Blockbuster D.A. Races Rock Big Texas Counties, from Austin to Houston
The death penalty, drug policy, and bail reform are shaping Texas debates, with primaries just weeks away. But across the state, hundreds of local elections are left uncontested.
Daniel Nichanian Jan 30, 2020
Federal Judge Rebukes Houston DA for Using the Willie Horton Strategy
The response lays bare the absurd premise of those who offer a handful of anecdotes as reason enough to oppose a systemic reform.
Daniel Nichanian Sep 12, 2019
Houston DA Urged to Decline Cases, as Bid to Hire More Prosecutors Falls Short
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg’s budget request has sparked calls for her office to adopt a policy of declining to prosecute certain cases.
Daniel Nichanian Feb 14, 2019
2018 Elections Are Already Having Consequences for Criminal Justice Reform
Louisiana phases out nonunanimous juries, Floridians regains the right to vote, Houston moves toward changing its bail system, and more.
Reviewing the 2018 Results: Bail Reform Momentum Builds in Texas and New York
Candidates who have pledged to curb pretrial detention gained in Texas, and grabbed a legislative majority in New York.
Daniel Nichanian Nov 10, 2018