Gilman v. Brown
Education reduces crime — so why aren't we spending more on inmate education?
The Silencing of Prison Legal News
A resource that civil rights attorneys say is critical for prisoners across the country who are fighting abuse and neglect behind bars has just become off-limits to Florida inmates.
New definition of recidivism minimizes political fallout from prison realignment
SENATE BILL 260 — Justice for Juveniles With Adult Prison Sentences
What is SB 260? SB 260 would establish a parole review process for cases where an individual was under 18 years of age at the time of the offense and was prosecuted as an adult.
Judges unsatisfied with California inmate reduction
When the hammer came down in 2009 from three federal judges ordering California to cut its prison population, the numbers were staggering. Release 40,591 inmates over the next two years to reduce overcrowding.
New plan crafted to reduce prison population
Governor Jerry Brown and the four leaders of California's Legislature reached a compromise Monday on reducing the state's prison population.
Judges grant delay in California's prison overcrowding case
A panel of three federal judges agreed to a brief postponement Tuesday and ordered California officials.
Prison plan flaws outlined
The Legislative Analyst's Office says there are flaws with both plans the legislature is considering in a bid to meet a court order to relieve overcrowding in California prisons by the end of this year.