Alexander Lekhtman 
As Illinois Terminates Its ICE Contracts, an Indiana County Angles to Sweep Up Detainees—and Profits
In August, the state of Illinois agreed to end immigrant detention and restrict the ...
Supreme Court Setback in Safehouse Fight for SCS: Will Biden Break His Silence?
On October 12, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) chose not to ...
Why Is California Failing Thousands of People With Cannabis Records?
Nearly five years after California voters legalized marijuana, potentially hundreds of thousands of residents ...
NY Gov. Hochul Signs Bills to Decriminalize Syringes, Guarantee OUD Meds in Prisons
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, appointed in August, has already done more for harm ...
In Win for CA Syringe Programs, Bad-Faith Environmental Lawsuits Banned
On October 5, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed Assembly Bill 1344. The bill ...
California Can Now Ban Police for Misconduct—But Will It Matter?
California can now permanently ban police officers from the profession if they commit serious ...
Is Denver’s Psilocybin Decriminalization Having an Impact?
In May 2019, by popular vote, Denver became the first US city to decriminalize ...
House Votes to Equalize Sentencing for Crack and Powder Cocaine
On September 28, the US House of Representatives approved a bill to make punishments ...
National Expungement Week: Learn How to Clear Your Record (For Free)
September 26 through October 3 is National Expungement Week of Action and Awareness (NEW), ...
Drug Users Testify as MA Lawmakers Weigh Safe Consumption Sites
On September 27, Massachusetts lawmakers invited members of the public to speak about safe ...
