Landmark Rulings Show ‘Untapped Potential’ of State Courts To Advance Civil Rights An emboldened progressive majority on Washington State’s highest court struck down a law that criminalized drug possession and expanded restrictions on life without parole. Daniel Nichanian Mar 17, 2021
Ohio Will No Longer Sentence Kids to Life Without Parole “We now have hope that our loved ones and family members will someday come home to us,” one advocate said of the new law. Daniel Nichanian Jan 13, 2021
Broward County Will Elect Its First New Prosecutor in 44 Years. Will the Office Veer Left? In South Florida, the crowded Aug. 18 Democratic primary features one candidate who says he would not prosecute sex work and marijuana possession cases. Jerry Iannelli Aug 11, 2020
In Detroit Prosecutor Race, a Stark Contrast on Whether Children Should Serve Life in Prison Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has taken a hardline approach toward people sentenced to life without parole as minors. Her challenger says no children should be sentenced to life. Kira Lerner Jul 22, 2020
Looming Appointments Could Alter Florida Supreme Court’s Sentencing Outlook Daniel Nichanian Dec 06, 2018
