Criminal Justice Stories
- Colorado legislators stand up for immigrants As President Donald Trump makes good on his promises for mass deportation, some Colorado lawmakers are standing up to protect immigrant families now living in fear. Rep. Naquetta Ricks, D-Aurora, came to the U.S. …(Read More)
- Indiana pushes notification law for immigration arrests Indiana lawmakers are advancing a bill which would require police to notify federal authorities about certain arrests. House Bill 1393 moved forward after lawmakers made significant changes. It applies when police arrest someone and suspect the person is in the country illegally. …(Read More)
- SD among states debating tricky issue of combating government fraud A South Dakota legislative committee Monday debated proposals designed to help combat government fraud and there were clear differences of opinion on whether a key office should be given more powers. Senate Bill 60 is one of a handful of measures this session following recent […]
- ME faith leader responds to new immigration directive Faith leaders nationwide are pushing back against President Donald Trump's assertion that churches are no longer considered safe spaces for undocumented immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded expanded guidelines set by the Biden administration that thwarted arrests in so-called sensitive areas – including churches, schools, […]
- Under Trump, how will gun violence prevention fare? President Donald Trump has been busy signing executive orders since his inauguration. Gun violence prevention advocates in Minnesota hope he isn't aggressive in undoing recent work to keep communities safer. The White House website for the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, created under the Biden administration, recently […]
- Trump pardons Capitol rioters, sparks rebuke over justice, law enforcement In an effort to make up for President Donald Trump moving his inauguration indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, leaving many ticket holders to watch from an overflow arena, Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., offered his constituents a unique gesture: a guided tour of the Capitol for […]
- Bill aims to broaden Indiana Lifeline Law Indiana lawmakers are moving forward with plans to expand the state's Lifeline Law, which protects those seeking emergency help in alcohol-related crises. A Senate committee unanimously approved a bill to extend immunity to individuals in distress due to excessive drinking, aiming to address hesitation among young people to […]
- North TX college students participate in prison exchange program University of North Texas students are participating in the national Inside Out Prison Exchange program. In its third year at the college, the program gives students the opportunity to take a class inside a correctional facility alongside incarcerated people. Haley Zettler, associate professor of criminal justice […]