#cjreform — Public Fediverse posts
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American #politics is where a convicted felon can become president of the United States in an election where 4 million people with felonies were banned from #voting altogether.
The Sentencing Project
#law #cjreform #criminaljusticereform
https://www.sentencingproject.org/reports/locked-out-2024-four-million-denied-voting-rights-due-to-a-felony-conviction/ -
The Effects of #CashBail on #Crime and Court Appearances
Research suggests that curtailing the use of monetary release conditions among low-risk defendants would not result in dramatic drops in court attendance or increased risk of reoffending.
https://reason.org/policy-brief/the-effects-of-cash-bail-on-crime-and-court-appearances/
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From @cjciaramella at @reasonmagazine
#RonDeSantis says the #FIRSTSTEPAct is a “jailbreak” and that he would repeal the bill if elected.
https://reason.com/2023/05/30/desantis-says-he-would-seek-repeal-of-first-step-act-if-elected-president/
#law #criminaljustice #cjreform #criminaljusticereform #police #prisons