Prisons

Scholars discuss how administrative failures block incarcerated people from accessing relief.

A recent U.S. Supreme Court case highlights death row inmates’ contested religious rights at executions.

Scholars discuss the lack of uniform standards for health care provided behind bars.

Scholar argues that a key disability rights framework could support prison reform or even abolition.

Criminal justice experts warn that more needs to be done to mitigate coronavirus in U.S. jails and prisons.

Uncertainty remains surrounding the fate of non-citizens seeking a home in the United States.

Expert argues that occupational licensing reform will unlock the economic potential of former prisoners.

Creative policy changes could re-center our criminal justice system.

Given the growing number of female prisoners, our incarceration system needs to focus more on women’s needs.

Medicaid expansion creates incentives for states to provide inmates with health care services.

Prison Bureau proposal would expand surveillance of the most dangerous prisoners.

The Department of Justice hopes to reduce crime by easing the path to reentry.