Lee Ragsdale advocated for the publication of a deportation guide for noncitizens navigating a reentry into the country they ...

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Colorado lawmakers are trying to make it a right — rather than a privilege — for inmates in the state’s prisons to receive ...

Carrie and William Miller believe the man who allegedly assaulted their daughter was given a plea deal too weak.

The Buckeye State may be the most progressive in the union when it comes to youth prison reform. You might not guess it from the Republican governor or GOP-dominated legislature, but Ohio is ...

Lamont’s budget invests in universal preschool but does not meet the needs of other nonprofits, like food banks and ...

The laptops and related equipment like headsets and printers will be used in two state prisons as part the state's NJ-STEP ...

The nonprofit was awarded a grant from the federal government that it hopes will help improve access to healthcare for ...

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Valentino Valdez was given his birth certificate, his Social Security card, a T-shirt, and khaki pants when he was released from a Texas prison in 2019 at age 21. But he didn't have health insurance, ...

When someone is arrested for a crime in McLeod County, everyone pays. In 2019, it cost county taxpayers about $153.24 per day to keep each inmate housed at McLeod County Jail. During a recent day ...

It's common for young people leaving jails and prisons to end up back behind bars, often after lapses related to untreated mental illness or substance abuse. A new law will help them get Medicaid.