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September 23, 2020 Commentary

Why Police Shoot People in the Back

Police in riot gear clear the area in front of Kenosha County Courthouse during clashes with protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, August 25, 2020.
September 22, 2020 News Release

US: Officials’ Pandemic Response Impaired Right to Vote

Lessons From 4 State Primaries Should Guide General Election Reforms

A man in a beanie and face mask stands in front of a sign that says "Vote Here"
September 14, 2020 Dispatches

Kenosha Police Turned a Blind Eye to US Vigilantes

White Supremacy, Disparate Law Enforcement Threaten Rights

Police in riot gear clear the area in front of Kenosha County Courthouse during clashes with protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, August 25, 2020.
September 2, 2020 Amicus Briefing

Amicus Brief in Index Newspapers LLC, et al v. United States Marshals Service, et al

Federal officers run after dispersing protesters in Portland, Oregon, July 22, 2020.
August 27, 2020 Letter

Nearly 100 groups urge New York Mayor to Create Public Misconduct Database for Corrections Officers

August 27, 2020 Letter

More than 100 groups urge New York Governor to Create Public Misconduct Database for Corrections Officers

August 25, 2020 Dispatches

US Congress Should End Marijuana Prohibition

Widely Supported Bill Key to Reforming Racist Policies, Investing in Communities

illustration of many people in hand cuffs
August 12, 2020 Report

A Roadmap for Re-imagining Public Safety in the United States

14 Recommendations on Policing, Community Investment, and Accountability

Police officers wait while people experiencing homelessness collect their belongings during a sweep of their encampment under a San Francisco, California freeway, March 1, 2016.
August 12, 2020 News Release

US: 14 Recommendations for Fundamental Police Reform

Improve Public Safety by Reducing Policing, Investing in Communities

Police officers wait while people experiencing homelessness collect their belongings during a sweep of their encampment under a San Francisco, California freeway, March 1, 2016.
August 3, 2020 News Release

US: Congress Should Pass Reparations Bill

‘Why We Can’t Wait’ Campaign Builds on Unprecedented Support for HR 40 to Address Racial Injustice

Tell Congress to Pass Reparations H.R. 40 Bill
July 31, 2020 Letter

'Why We Can't Wait' Coalition Statement Urges US Congress to Pass HR 40, Reparations Bill

ReparationsNow
July 31, 2020 Interview

Vincent Schiraldi: The Criminal Law Reformer Who Transformed Probation in New York City

Former Commissioner Vincent Schiraldi and others cut a ribbon at the opening of the Neighborhood Opportunity Network at the New York City Department of Probation. 
July 30, 2020 Dispatches

US Attorney General Denies Systemic Racism in Policing

William Barr, Other Trump Officials, Have Dismissed Issues Underlying Protests

US Attorney General William Barr testifies before the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 28, 2020.
July 30, 2020 Letter

Coalition Urges Inclusion of Emergency Community Supervision Act in Covid-19 Response

July 29, 2020 News Release

US: Californians Should Reject Proposition 25

Reform Pretrial System Without Using Racially Biased Risk Assessments

Women walk along a corridor at the Los Angeles County women's jail.

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