A law that takes effect on Nov. 24 allows people to sue over years-old assaults long past the criminal statute of limitations.
Tag: Prisons and Prisoners
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Alex Villanueva and the False Promise of a Progressive Sheriff
Across the country, in both conservative and liberal communities, jails seem immune to change.
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Louisiana Governor Asks for Inquiry Into Juvenile Detention Center
The move comes in response to a New York Times investigation documenting years of torment and lenient oversight, and a surge in suicide attempts.
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Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland Shooter, Deserved the Death Penalty
Retribution can help restore a moral balance.
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Why a Question About Slavery Is Now on the Ballot in 5 States
The states are asking voters whether to amend constitutions that have exceptions to slavery bans. Some hope that the changes could allow prisoners to challenge the practice of being forced into labor for little or no pay.