Professor Keith Humphreys: America’s Incarceration Rate Is About to Fall Off a Cliff
For more than 40 years, the United States — a nation that putatively cherishes freedom — has had one of the largest prison
The Supreme Court Blocked Trump’s Attempt to Resume Deportations Under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798
On May 16, 2025, the Supreme Court blocked President Trump from moving forward with deportations under The 1798 Alien Enemies Act for a
“I Would See Young People Lose Hope”: California May Restrict Probation on Children
California often places minors in lengthy probation terms that many describe as humiliating. Governor Newsom vetoed an earlier reform effort, but advocates are
A History of California Criminal Justice and Prison Reform Initiatives (1994-2025)
Over the past 30 years, California voters have repeatedly turned to the ballot box to shape criminal justice policy, responding to concerns about
MS-13: How a Salvadoran Street Gang Became the Greatest Enemy of the President of the United States
A decade ago, El Salvador held the grim distinction of being the world’s most violent nation. The government launched an all-out offensive against
New York Set to Lower Hiring Age of Prison Guards to 18 Amid Correction Officer Shortage
New York is set to lower the minimum hiring age for prison guards from 21 to 18, seeking to boost the ranks of
CoreCivic CEO: Trump Administration Plans Will ‘Supercharge’ the Private Prison Industry
This week’s private prison earnings calls make clear that Trump’s reign has been great for business. “I would like to share how excited
Arizona to Sell Prison in Marana for $15 Million
Arizona has agreed to sell the former state prison in Marana to the private company that once ran it.The Arizona Department of Administration
5 Virginia Prison Guards Are Injured by Inmates Accused of Being MS-13 Members
An attack by inmates at a Virginia prison injured five guards, according to state corrections officials who said most of the assailants were
Trump Wants to Reopen One of America’s Most Notorious Prisons
On May 04, 2025, President Donald Trump said he would order the government to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz, a former prison on a