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Crime and Justice News
Jan 242 min read
Federal Prisons Must House Transgender Women in Men’s Facilities
Federal inmates who are transgender women must be housed in men’s facilities, President Trump ordered. Any medical treatments related to...
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Crime and Justice News
Dec 5, 20241 min read
DOJ Announces Efforts To Address Suicides in Jails, Prisons
The Justice Department is ramping up efforts to address a crisis of suicides and systemic failures in federal prisons and jails,...
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Crime and Justice News
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Ex-Prison Transport Officer Admits Sex Assaults of Female Detainees
A former private prisoner transport officer, Marquet Johnson, 44, pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of multiple female...
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Crime and Justice News
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Report: Federal Sentencing Differences Often Hinge on Decisions About Probation Versus Inprisonment
The Sentencing Law and Policy blog summarized new research the U.S. Sentencing Commission that examined demographic differences in...
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Crime and Justice News
Mar 25, 20221 min read
Fifth Federal Prison Worker Charged With Sex Abuse of Inmate
A fifth employee of a federal women’s prison has been indicted on charges relating to sexual abuse of an inmate. The Dublin prison in...
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Crime and Justice News
Jan 26, 20221 min read
Racial Disparities Still Plague Federal Inmate Release Effort
Thousands of people are leaving federal prison this month thanks to the First Step Act, which allowed them to win early release by...
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