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The Fight for Gender-Affirming Care Behind Bars
Dee Farmer sees great risk if the federal government succeeds in its efforts to…
Jun 26, 2026
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Supreme Court Delivers Devastating Blow to Immigrant Families in Temporary Protected Status Decision. Now Congress Must Provide Lasting Security.
Today, the United States Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to hundreds of…
Jun 25, 2026
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On the Fifth Anniversary of Juneteenth as a National Holiday, California and Colorado Chart a Path Toward Ending Prison Slavery
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday,…
Jun 19, 2026
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The Dinner Party That Sparked the Vera Institute of Justice
As the Vera Institute of Justice celebrates its 65th anniversary, we recall the…
Jun 17, 2026
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144 Dead in Los Angeles Jails Since Start of 2023
This year, 21 people have died in the custody of Los Angeles County jails.…
Jun 16, 2026
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Ten Ways Trump Is Making Us Less Safe
“Safety will be restored,” Donald Trump declared from the Republican National…
Jun 16, 2026
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Lessons from German Prisons Take Root in United States Facilities
Visitors from the United States are often taken aback by the freedom afforded…
Jun 12, 2026
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Maryland Takes Significant Step Toward Fair Housing for People Returning from Incarceration
Marquis Howard recalls sweating over every word he wrote in the box on the…
Jun 04, 2026
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Organizing Prisons Around Human Dignity
Delegation members, including Stanley Richards and Dan Martuscello, tour…
May 29, 2026
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Rooting Reform in History
Sarah Rehberg provides an overview of the grounds before leading a tour of the…
May 29, 2026