All posts tagged "Eric Holder"
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Alec Siegel | May 15, 2017
Sessions Undermines Bipartisan Push for Criminal Justice Reform
Sessions recently called on prosecutors to pursue the strictest sentences--even for non-violent offenders.
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Jillian Sequeira | February 26, 2017
Why Eric Holder Can’t Save Silicon Valley Alone
Revelations after the recent sexual harassment allegations.
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Jennifer Polish | June 16, 2015
The Role of Prosecutors as Social Justice Advocates
How can prosecutors affect social justice change in the justice system?
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Anneliese Mahoney | April 26, 2015
Comcast, Time Warner Cable Merger is Off
Comcast and Time Warner decided not to move ahead with their merger, much to the DOJ and FCC's...
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Anneliese Mahoney | March 13, 2015
Police Officers Shot in Ferguson Show Tensions Haven’t Abated
The situation in Ferguson, Missouri turned violent again when two police officers were shot Wednesday night.
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Anneliese Mahoney | March 3, 2015
Task Force Calls for Police Shootings to be Reported to Federal Government
A federal task force is calling for all police shootings to be reported to a federal database.
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Jessica McLaughlin | February 27, 2015
Heroin: The New Drug of the Middle Class?
Why has heroin become a popular drug for middle class Americans?
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Anneliese Mahoney | February 26, 2015
Prisons Using Secretive Tests to Determine Release Eligibility
Some prisons are now determining if inmates should be released based on results of secret testing.
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Kevin Rizzo | September 26, 2014
Fewer Federal Inmates for the First Time in Decades
The number of prisoners under federal jurisdiction decreased for the first time since 1980.
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Allison Dawson | August 27, 2014
Race Double Standards – It’s the American Way
We've all seen the news coverage about the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri. Not just the shooting,...
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Marisa Mostek | July 22, 2014
Are We Nearing the End of Failed Mandatory Minimum Sentences?
Keeping non violent criminals incarcerated for decades leads to overcrowded conditions and billions of taxpayer dollars. The mandatory...