµAttorney, a Sheriff, and a Pro-Lifer Walk Into a Bar...

Apr 28, 2011

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµAppeals Medical Marijuana Case on Behalf of Cancer-Stricken Wal-Mart Employee

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµAppeals Medical Marijuana Case on Behalf of Cancer-Stricken Wal-Mart Employee

Apr 28, 2011

Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights

Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights

Apr 27, 2011

Anti-Abortion Group Sued Over Controversial Billboard

Anti-Abortion Group Sued Over Controversial Billboard

Apr 25, 2011

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµLens: Guantánamo Documents Reveal Dubious Claims to Hold Detainees

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµLens: Guantánamo Documents Reveal Dubious Claims to Hold Detainees

Apr 20, 2011

Massachusetts High Court Limits Police Searches in Small Marijuana Cases

Massachusetts High Court Limits Police Searches in Small Marijuana Cases

Apr 20, 2011

Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights

Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights

Apr 13, 2011

Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights

Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights