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It came as a response by lawmakers to a horrific crime. Now, thousands of people imprisoned since 2019 risk more time behind ...
More than 14,500 people now face longer prison sentences for violating the state’s often obscure disciplinary rules.
Supporters of the union, which represents 30,000 prison employees, fear the move will worsen an ongoing staffing crisis.
This simple act of self-denial forced me to admit that a major source of my life’s problems was my lack of self-discipline.
A recent arrest in Georgia highlights the criminal suspicion that surrounds pregnancy loss in several states, experts say.
Louisiana, New York and other states are rolling back reforms — and efforts to reduce excessive sentencing or expand parole ...
After the administration revoked 300 students’ visas, the courts will have to decide if the Constitution protects the free speech of noncitizens.
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Hospitals routinely report parents to child welfare authorities based on error-prone drug tests. Some hospitals are changing policy as a result.
The first thing Sandra “Sandy” Hemme did after walking out of prison in July 2024 — after spending 43 years behind bars — was visit her father. He was in the hospital battling kidney failure. Ten days ...