The Sentencing Project
This blawg covers news related to legislation regarding criminal sentencing, disenfranchisement and other inmate-rights issues.
Author: "The Sentencing Project is a national organization working for a fair and effective criminal justice system by promoting reforms in sentencing law and practice, and alternatives to incarceration."
Blawg Related Categories: Civil Rights • Criminal Justice • Sentencing/Post Conviction • Legislation & Lobbying
Recent Posts from The Sentencing Project
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Read Advocacy Material: Crack the Disparity Newsletter Released by Coalition of Advocates
The Sentencing Project has participated in the release of the inaugural edition of the Crack the Disparity Coalition's quarterly e-newsletter. The coalition unveils this publication on an important day, the 22nd anniversary of Len Bias' death -…
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Read Publication: Relief from the Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction: A State-By-State Resource Guide
A collection of individual state documents that can be downloaded; includes state law regarding loss of rights due to a felony conviction, process of restoration, pardon/expungement information, and contact information of corresponding agencies. (documents updated…
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Read Feature: Theresa McIntyre Smith
“I raised four daughters – three of them are college graduates and you think I have time to sell drugs? I don’t think so,” – Theresa McIntyre Smith Theresa McIntyre Smith had never been in…
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Read News: Disenfranchisement News
Michigan: Officials’ Misunderstanding Leads to Misinformed, Nonvoting Citizens Tennessee: Lawsuit Aims to Strike Down “Poll Tax,” Restore Rights National: “Illogical System” in Florida In Need of “Complete Overhaul” Posted Date:7/3/2008 3:04:59 PM
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Read Events:Annual Convention of the NAACP
Event Date:4/1/2008 12:17:00 PM