Your Guide to Criminal Justice in Pennsylvania’s Elections Today
From a historic DA race to judge candidates against mass incarceration, these elections could reshape the criminal legal system.
Daniel Nichanian May 18, 2021
The Battle for D.A. Is Testing Philadelphia’s Commitment to Reform
Larry Krasner ended an era of tough-on-crime policies in the DA’s office and sparked a nationwide movement. Now voters will decide whether to continue on this path.
Maura Ewing May 17, 2021
Philadelphia D.A. Race Could Ramp Up the War on Drugs
Larry Krasner has been dropping drug possession charges at a growing pace. But his challenger in the May 18 primary wants to send these cases to drug court.
Maura Ewing Apr 12, 2021
Philadelphia D.A. Race Tests Larry Krasner’s Sweeping Probation Reforms
The population of people under supervision dropped during Krasner’s first term, but his opponent in the May primary wants to roll back his changes.
Maura Ewing Mar 08, 2021
Criminal Justice Reform in the States: July 19, 2019 edition
Legislative Roundup: New Jersey adopts rare restrictions on solitary confinement, Missouri reform will cut prison population, and more
Daniel Nichanian Jul 19, 2019