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Jordan Michael Smith

Jordan Michael Smith is the author of the Kindle Single “Humanity.” His writing has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, the Atlantic, and the Washington Post.

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Articles by Jordan Michael Smith

Prisoners Face ‘Undue Punishment’ As The IRS Claws Back Their Stimulus Checks

Legal experts say the IRS is illegally denying CARES Act payments to incarcerated people.

Jordan Michael Smith Jul 08, 2020

Obscure New Jersey ‘Treatment’ Facility Has A Higher COVID-19 Death Rate Than Any Prison In The Country

The detainees already completed their criminal sentences—but they are prevented from leaving for years. And with the coronavirus spreading, their lives are at risk.

Jordan Michael Smith Jun 04, 2020