For the more than 3 million Americans on probation or parole, rules and regulations often serve as hidden traps to reincarceration.

Despite the number of cases marred by official misconduct, hurting innocent families, the State of Oklahoma has done nothing to correct course.

A convicted double murderer has been executed by firing squad, the first such execution in the United States since 2010, according to the South Carolina Department of Corrections.

D.C. could be forced to lay off first responders, police officers, teachers and others if a GOP-proposed spending bill is approved, city leaders said.

The mayor and D.C. Council warned that the city would have to find over $1 billion in immediate, across-the-board cuts impacting every area of D.C. government if the bill passes.

GOP lawmakers in Congress are proposing treating the city like a federal agency in their latest spending bill.

America is a country built on the promise of second chances. As President, I have used my clemency power to make that promise a reality by issuing more

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Critics say using incarcerated men and women to fight fires is cheap labour, but supporters say it is rehabilitative.

The Right Investment 2.0 provides over 60 variables to evaluate each of Baltimore’s neighborhoods and the link to the criminal legal system.

I’ve dedicated my career to reducing violent crime and ensuring a fair and effective justice system. Today, I am commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40

The recent decision to close a women’s prison, along with other facilities, highlighted in the Washington Post article, “The US government…

Sixteen of the 100 women are in prison in California.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), a transformative law that has shaped the future of youth justice in the United States. Since 1974, ...

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A business in Charles County is giving back to those in need ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Burner’s Bar and Grill handed out 200 meals Wednesday…

After the Election: Where Do We Go From Here? This episode offers a comprehensive look at what lies ahead for the nation.