State penalized private prison operator $29.5M since 2022 for contract shortfalls
CoreCivic in Tennessee has failed to provide enough officers at four prisons to oversee all of the inmates in those facilities.
Tag: Criminal Justice System
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Why the Supreme Court’s “Judicial Power Grab” is Bad For Civil Rights
With Loper v. Raimondo, the conservative justices overturned the Chevron Doctrine and paved the way for an erosion of civil rights.
Encrypted Apps Can Protect Your Privacy — Unless You Use Them Like Eric Adams
An Eric Adams staffer excused herself from an FBI interview to go to the bathroom, allegedly to delete encrypted messaging apps.
How Sheriffs Define Law and Order For Their Counties Depends a Lot On Their Views − and Most Are White Republican Men
While there are exceptions, sheriffs have a long history of using their power to maintain a particular, unequal balance of power in society, often along racial and class lines.
‘It’s not over’: Survivors of Nassar’s abuse say the fight for justice is far from finished
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has ended the investigation into MSU’s handing of Nassar’s abuse, but survivors are continuing to press for justice.
Former Trump Adviser Named in DOJ Russian Media Probe
Former Trump advisor, Dimitri Simes, a Russian born U.S. citizen, previously worked as an adviser to former President Richard Nixon as well.
Arkansas officials plan To Expand Beds For Prisoners While they await new prison
Arkansas officials say that there are currently more than 2,100 state inmates being held in county jails.
Jack Smith Just Made MAGA World Lose Its Mind
Trump media cronies made a series of unfounded claims suggesting the Biden-Harris administration was targeting former President Donald Trump.
Judge Rules Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend Caused Her Death
Kentucky Judge Charles Simpson ruled the death of Breonna Taylor was caused by her boyfriend. He dropped some felony charges against the police officers.
Latvian man extradited to Kansas to face charges in Russian illegal avionics export scheme
A Latvian man accused of participating in a scheme to export electronic aircraft equipment from Kansas for Russian companies appeared in federal court after being extradited.
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