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The Barriers To Reentering Society After Prison
Every year about 600,000 people are released from state and federal prisons. As part of our “Searching for Justice” series, Amna Nawaz spoke
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Structural Racism In Parole
People of color are more likely to serve longer sentences, even after accounting for criminal history, demographics, initial charge severity, court jurisdiction, and
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Earned Re-Entry: Advocates Fight To Bring Back Parole In Illinois
Illinois is one of 16 states without parole or conditional freedom for prisoners. Democrats hope to reinstate the parole process next year, but
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Illinois Cancels Disputed Deal With Company That Stocks Prison Commissaries
After defending the deal for months, the Illinois Department of Corrections this week abruptly canceled a contract with a company that provides food,
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Illinois Eliminated Parole In 1978. These Christians Want To Bring It Back.
I did something wrong. and I’ve made all the efforts I can to change my life. Can you give me a second chance?
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The Massachusetts Parole Board Has A Transparency Problem
From secret hiring practices to a revolving door of political appointees, the Mass Parole Board is a black hole, and lives are at
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Illinois Sets National Precedent In Banning Immigration Detention
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Illinois Way Forward Act on December 6, 2021, making immigrant detention illegal in the state
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Governor Celebrates More Than 700 Pardons
Northam touted that his administration has been one of the most forgiving, pardoning more than 700 people – more than the last nine
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An Education While Incarcerated
Eddy experienced many firsts while incarcerated: the first time he wrote a letter, the first time he saw a man stabbed, the first
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