DOJ Overtly Attempts to Undermine President Trump’s Prison Reform Agenda
Over the past several months, there has a been a campaign against the FIRST STEP Act, H.R. 5682, waged by a handful of reactionaries whose mindset is better suited…
In the Case of Fair Sentencing Act Retroactivity, USSC Report Lends Resounding Endorsement
Retroactive application of the Fair Sentencing Act (FSA) which became law in 2010 and reduced the sentencing disparity for crack and powder cocaine from 100-to-1 to 18-to-1 has been…
Support the Prison Reform and Redemption Act, H.R. 3356
On behalf of FreedomWorks activists nationwide, I urge you to contact your representative and encourage him or her to cosponsor the Prison Reform and Redemption Act, H.R. 3356, introduced by…
States Lead the Way on Criminal Justice Reform
Over the past several months, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has taken a step back on federal justice reform efforts, regressing to purportedly “tough on crime” stances. From advising increased…
Where Business and Second Chances Meet
It may seem surprising to consider licensing reform a criminal justice issue, but if you get to the meat of the issue then it makes sense. Unsurprisingly, barriers to employment…
Legislators Push Conservative Policies Forward to Get Louisiana Back to Work
Part of a strong economy, both at the federal and state level, is a functional and healthy workforce. When a significant portion of your population is incapable of securing employment,…
Spotlighting Mississippi’s Successful Justice Reform Measures
The justice reform movement is a truly unique issue, touted as the only genuine point of bipartisan consensus in a sea of political conflict. While advocates continue their work to…
Alaska Considers Justice Reform Recommendations
Known for its beautiful landscape, unforgiving weather conditions, and stunningly beautiful Aurora Borealis lights display, America’s last frontier continues to venture through paths unfrequented. In December 2015, the Alaska…
Arizona Governor Plans to Pursue Justice Reform in 2016 Legislative Agenda
On Monday, Gov. Doug Ducey (R-Ariz.) delivered his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the Arizona Legislature. Coming on the heels of a…
So, What About the Jail System?
Much of justice reform focuses on the prison system in America. Statistics and studies usually include extensive amounts of information pertaining to prison demographics, numbers, solutions, etc. However, detailed information…