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Candice Norwood
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From arrest to release, there's a new effort to investigate the experiences of incarcerated women
The Women’s Justice Commission, led by former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, seeks to address gaps in research and data focused on women in the criminal legal system.
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Police killing of Sonya Massey is striking example of another ‘senseless loss’ in the Black community
Body camera footage released from the shooting of the Black woman and mother by a sheriff’s deputy in Illinois has sparked outrage, reigniting calls to #SayHerName.
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The U.S. has one of the most punitive criminal justice systems — unless you’re the president
This week’s Supreme Court ruling on former President Donald Trump’s criminal immunity stands out in a country where many Black men and people of color are incarcerated.
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Black women say an Amtrak project threatens their Baltimore neighborhood’s homes — and children
Residents have worked hard to revive historic Reservoir Hill. A federally funded railroad project could jeopardize their progress and their health, according to a civil rights complaint.
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Parole and probation rules limit travel. That can be complicated for people seeking abortions.
More than half of the 800,000 women under community supervision live in states with abortion restrictions, making the path to access more difficult — or impossible.
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A mother's calling: Inside the fight to make prison phone calls free
Connecticut families brought an end to expensive prison communication, providing a lifeline for the voices behind bars. But consistent contact still isn't guaranteed.
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Incarcerated trans women won sweeping prison reforms in Colorado. It could be a model for other states.
The state signed a legal agreement meant to make prisons safer for transgender women, who are often the targets of violence and harassment.
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‘People are going to die this summer’: Advocacy groups join Texas lawsuit over excessive heat in prisons
Women often enter prisons and jails with high rates of chronic illness and mental health concerns that can be exacerbated by life-threatening temperatures.
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O.J. Simpson’s trial forced us to talk about domestic violence. We're not done yet.
His legacy will forever be linked to the trial for the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson, and the ways racial dynamics complicated it.
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'You should play': Black LGBTQ+ leaders applaud Dawn Staley for defending transgender athletes
Support from the South Carolina women's basketball coach is 'absolutely critical' as trans participation in sports is politically targeted, advocates say.