Jonathan Jean-Baptiste writes in an opinion piece for USA Today that the Black community must stand in solidarity with immigrants as immigration enforcement intensifies, and that the struggles for social justice faced by Black Americans and immigrants are closely connected.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California’s public safety investments have resulted in a significant increase in arrests, prosecutions, and recovered stolen property, with over $190 million worth of stolen property recovered and 25,675 suspects arrested between October 2023 and June 2025.
The Policing Alternatives and Diversion (PAD) Initiative in Atlanta is diverting individuals in crisis away from incarceration and towards community support systems, with the aim of reducing the number of people in the justice system and improving overall public health and safety.
California needs to invest in comprehensive victim services and a trauma recovery infrastructure to provide immediate support to those affected by violence, rather than relying solely on enforcement.
An ICE officer was placed on administrative leave after video surfaced showing him shoving a woman to the ground during the arrest of her husband, adding to rising tensions over increased federal enforcement presence in immigration courthouses.
Black and Hispanic New Yorkers are disproportionately affected by the summons system, which results in high rates of dismissals due to paperwork errors and legally insufficient information, leading to lost time and income.
The DC Justice Lab, founded by law students seeking change after George Floyd’s murder, is a major force for reform in Washington, D.C., advocating for data-driven, equity-based policies and fostering the next generation of advocates to build a more just and equitable legal system.
The justice system should focus on evidence-based solutions to address youth gun possession, such as prevention and support, rather than punishment, and invest in community-based solutions and court-based alternatives to reduce gun violence.
Oregon counties have diverted taxpayer-funded grants intended for addiction recovery services to cover expenses for prosecutors and law enforcement, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the state’s new deflection program and the oversight of the grants.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is doubling down on a law enforcement response to the city’s fentanyl crisis, despite evidence showing that incarceration does not deter drug use and increases the risk of overdose.
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