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prison system
The Conservative Case for Criminal Justice Reform
Conservative criminal justice reform advocates are making the case that reducing the prison population, treating drug addiction, and giving a second chance to lawbreakers are policy prescriptions that mesh with conservative ideals.
FACT CHECK: Democratic Debaters and the Facts
How are some of the claims Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton made during their debate compare with the facts? Gun control, Obamacare, black men in prisons.
Bipartisan Group of Senators Set to Announce Deal to Reduce Prison Population
In September, a bipartisan group within the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to announce a deal to relieve overcrowded federal prisons.
Solitary Confinement ‘An Untenable Situation,’ Says Group
The BCCLA and the John Howard Society have filed a lawsuit against the Attorney General of Canada regarding the use of solitary confinement in prisons.
NY to Add $3 Billion Windfall to State Budget
New York is poised to collect nearly $3.3 billion from a recent record settlement with France’s largest bank, and the Cuomo administration plans to add it to the state’s general fund.
