Justice Reform Package Passes through Oklahoma Legislature, Soon to be Signed into Law
In recent years, several conservative states have been at the forefront in tackling justice reform. As documented in the report Federalism in Action: How Conservative States Got Smart on…
In Delaware Legislature, Bill Introduced to Dramatically Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture
Across the nation, more and more states are coming around to fix the injustices and intrusions on liberty committed through civil asset forfeiture. Just this month, Virginia, New…
New Hampshire Bill Pursuing Asset Forfeiture Reform, Protecting Innocent Citizens
In the Granite State, numerous citizens have faced infringements on their rights because of civil asset forfeiture abuse. Just as many other states have realized that asset forfeiture is being…
Americans Want Justice Reform
A new poll surveying voters in battleground states finds broad-based support for justice reform. This comes as welcome news to the groups who have been working on this issue…
Nebraska is Making Crucial Moves for Asset Forfeiture Reform
Many states are awakening to infringements on liberty being committed through civil asset forfeiture, and Nebraska could become the latest to protect the rights of its citizens. State Senator Tommy…
Opportunities Behind Bars Can Generate Opportunities for a Life Outside
On Friday, September 18, the Bard Debate Union at Eastern New York Correctional Facility defeated the Harvard University debate team in intercollegiate competition. The significance of such a win highlights…
How Occupational Licensure is Tied to Justice Reform
FreedomWorks has written previously about how occupational licensure laws hurt the economy, small businesses, and people without the means to get a government issued license. However, occupational licensure is also…
Congress must address out of control spending at the Federal Bureau of Prisons
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is coming under some scrutiny from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). The two Kentucky Republicans recently introduced the Federal…
Conservatives have proven that justice reform lowers crime rates and keeps communities safe
Last week, Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) gave his support to the SAFE Justice Act, a comprehensive bill that would make a number of significant and substantive changes to federal…