News & Commentary about Criminal Law Reform
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The Criminal Law Reform Project seeks to end harsh policies and racial inequities in the criminal justice system.
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Jun 15, 2022
Captive Labor: Stories of Involuntary Servitude
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Jun 1, 2022
The Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Policing is a Foundation to Build Upon
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May 16, 2022
Politicians Have No Place Making Parole Decisions for Young People
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May 10, 2022
A Promising Appointment Brings Hope for Federal Clemency Applicants
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Apr 21, 2022
The Law & Order Reboot Could Not Come at a Worse Time for Criminal Law Reform
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Mar 25, 2022
What You Need to Know About Cash Bail and Crime Rates
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Mar 11, 2022
The War on Drugs Failed — Lawmakers Must Meet the Fentanyl Crisis With New Solutions
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Mar 8, 2022
If You Care About Freedom, You Should Be Asking Why We Don’t Fund Our Public Defender Systems