Maryland Bans Sentencing Children to Life Without Parole
The bill gives hundreds of people an opportunity to petition for earlier release.
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg Apr 13, 2021
Prosecutors Roll Out Reforms in Four States
A Maryland prosecutor stops seeking cash bail, Kentucky and Virginia prosecutors limit pot cases, and a Hawaii prosecutor reduces charges for driving offenses.
Daniel Nichanian Sep 19, 2019
Legislative roundup (Feb. 21 edition): from Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri
Youth justice bills introduced in Maryland; Missouri mulls early release; Iowa and Kentucky consider expanding voting rights
Daniel Nichanian Feb 21, 2019
Prosecutors Announce New Marijuana Policy in Illinois, Maryland, and Missouri
In St. Louis, Chicago, and Baltimore, prosecutors have announced a policy of not prosecuting marijuana possession or have launched a new expungement program.
Daniel Nichanian Feb 07, 2019
Two ICE Partnerships Come to an End in Maryland’s Anne Arundel County, Unexpectedly
“We don’t believe local government and local communities should be making money by causing harm to other community members,” said one advocate.
Daniel Nichanian Jan 17, 2019
Voters Restrict ICE’s Reach in Key Counties around the Nation
“People showed up yesterday because they want their local communities to revolve [around] their values,” said a Maryland advocate.
Daniel Nichanian Nov 09, 2018
3 Maryland Counties Are In ICE’s 287(g) Program. How Many After November?
3 Maryland counties are in ICE’s 287(g) program. How many after November?
Daniel Nichanian Oct 11, 2018
2018 Election Preview: Governor of Maryland
In challenging Larry Hogan, Ben Jealous details decarceration goals.
Daniel Nichanian Sep 20, 2018
2018 Election Preview: State's Attorney of Baltimore City, Maryland
This article is part of the Political Report’s coverage of the 2018 criminal justice elections. State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby faces two challengers in Baltimore’s Democratic primary: former Deputy Attorney General Thiru Vignarajah and Ivan Bates, a former assistant state’s attorney who now works as a defense attorney. Mosby is known nationally for prosecuting six police officers over […]