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'You ever chopped cotton before?': Florida judge admonished for making racially insensitive remarks to Black defendant and being snarky with public defenders lawandcrime.com/high-profile...

A Texas woman who threatened to kill the Black judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal case has gone missing after failing to report for her prison sentence. atlantablackstar.com/2026/02/25/v...

NEW: This Louisiana prosecutor... • Was forced to resign from the DA’s office for submitting false paperwork • Withheld evidence in at least 3 death row cases • Compared a Black teen to a dog and told the jury to “get rid of it” Now he’s running for judge. With @veritenewsnola propub.li/4d2NX1b

An upcoming ballot measure in Virginia would make it the 26th state to allow anyone who is not presently in prison to vote. Currently, people with any felony convictions lose their right to vote for life. boltsmag.org/virginia-con...

Youth in foster care are already navigating so much. Instability, trauma, and a system that doesn't always have enough resources to support them the way they deserve. Programs that provide essentials, scholarships, and real moments of joy can make a huge difference for youth in care.

Did you know that women are the fastest-growing group of incarcerated people? Yet conversations about mass incarceration often overlook women. This womenshistorymonth, advocate for gender equity in the criminal legal system by learning these eight important facts: bit.ly/47DBMEn

Ohio cops indicted for felony homicide after telling dying Black man “shut the f–k up” as he begged for air. atlantablackstar.com/2024/11/11/o...

Kentucky is one of only 10 states without a compensation law for exonerees. This leaves innocent people who lose years — often decades — of their freedom, waiting for justice. Along with the Kentucky Innocence Project help us change that. Support S.B. 131. Take action: bit.ly/4uxTcMI

Atlanta parks program is helping former inmates start over with job opportunities www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...

Oklahoma County jail employees receive raises despite trust saying they never approved them. More drama surrounded the Oklahoma County Detention Center on Monday after a heated meeting about raises and audits www.koco.com/article/okla...

Woman sues Illinois, alleging she was forced to give birth early while incarcerated at Logan Correctional Center www.wglt.org/local-news/2...

A Honolulu Police Department commander was demoted last week. He was accused of sharing confidential information about a teen sexual assault victim, including the girl’s name and other personal details. Learn more www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/03/05/h...

Nevada judge pardoned by Trump takes case to state Supreme Court Suspended Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore has argued that a judicial commission can't sanction her for acts that happened before she was on the bench. www.courthousenews.com/nevada-judge...

House votes 357-65 to block release of congressional sexual misconduct and harassment reports www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Families rely on these video calls to keep in contact during a traumatic time – and they aren't cheap. In NV, as quality has gone down, the price has skyrocketed, now costing almost 2x as much while lining the pockets of telecom companies and prisons. thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...

Under former Mayor Eric Adams, 48 people died in New York City jails or immediately upon release from Department of Correction custody. Any death is a tragedy—but this high death toll represents NYC's complete failure to keep incarcerated people safe. www.vera.org/news/nyc-jai...

Federal grand juries indict tens of thousands of people per year in the United States. Here are answers to some common questions about federal grand juries: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

Breaking news: A federal judge found that the IRS violated federal law “approximately 42,695 times” when it shared confidential taxpayer addresses with immigration enforcement officials last summer. wapo.st/4kXrXGF

Alec Karakatsanis on the ‘Usual Cruelty’ of the Criminal Justice System. In his book, Karakatsanis argues that lawyers and judges have become numb to the cruelties of the criminal justice system—and ultimately stand in the way of changing it. www.texasobserver.org/alec-karakat...

An 11-year-old boy in Pennsylvania is facing homicide charges after allegedly shooting and killing his father, 42-year-old Douglas Dietz. The incident reportedly occurred after the boy's Nintendo Switch was taken away.

Texas GOP candidate has publicly called for deporting Native Americans - and he may win statewide office. He's running for Texas Railroad Commissioner, a powerful role that oversees land, energy, and natural resources.

The VA will no longer report veterans for inclusion in an FBI database after they are appointed a money manager. Gun rights groups say the practice lacks due process, while others argue ending it could increase suicide rates. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...

David Jewel Satterfield is accused of using his two Charlotte-based towing companies to target Black drivers during the pandemic. newsone.com/6850282/towi...

The U.S. military just RSVP’d “no thanks” to Black engineers — because apparently talent and diversity are optional now. atlantablackstar.com/2025/02/12/u...

A newly introduced bill in Missouri would lower the minimum wage for workers under 18. If passed, teens would earn $12.30 per hour instead of the current statewide minimum of $15 per hour. Supporters of the proposal say the change is meant to support small businesses

This is insane

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Tommy Lee Walker was declared "innocent" by a Dallas court this week, 70 years after he was executed for the rape and murder of Venice Parker. The court said his 1954 conviction and 1956 execution were "profound miscarriage[s] of justice." abcnews.link/pSVE1q0

This gay player went from a Seattle Seahawks cornerback to California Supreme Court justice - www.outsports.com/2026/1/17/24...

This piece digs into the data behind parole denials and the system-level forces and other factors driving this trend, featuring UnCommon Law’s Lilli Paratore. Read the article: calmatters.org/justice/2026...

Wisconsin Justice Initiative supports bills to provide free menstrual products and a hygiene stipend in Wisconsin's prisons and jails www.wjiinc.org/blog/wji-sup...