Criminal Legal System

News and issues concerning the police, the courts, and the corrections system.

Why the Attica Prison Uprising Still Matters Today
An aerial shot of incarcerated people in D Yard at Attica Correctional Facility before the deadly police assault. Black and white photo.

Why the Attica Prison Uprising Still Matters Today
Andrew Lee
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The five-day Attica prison uprising was a fight against inhumane conditions and racial and religious injustices, which still resonates today.

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Racial Violence and the Unanswered Calls for Justice
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Racial Violence and the Unanswered Calls for Justice
Andrew Lee
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In the wake of violence, the DOJ repeatedly fails to protect Black and other marginalized communities, often incriminating them instead.

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The Misconception of Solitary Confinement
An empty hallway of enclosed prison cells with tray slots on the steel doors.

The Misconception of Solitary Confinement
Nicole Cardoza
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Solitary confinement is the go-to solution for handling any issue brought on by a system that breaks down those within its confinement.

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The Unaddressed Crisis of Sexual Abuse in Prisons
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The Unaddressed Crisis of Sexual Abuse in Prisons
Andrew Lee
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Prison sexual abuse isn’t limited to a single institution or a handful of “bad apples,” but a nationwide systemic issue.

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How Defunding Crime Victim Services Fails Survivors
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How Defunding Crime Victim Services Fails Survivors
Nia Norris
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Although Congress passed the VOCA Fix Act to restore the Crime Victims Fund, domestic and sexual violence crisis centers are still struggling to recover.

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DOJ Calls for Overhaul of Minneapolis Police, but Reform Rarely Works
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DOJ Calls for Overhaul of Minneapolis Police, but Reform Rarely Works
Andrew Lee
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A report on the Minneapolis Police supports protesters’ claims and calls for overhaul, but current police reform promises have fallen short.

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How Plessy v. Ferguson Relates to Today’s Struggles
A Black man taking stairs to the colored entrance of movie house.

How Plessy v. Ferguson Relates to Today’s Struggles
Andrew Lee
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De facto residential segregation is increasing today, creating segregated hospitals, schools, and transportation systems—the very things permitted by Plessy v. Ferguson.

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Reflecting on the Los Angeles Riots
Graffiti on a wall reads "F**K LAPD! No Justice. No Peace!"

Reflecting on the Los Angeles Riots
Nicole Cardoza
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The 1992 Los Angeles riots were sparked by a series of injustices by the criminal justice system against marginalized people that remain unaddressed 30 years later.

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The Lingering Punishment After Leaving Prison
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The Lingering Punishment After Leaving Prison
Andrew Lee
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If you were designing a system that ensured those leaving prison returned, you’d end up with something similar to the current U.S. prisoner reentry landscape.

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Central Park Five and Donald Trump: A Tale of Two Cases
Two photos side by side. Left: black and white of a person being brought into the courthouse by cops. Right: Donald Trump greeting fans after his arraignment.

Central Park Five and Donald Trump: A Tale of Two Cases
Nicole Cardoza
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The differences between the Central Park Five and the Donald Trump indictments highlight the disparities and bias in the legal system.

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